Prime location, walking distance to the shops and restaurants of Pacific Garden Mall and commuter bus depot! Set on a small but tidy parcel with picket fence, off-street parking, plus a fun back lawn and patio area perfect for kids and grownups alike. The floor plan features two bedrooms, separate living/dining rooms, and a spacious loft/bonus area not included in the square footage. Enjoy contemporary bath & kitchen designs juxtaposing a classic clawfoot tub in the bath with quartz counters in the kitchen, to a backdrop of fresh paint tones, newly-refinished wood floors and high ceilings with lots of light. Best of all: at this price, you get to take advantage of the new FHA loan limits for Santa Cruz County to get in with 3.5% down payment.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
2,614 sq ftLot Size
$1,174Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Datta Khalsa•DRE #01161050• Main Street Realtors
Contact: 831-818-0181
Bought with Nicki Banucci•DRE #01405054• KW Bay Area Estates
Prime location, walking distance to the shops and restaurants of Pacific Garden Mall and commuter bus depot! Set on a small but tidy parcel with picket fence, off-street parking, plus a fun back lawn and patio area perfect for kids and grownups alike. The floor plan features two bedrooms, separate living/dining rooms, and a spacious loft/bonus area not included in the square footage. Enjoy contemporary bath&kitchen designs juxtaposing a classic clawfoot tub in the bath with quartz counters in the kitchen, to a backdrop of fresh paint tones, newly-refinished wood floors and high ceilings with lots of light. Best of all: at this price, you get to take advantage of the new FHA loan limits for Santa Cruz County to get in with 3.5% down payment.
MLSListings #ML81322666
Dec 18, 2013
Sold
$465,000
$559/sq ft
Nov 25, 2013
Pending
—
Sep 9, 2013
Price Changed
$489,000
$588/sq ft
Aug 10, 2013
Price Changed
$499,000
$600/sq ft
Jun 25, 2013
Listed
$529,000
$636/sq ft
+5
Extremely cute classic cottage near downtown, Santa Cruz Beaches, Boardwalk & UCSC. Vintage 1924 Charm awaits in this 2 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow. Light and bright with beautiful Fir floors. Open gallery kitchen with REAL marble countertops. Square footage doesn't include bonus room attic and a surprising amount of storage! Room for a small garden with existing raised beds & nice large apple tree
Public Records
Oct 1, 2013
Sold
$475,000
$571/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 7, 1997
Sold
$189,000
$227/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 14, 1995
Sold
$150,000
$180/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 28, 1987
Sold
$105,000
$126/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 28, 1972
Sold
$14,000
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,157 (+7.5%)
$607,601 + $149,056
$756,657
2024
$8,519 (+1.2%)
$595,687 + $146,133
$741,820
2023
$8,416 (+1.1%)
$595,687 + $146,133
$741,820
2022
$8,322 (+2.1%)
$584,007 + $143,268
$727,275
2021
$8,151 (+0.8%)
$572,556 + $140,458
$713,014
2020
$8,088 (+2.0%)
$561,329 + $137,704
$699,033
2019
$7,926 (+30.5%)
$555,574 + $136,292
$691,866
2018
$6,074 (+1.2%)
$544,680 + $133,620
$678,300
2017
$5,999 (+5.6%)
$359,124 + $132,031
$491,155
2016
$5,680 (+3.1%)
$359,124 + $132,031
$491,155
2015
$5,511 (+1.7%)
$352,082 + $129,442
$481,524
2014
$5,421 (+77.2%)
$340,000 + $125,000
$465,000
2013
$3,059 (+2.2%)
$340,000 + $125,000
$465,000
2012
$2,995 (+1.9%)
$147,043 + $98,029
$245,072
2011
$2,938 (+1.3%)
$144,160 + $96,107
$240,267
2010
$2,899 (+1.3%)
$141,333 + $94,223
$235,556
2009
$2,861 (+4.3%)
$140,277 + $93,519
$233,796
2008
$2,744
$140,610 + $93,741
$234,351
Tax history for 734 Riverside Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,157 (+7.5%)
$607,601 + $149,056
$756,657
2024
$8,519 (+1.2%)
$595,687 + $146,133
$741,820
2023
$8,416 (+1.1%)
$595,687 + $146,133
$741,820
2022
$8,322 (+2.1%)
$584,007 + $143,268
$727,275
2021
$8,151 (+0.8%)
$572,556 + $140,458
$713,014
2020
$8,088 (+2.0%)
$561,329 + $137,704
$699,033
2019
$7,926 (+30.5%)
$555,574 + $136,292
$691,866
2018
$6,074 (+1.2%)
$544,680 + $133,620
$678,300
2017
$5,999 (+5.6%)
$359,124 + $132,031
$491,155
2016
$5,680 (+3.1%)
$359,124 + $132,031
$491,155
2015
$5,511 (+1.7%)
$352,082 + $129,442
$481,524
2014
$5,421 (+77.2%)
$340,000 + $125,000
$465,000
2013
$3,059 (+2.2%)
$340,000 + $125,000
$465,000
2012
$2,995 (+1.9%)
$147,043 + $98,029
$245,072
2011
$2,938 (+1.3%)
$144,160 + $96,107
$240,267
2010
$2,899 (+1.3%)
$141,333 + $94,223
$235,556
2009
$2,861 (+4.3%)
$140,277 + $93,519
$233,796
2008
$2,744
$140,610 + $93,741
$234,351
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,614 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
832
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
00740127
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
RM
FP-O
Multiple Residence – Medium-Density District
To promote the development of multifamily townhouses, condominiums and apartments at a medium residential density of 20.1 to 40 units per acre depending on unit mix; to stabilize and protect the residential characteristics of the district; and to promote a suitable environment for the lives of families and single persons. This section of the Zoning Ordinance is also part of the Local Coastal Implementation Plan.
Zone overlays
Floodplain Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Jun 2, 2024 • Final
Bldg residential
Upgrade the main electrical panel from 100 amps to 200 amps.
Electrical
Electric meter
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.