OFF MARKET

Off Market May 2018 for $1.4M

$1,953,205

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,084/mo

•

3,857

sq ft

821 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

About this home

Triplex with steady rental history close to downtown Santa Cruz. Unit 819A is 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom upstairs. Unit 819B is 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms on the ground floor. Unit 821 was built in 2008 over the carport and is 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Off-street parking, private yards, and laundry. Walk to downtown, bus lines, Seabright, and River Walk. Each unit has separate utilities. Low maintenance, high rental demand make this property a cash cow. Do not disturb tenants.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1898Year Built

8,102 sq ftLot Size

$506Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Peter Cook •DRE #01223810 • Lighthouse Realty

Contact: 831-425-7355

Bought with David Propach •DRE #01926166 • But Simple, Inc.

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81695882

Redfin Estimate

$1,953,205

$553K since sold in May 2018$7,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 2.1% lower than the average sale price ($2.00M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$2,300,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,043 sq ft
520 Ocean View Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,475,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,850 sq ft
515 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
SOLD FEB 19, 2026
$1,600,000
C
5 beds4 baths2,151 sq ft
116 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$1,300,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,139 sq ft
225 Union St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$3,300,000
E
3 beds4 baths2,004 sq ft
244 Ocean View Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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Market trends in 95060, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.4%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$43K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 821 Riverside Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81695882

May 11, 2018

Sold

$1,400,000

$363/sq ft

Apr 27, 2018

Pending

—

Mar 12, 2018

Listed

$1,495,000

$388/sq ft

SDMLS #301735276

May 11, 2018

Sold

$1,400,000

$363/sq ft

Mar 12, 2018

Listed

$1,495,000

$388/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81327569

Sep 4, 2013

Sold

$1,002,500

$260/sq ft

Aug 14, 2013

Pending

—

Jul 29, 2013

Listed

$1,100,000

$285/sq ft

SDMLS #301779858

Sep 4, 2013

Sold

$1,002,500

$260/sq ft

Jul 29, 2013

Listed

$1,100,000

$285/sq ft

SC Triplex For Sale-PROVEN MULTI-RES/STUDENT RENTAL WINNER! Older Front Residence Recently Earthquake Retrofitted, Comprised Of 819 A Riverside (3/1 Upstairs Unit) & 819 B Riverside (4/2 Ground Floor Unit). 821 Riverside Ave (4/2 Upstairs Unit) Was Constructed In 2008 Over Garage/Carport. Central location, easy access to downtown/Soquel Ave retail corridors and busline to UCSC. Ample parking.

MLSListings #ML80359238

Feb 20, 2004

Sold

$610,000

$158/sq ft

Dec 6, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Oct 23, 2003

Listed

$650,000

$169/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 3, 1997

Sold

$210,000

$54/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 9, 1964

Sold

$10,000

$3/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,016 (+7.1%)

$910,264 + $682,698

$1,592,962

2024

$17,761 (+1.2%)

$892,415 + $669,311

$1,561,726

2023

$17,546 (+1.1%)

$892,415 + $669,311

$1,561,726

2022

$17,350 (+2.1%)

$874,917 + $656,188

$1,531,105

2021

$16,990 (+0.8%)

$857,762 + $643,321

$1,501,083

2020

$16,857 (+2.1%)

$840,943 + $630,707

$1,471,650

2019

$16,503 (+8.0%)

$832,320 + $624,240

$1,456,560

2018

$15,281 (+1.3%)

$816,000 + $612,000

$1,428,000

2017

$15,086 (+5.8%)

$700,317 + $580,935

$1,281,252

2016

$14,254 (+2.5%)

$700,317 + $580,935

$1,281,252

2015

$13,910 (+1.7%)

$686,585 + $569,544

$1,256,129

2014

$13,677 (+65.4%)

$663,025 + $550,000

$1,213,025

2013

$8,271 (+3.4%)

$663,025 + $550,000

$1,213,025

2012

$8,001 (−4.3%)

$279,855 + $429,993

$709,848

2011

$8,361 (−3.6%)

$269,091 + $413,455

$682,546

2010

$8,673 (−1.2%)

$282,545 + $434,127

$716,672

2009

$8,780 (−5.3%)

$296,000 + $454,800

$750,800

2008

$9,270

$296,000 + $454,800

$750,800

Tax history for 821 Riverside Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,016 (+7.1%)

$910,264 + $682,698

$1,592,962

2024

$17,761 (+1.2%)

$892,415 + $669,311

$1,561,726

2023

$17,546 (+1.1%)

$892,415 + $669,311

$1,561,726

2022

$17,350 (+2.1%)

$874,917 + $656,188

$1,531,105

2021

$16,990 (+0.8%)

$857,762 + $643,321

$1,501,083

2020

$16,857 (+2.1%)

$840,943 + $630,707

$1,471,650

2019

$16,503 (+8.0%)

$832,320 + $624,240

$1,456,560

2018

$15,281 (+1.3%)

$816,000 + $612,000

$1,428,000

2017

$15,086 (+5.8%)

$700,317 + $580,935

$1,281,252

2016

$14,254 (+2.5%)

$700,317 + $580,935

$1,281,252

2015

$13,910 (+1.7%)

$686,585 + $569,544

$1,256,129

2014

$13,677 (+65.4%)

$663,025 + $550,000

$1,213,025

2013

$8,271 (+3.4%)

$663,025 + $550,000

$1,213,025

2012

$8,001 (−4.3%)

$279,855 + $429,993

$709,848

2011

$8,361 (−3.6%)

$269,091 + $413,455

$682,546

2010

$8,673 (−1.2%)

$282,545 + $434,127

$716,672

2009

$8,780 (−5.3%)

$296,000 + $454,800

$750,800

2008

$9,270

$296,000 + $454,800

$750,800

*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

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,102 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1898

Sq. Ft.

2,882

Year built

1898

Style

Other

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

00529123

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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
Carport (Minimum): 4
Parking Description: Carport, Common Parking Area, On Street
Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Wall Furnace

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Composition

Building Information
# of Buildings: 2
Subclass: Triplex
Concrete Perimeter

Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 3,857

Property Information
Tenant Expenses: Services (Sewer), Services (Trash Removal), Utilities (Electric), Utilities (Water)

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.186
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RM

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
Annual Tax Amount: $0

Utilities

Utility Information
Meters: Separate Electric, Separate Gas, Separate Water
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units in Building (Total): 3
Annual Rental Income: $109,800
Annual Gross Income: $109,800
Gross Rent Multiplier: 13.62
Gross Scheduled Income: $109,800

Unit Type 1 Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Baths (Full): 1
Rent: $2,350

Unit Type 2 Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Baths (Full): 2
Rent: $3,400

Unit Type 3 Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Baths (Full): 2
Rent: $3,400

School Information
Elementary School District: Santa Cruz City Elementary
High School District: Santa Cruz City High

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,882
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,102 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1898
Year Renovated: 1898
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 00529123

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

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Schools

Gault Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

5/10

Mission Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Santa Cruz High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

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Climate risks

8/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 74-82% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

4/10 Fire Factor

2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 81° expected this year, 14 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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$1.86M – $2.25M

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Home values near 821 Riverside Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
809 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 7 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3640 Sq. Ft.	$1,837,030
835 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2204 Sq. Ft.	$1,264,560

Address	Redfin Estimate
839 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2612 Sq. Ft.	—
823 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2472 Sq. Ft.	$1,541,910

Address	Redfin Estimate
813 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2615 Sq. Ft.	$1,632,505
803 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 5 Beds \| - Baths \| 3371 Sq. Ft.	—

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