OFF MARKET

Off market may 2018 for $1.4M

$1,708,111

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,367/mo

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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

$443Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Peter Cook •DRE #01223810 • Lighthouse Realty

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

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Redfin Estimate

$1,708,111

$308K since sold in May 2018$39K since October

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This home's estimate is 16.8% lower than the average sale price ($2.05M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$1,600,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,364 sq ft
322 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
SOLD OCT 28, 2026
$1,945,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,406 sq ft
623 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$2,825,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths3,356 sq ft
902 Laurent St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$2,300,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,043 sq ft
520 Ocean View Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
SOLD FEB 19, 2026
$1,600,000
E
— beds4 baths2,151 sq ft
116 West Cliff Dr, 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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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

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%)

$928,469 + $696,352

$1,624,821

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%)

$928,469 + $696,352

$1,624,821

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 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 Carport Spaces: 4
# of Total Parking Spaces: 2
Has Carport: Yes
Parking Features: Carport, Common Parking Area, On Street

Exterior

Building Information
# of Buildings: 2
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Composition

Year Built
Year Built Details: 2

Property Features
Inclusions: Oven/Range (All Units)
Inclusions (Additional): Refrigerator (All Units)

Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 3,857

Financial

Lease Information
Lease Terms: 12 Months

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

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall Furnace

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

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units Leased: 3
# of Units Total: 3

Unit 1 Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Unit 2 Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Unit 3 Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

School Information
High School District: Santa Cruz City High

Location Information
MLS Area: East Santa Cruz
Street Name: Riverside
Street Number: 821

WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 91

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 Nov 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

4/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 14-22% 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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Estimated sale price

$1.62M – $1.97M

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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.	$1,675,239
835 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2204 Sq. Ft.	$1,329,302
827 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| 2550 Sq. Ft.	—
810 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1068 Sq. Ft.	$796,388
824 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 672 Sq. Ft.	$805,739
816 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| 4070 Sq. Ft.	—
133 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1333 Sq. Ft.	$1,070,305

Address	Redfin Estimate
839 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA - Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2612 Sq. Ft.	—
823 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2472 Sq. Ft.	—
831 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1948 Sq. Ft.	$1,334,339
812 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$820,855
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Address	Redfin Estimate
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803 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 5 Beds \| - Baths \| 3371 Sq. Ft.	—
804 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 9 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,381,687
820 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1320 Sq. Ft.	—
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