Close to the famous beaches of Santa Cruz and West Cliff Drive yet tucked away enough to feel secluded and private. This small community sits just off of 3rd street in a shady lot with established trees and greenery. The home offers 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on the ground floor with a bright and airy second floor where the living space and kitchen, as well as a half bath can be found. Enjoy time outdoors on the second floor deck or on the patio and yard below. This location is superb for anyone, so close to the ocean, stores, restaurants, and schools. Make it your full time home or your weekend getaway!
CondoProperty Type
1981Year Built
$730Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Christine Pini•DRE #01997297• David Lyng Real Estate
Contact: 831-515-2281
Bought with Nick Bailey•DRE #02042562• Bailey Properties
Beautiful Beach Hill townhome located in a super private location in the back of this well maintained, 5 unit complex. Recently remodeled with hardwood floors, marble countertops, tankless water heater, and stainless steel built in oven and microwave. Private yard and balcony off the family room with ocean and Boardwalk views. Reverse floor plan with master bedroom and bunk room on the first floor. Perfect location for an easy walk to the beach, Boardwalk and downtown Santa Cruz. Detached, enclosed, 1 car garage. Indoor laundry. A must see!!
MLSListings #ML81627310
Dec 15, 2016
Sold
$695,000
$506/sq ft
Oct 31, 2016
Pending
—
Oct 5, 2016
Listed
$725,000
$528/sq ft
+14
Great Beach Hill location set back from Street for maximum privacy. Low maintenance yard and nice deck off of living room with beautiful views and a peek of the ocean. View sun rises and sunsets from your private deck. Home is in great condition and is central to everything in downtown Santa Cruz. Only a 5 unit pud complex with low HOA fees of $240 per month. Beautiful hardwood floors in kitchen and dining area. Reverse floor plan. This is a very well maintained development. Please give 24 hours notice before showing.
Public Records
Oct 6, 1989
Sold
$266,000
$194/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 9, 1987
Sold
$26,000
$19/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 21, 1986
Sold
$130,000
$95/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 28, 1983
Sold
$16,273
$12/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 29, 1982
Sold
$14,500
$11/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 25, 1982
Sold
$148,000
$108/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,959 (+7.4%)
$672,671 + $331,315
$1,003,986
2024
$11,136 (+1.2%)
$659,481 + $324,819
$984,300
2023
$11,001 (+23.6%)
$659,481 + $324,819
$984,300
2022
$8,903 (+2.1%)
$646,550 + $318,450
$965,000
2021
$8,719 (+0.8%)
$537,152 + $230,208
$767,360
2020
$8,651 (+2.2%)
$526,620 + $225,694
$752,314
2019
$8,462 (+2.1%)
$521,220 + $223,380
$744,600
2018
$8,291 (+1.3%)
$511,000 + $219,000
$730,000
2017
$8,185 (+71.4%)
$417,000 + $278,000
$695,000
2016
$4,776 (+3.5%)
$417,000 + $278,000
$695,000
2015
$4,614 (+1.7%)
$248,667 + $164,742
$413,409
2014
$4,537 (−0.4%)
$240,134 + $159,088
$399,222
2013
$4,554 (+2.0%)
$240,134 + $159,088
$399,222
2012
$4,465 (+2.1%)
$239,049 + $158,369
$397,418
2011
$4,373 (+1.4%)
$234,362 + $155,264
$389,626
2010
$4,311 (−1.4%)
$229,767 + $152,220
$381,987
2009
$4,374 (+4.1%)
$228,050 + $151,082
$379,132
2008
$4,201
$228,592 + $151,441
$380,033
Tax history for 809 3rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,959 (+7.4%)
$672,671 + $331,315
$1,003,986
2024
$11,136 (+1.2%)
$659,481 + $324,819
$984,300
2023
$11,001 (+23.6%)
$659,481 + $324,819
$984,300
2022
$8,903 (+2.1%)
$646,550 + $318,450
$965,000
2021
$8,719 (+0.8%)
$537,152 + $230,208
$767,360
2020
$8,651 (+2.2%)
$526,620 + $225,694
$752,314
2019
$8,462 (+2.1%)
$521,220 + $223,380
$744,600
2018
$8,291 (+1.3%)
$511,000 + $219,000
$730,000
2017
$8,185 (+71.4%)
$417,000 + $278,000
$695,000
2016
$4,776 (+3.5%)
$417,000 + $278,000
$695,000
2015
$4,614 (+1.7%)
$248,667 + $164,742
$413,409
2014
$4,537 (−0.4%)
$240,134 + $159,088
$399,222
2013
$4,554 (+2.0%)
$240,134 + $159,088
$399,222
2012
$4,465 (+2.1%)
$239,049 + $158,369
$397,418
2011
$4,373 (+1.4%)
$234,362 + $155,264
$389,626
2010
$4,311 (−1.4%)
$229,767 + $152,220
$381,987
2009
$4,374 (+4.1%)
$228,050 + $151,082
$379,132
2008
$4,201
$228,592 + $151,441
$380,033
*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
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,374
Year built
1981
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
00711205
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
RTA
Subdistrict A–Medium-Density Residential District
The purpose of Subdistrict A is to establish standards for medium-density residential uses which promote and protect the residential characteristics of the subdistrict and provide a suitable environment for its residents. To preserve the architectural and historic character of this subdistrict, all new development will be reviewed to ensure high-quality design compatible with surrounding residential uses, in compliance with the Beach Hill Design Guidelines of the Beach and South of Laurel Comprehensive Area Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Detached, Off-Street Parking
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Reverse Floor Plan
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Full on Ground Floor
Room Information
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo