840 Riverside Ave is a 1,141 square foot house on a 3,398 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Santa Cruz data, we estimate the home's value is $1,054,420.
Single-familyProperty Type
1878Year Built
3,398 sq ftLot Size
$924Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,054,420
$28K since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 27.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.45M) 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
$4,861 (+8.2%)
$247,097 + $133,765
$380,862
2024
$4,495 (+1.2%)
$242,252 + $131,142
$373,394
2023
$4,443 (+1.1%)
$242,252 + $131,142
$373,394
2022
$4,396 (+2.0%)
$237,502 + $128,571
$366,073
2021
$4,309 (+0.7%)
$232,845 + $126,050
$358,895
2020
$4,278 (+1.2%)
$228,279 + $123,578
$351,857
2019
$4,228 (+1.1%)
$225,938 + $122,311
$348,249
2018
$4,184 (+2.4%)
$221,508 + $119,913
$341,421
2017
$4,084 (+5.5%)
$212,906 + $115,256
$328,162
2016
$3,870 (+4.1%)
$212,906 + $115,256
$328,162
2015
$3,717 (+1.6%)
$208,731 + $112,996
$321,727
2014
$3,657 (−0.4%)
$201,568 + $109,120
$310,688
2013
$3,671 (+2.1%)
$201,568 + $109,120
$310,688
2012
$3,596 (+2.0%)
$200,658 + $108,626
$309,284
2011
$3,525 (+1.4%)
$196,723 + $106,496
$303,219
2010
$3,476 (−1.4%)
$192,866 + $104,408
$297,274
2009
$3,525 (+4.2%)
$191,425 + $103,628
$295,053
2008
$3,383
$191,880 + $103,874
$295,754
Tax history for 840 Riverside Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,861 (+8.2%)
$247,097 + $133,765
$380,862
2024
$4,495 (+1.2%)
$242,252 + $131,142
$373,394
2023
$4,443 (+1.1%)
$242,252 + $131,142
$373,394
2022
$4,396 (+2.0%)
$237,502 + $128,571
$366,073
2021
$4,309 (+0.7%)
$232,845 + $126,050
$358,895
2020
$4,278 (+1.2%)
$228,279 + $123,578
$351,857
2019
$4,228 (+1.1%)
$225,938 + $122,311
$348,249
2018
$4,184 (+2.4%)
$221,508 + $119,913
$341,421
2017
$4,084 (+5.5%)
$212,906 + $115,256
$328,162
2016
$3,870 (+4.1%)
$212,906 + $115,256
$328,162
2015
$3,717 (+1.6%)
$208,731 + $112,996
$321,727
2014
$3,657 (−0.4%)
$201,568 + $109,120
$310,688
2013
$3,671 (+2.1%)
$201,568 + $109,120
$310,688
2012
$3,596 (+2.0%)
$200,658 + $108,626
$309,284
2011
$3,525 (+1.4%)
$196,723 + $106,496
$303,219
2010
$3,476 (−1.4%)
$192,866 + $104,408
$297,274
2009
$3,525 (+4.2%)
$191,425 + $103,628
$295,053
2008
$3,383
$191,880 + $103,874
$295,754
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RM
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,141
Building Sq. Ft: 1,141
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,398
Municipality Name: SANTA CRUZ CITY
Acres: 0.078
County Use Description: SFR WITH SECOND UNIT
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: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,141
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,398 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1878
Year Renovated: 1878
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 00530131
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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Branciforte Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 18-28% 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, 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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$1.00M – $1.21M
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