Urban accessibility from this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom detached home near San Lorenzo River and downtown Santa Cruz. This detached home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Featuring a well-designed open living space, the home is ideal for those seeking a cozy home, or an investor! An additional structure with washer and dryer hookup behind the home. The lot extends to the alleyway behind the fence at the back of the home, providing valuable extra parking or the potential for additional outdoor use. Located just a stone's throw from the scenic San Lorenzo River, you'll also enjoy proximity to downtown Santa Cruz's vibrant shops, restaurants, and coffee spots, making it easy to enjoy the best of local life.
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
4,356 sq ftLot Size
$1,258Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Brezsny Brezsny Associates•DRE #70010105• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Huge price reduction. The original list price was $ 565,000 based on a probate appraisal. Aren't you lucky it was inaccurate. New appraisal supports list price. Pest & Contractor reports are available.
Public Records
May 2, 1962
Sold
$23,000
$34/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,725 (+9.4%)
$345,720 + $102,895
$448,615
2024
$5,233 (+1.2%)
$338,941 + $100,877
$439,818
2023
$5,171 (+1.1%)
$338,941 + $100,877
$439,818
2022
$5,115 (+2.0%)
$332,295 + $98,899
$431,194
2021
$5,014 (+0.8%)
$325,780 + $96,960
$422,740
2020
$4,976 (+2.3%)
$319,392 + $95,059
$414,451
2019
$4,863 (+1.1%)
$316,117 + $94,084
$410,201
2018
$4,810 (+1.3%)
$309,918 + $92,240
$402,158
2017
$4,750 (+5.5%)
$297,885 + $88,657
$386,542
2016
$4,501 (+3.7%)
$297,885 + $88,657
$386,542
2015
$4,342 (+1.7%)
$292,044 + $86,919
$378,963
2014
$4,271 (+9.6%)
$282,022 + $83,936
$365,958
2013
$3,898 (+3.9%)
$282,022 + $83,936
$365,958
2012
$3,751 (−4.8%)
$253,302 + $75,432
$328,734
2011
$3,942 (−3.5%)
$243,560 + $72,531
$316,091
2010
$4,084 (−10.5%)
$258,000 + $76,097
$334,097
2009
$4,562 (−18.2%)
$270,000 + $79,637
$349,637
2008
$5,579
$300,000 + $88,486
$388,486
Tax history for 824 Riverside Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,725 (+9.4%)
$345,720 + $102,895
$448,615
2024
$5,233 (+1.2%)
$338,941 + $100,877
$439,818
2023
$5,171 (+1.1%)
$338,941 + $100,877
$439,818
2022
$5,115 (+2.0%)
$332,295 + $98,899
$431,194
2021
$5,014 (+0.8%)
$325,780 + $96,960
$422,740
2020
$4,976 (+2.3%)
$319,392 + $95,059
$414,451
2019
$4,863 (+1.1%)
$316,117 + $94,084
$410,201
2018
$4,810 (+1.3%)
$309,918 + $92,240
$402,158
2017
$4,750 (+5.5%)
$297,885 + $88,657
$386,542
2016
$4,501 (+3.7%)
$297,885 + $88,657
$386,542
2015
$4,342 (+1.7%)
$292,044 + $86,919
$378,963
2014
$4,271 (+9.6%)
$282,022 + $83,936
$365,958
2013
$3,898 (+3.9%)
$282,022 + $83,936
$365,958
2012
$3,751 (−4.8%)
$253,302 + $75,432
$328,734
2011
$3,942 (−3.5%)
$243,560 + $72,531
$316,091
2010
$4,084 (−10.5%)
$258,000 + $76,097
$334,097
2009
$4,562 (−18.2%)
$270,000 + $79,637
$349,637
2008
$5,579
$300,000 + $88,486
$388,486
*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
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,356 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
672
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
00530127
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Description: Off-Street Parking, On Street
Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bathroom Description: Shower and Tub
Room Information
Dining Room Description: Dining Area
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl/Linoleum
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Other (See Remarks)
Heating: Wall Furnace
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Other
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 672
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 178381
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: n/a
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Santa Cruz City Elementary
High School District: Santa Cruz City Elementary
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 672
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 00530127
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
Gault Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
Branciforte Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 11-17% 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
Santa Cruz, CA • 95060
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Sun exposure
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.
10.8 hrs
4.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$804,000 – $973,000
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