OFF MARKET

Off market may 2018 for $665K

$940,812

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,449/mo

•

832

sq ft

734 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

About this home

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

$1,131Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Datta Khalsa •DRE #01161050 • Main Street Realtors

Bought with Nicki Banucci •DRE #01405054 • KW Bay Area Estates

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81696712

Redfin Estimate

$940,812

$276K since sold in May 2018$55K since October

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$760,000
A
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B
2 beds1 bath1,062 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 28, 2026
$1,150,000
C
2 beds1 bath786 sq ft
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SOLD APR 21, 2026
$1,055,000
D
2 beds1.5 baths1,036 sq ft
312 Elm St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$1,099,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,175 sq ft
212 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
SOLD FEB 24, 2026
$1,250,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,004 sq ft
133 Washburn Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Market trends in 95060, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.4%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$116K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

1 days MoM

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12 MoM

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Sale history for 734 Riverside Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81696712

May 7, 2018

Sold

$665,000

$799/sq ft

May 2, 2018

Pending

—

Apr 11, 2018

Contingent

—

Apr 4, 2018

Price Changed

$675,000

$811/sq ft

Mar 27, 2018

Price Changed

$699,000

$840/sq ft

Mar 16, 2018

Listed

$735,000

$883/sq ft

Mar 16, 2018

Listed

$675,000

$811/sq ft

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

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%)

$619,753 + $152,037

$771,790

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%)

$619,753 + $152,037

$771,790

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

Baths

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 Nov 5, 2026.

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off-Street Parking
Parking Features (Additional): Uncovered Parking

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Ground Floor Bedroom, More Than One Bedroom on Ground Floor

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bathroom Features: Shower over Tub (1), Tub, Updated Bath(s)

Appliances
Dishwasher, Built-In Gas Oven Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer

Dining Room Information
Formal Dining Room

Family Room Information
No Family Room

Flooring Information
Hardwood, Tile

Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceiling, Skylight(s)

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup

Room Information
Room Type: Loft

Kitchen Information
Kitchen Features: Granite Countertop

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Fencing: Gate, Mixed Height/Type, Wood
Patio & Porch Features: Back Yard, Fenced, Storage Shed/Structure

Stories
Stories: 1

Style
Architectural Style: Cottage, Victorian

Year Built
Year Built Details: 2

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level (Grade)

Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 832

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Listing Terms: Cash or Conventional Loan

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall Furnace

Utility Information
Gas: Public Utilities
Utilities: Public Utilities, Public Water
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Gault Elementary
High School: Santa Cruz High
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Middle/Junior High School: Branciforte Middle School

Location Information
MLS Area: East Santa Cruz
Street Name: Riverside
Street Number: 734

WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 91

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 832
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 00740127

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Gault Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

5/10

Branciforte Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 19-29% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 81° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

13 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

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In this area, properties receive around 10.8 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$894,000 – $1.08M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
809 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 7 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3640 Sq. Ft.	$1,675,239
725 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2095 Sq. Ft.	$1,152,467
724 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1288 Sq. Ft.	—
738 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$956,363
213 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 781 Sq. Ft.	$820,950
220 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1481 Sq. Ft.	$1,144,024
135 Campbell Street, Santa Cruz, CA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,228,413

Address	Redfin Estimate
803 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 5 Beds \| - Baths \| 3371 Sq. Ft.	—
804 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 9 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,381,687
728 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1397 Sq. Ft.	$1,384,518
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208 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 870 Sq. Ft.	$898,534

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