831 Riverside Ave is a 1,948 square foot house on a 9,191 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Santa Cruz data, we estimate the home's value is $1,385,973.
Single-familyProperty Type
1888Year Built
9,191 sq ftLot Size
$711Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,385,973
$158K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 6% lower than the average sale price ($1.47M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,363 (+8.2%)
$122,132 + $213,998
$336,130
2024
$4,033 (+1.2%)
$119,737 + $209,802
$329,539
2023
$3,987 (+1.1%)
$119,737 + $209,802
$329,539
2022
$3,944 (+2.0%)
$117,389 + $205,688
$323,077
2021
$3,868 (+0.7%)
$115,087 + $201,655
$316,742
2020
$3,840 (+2.4%)
$112,831 + $197,701
$310,532
2019
$3,750 (+1.1%)
$111,674 + $195,674
$307,348
2018
$3,710 (+1.2%)
$109,484 + $191,837
$301,321
2017
$3,665 (+5.4%)
$105,233 + $184,387
$289,620
2016
$3,479 (+4.5%)
$105,233 + $184,387
$289,620
2015
$3,329 (+1.6%)
$103,170 + $180,772
$283,942
2014
$3,276 (−0.4%)
$99,629 + $174,569
$274,198
2013
$3,288 (+2.2%)
$99,629 + $174,569
$274,198
2012
$3,218 (+2.0%)
$99,179 + $173,780
$272,959
2011
$3,155 (+1.4%)
$97,234 + $170,373
$267,607
2010
$3,113 (−1.4%)
$95,327 + $167,032
$262,359
2009
$3,155 (+4.2%)
$94,615 + $165,784
$260,399
2008
$3,028
$94,840 + $166,178
$261,018
Tax history for 831 Riverside Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,363 (+8.2%)
$122,132 + $213,998
$336,130
2024
$4,033 (+1.2%)
$119,737 + $209,802
$329,539
2023
$3,987 (+1.1%)
$119,737 + $209,802
$329,539
2022
$3,944 (+2.0%)
$117,389 + $205,688
$323,077
2021
$3,868 (+0.7%)
$115,087 + $201,655
$316,742
2020
$3,840 (+2.4%)
$112,831 + $197,701
$310,532
2019
$3,750 (+1.1%)
$111,674 + $195,674
$307,348
2018
$3,710 (+1.2%)
$109,484 + $191,837
$301,321
2017
$3,665 (+5.4%)
$105,233 + $184,387
$289,620
2016
$3,479 (+4.5%)
$105,233 + $184,387
$289,620
2015
$3,329 (+1.6%)
$103,170 + $180,772
$283,942
2014
$3,276 (−0.4%)
$99,629 + $174,569
$274,198
2013
$3,288 (+2.2%)
$99,629 + $174,569
$274,198
2012
$3,218 (+2.0%)
$99,179 + $173,780
$272,959
2011
$3,155 (+1.4%)
$97,234 + $170,373
$267,607
2010
$3,113 (−1.4%)
$95,327 + $167,032
$262,359
2009
$3,155 (+4.2%)
$94,615 + $165,784
$260,399
2008
$3,028
$94,840 + $166,178
$261,018
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Apr 29, 2026 • Final
Bldg residential
Upgrade the main electrical panel from 125 amps to 200 amps.
Electrical
Oct 31, 2025 • Final
Bldg residential
Legalize an accessory dwelling unit.
ADU
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Pool Information
Pool Type: Spa
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SANTA CRUZ
Living Sq. Ft: 1,948
Building Sq. Ft: 1,948
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 840
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,191
Municipality Name: SANTA CRUZ CITY
Acres: 0.211
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: SANTA CRUZ CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,948
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,191 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1888
Year Renovated: 1888
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 00529142
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Gault Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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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
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 16-24% 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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Estimated sale price
$1.32M – $1.59M
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