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Off market aug 2018 for $1.6M

$2,416,852

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,605/mo

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3,197

sq ft

919 3rd St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

About this home

The Eben Bennett Home built in 1871, is the oldest family residence on Beach Hill. A beautiful, Victorian, Italianate Style Mansion, was reconfigured as a triplex. Entire upstairs is a lovely, very large, 4 BR+ huge enclosed sun porch. Open great room & kitchen, new interior paint/flooring. Large deck. Ground level is spacious 2 BD/1 BA (3rd St), on side facing Main St is large 1 BD/I BA. Fenced park like yards on both sides. Detached 4 car garage & storage, possible extra income. $150-200/Mth each. The 4 BD is vacant, 2 BD /1 BA is vacant. A landmark, pride of ownership property. Historical designation has some restrictions but also allows flexibility for development and other benefits. Estimated possible income/return based on projected rents & expenses: 4BD@$6000/mo, 2Bd@$2600-2900. 1BD@$1400/mo-Mo actual), subject to rental freeze. EST, $132,000/yr -$30K -projected expenses, projected net income $100,000+-, 5.8% cap rate +-(Buyer to verify, not guaranteed).

Multi-familyProperty Type

1871Year Built

0.25 acresLot Size

$756Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 car garageParking

Listed by Sally Lyng •DRE #00543520 • David Lyng Real Estate

Contact: 831-419-5236

Bought with Celeste Faraola Perie •DRE #01077450 • Schooner Realty

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81702918

Redfin Estimate

$2,416,852

$786K since sold in August 2018$40K since September

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A
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B
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SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$2,300,000
C
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SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,820,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,790 sq ft
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$1,475,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,850 sq ft
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Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

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Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.8%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$117K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 919 3rd St

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81702918

Aug 29, 2018

Sold

$1,631,000

$510/sq ft

Jul 31, 2018

Contingent

—

Jul 13, 2018

Price Changed

$1,695,000

$530/sq ft

Jul 12, 2018

Relisted

—

Jul 11, 2018

Relisted

—

Jul 11, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Jul 8, 2018

Relisted

—

Jul 8, 2018

Listing Removed

—

May 17, 2018

Contingent

—

Apr 27, 2018

Listed

$1,595,000

$499/sq ft

SDMLS #301737554

Aug 29, 2018

Sold

$1,631,000

$510/sq ft

Apr 27, 2018

Listed

$1,695,000

$530/sq ft

+12

The Eben Bennett Home built in 1871, is the oldest family residence on Beach Hill. A beautiful, Victorian, Italianate Style Mansion, was reconfigured as a triplex. Entire upstairs is a lovely, very large, 4 BR+ huge enclosed sun porch. Open great room & kitchen, new interior paint/flooring. Large deck. Ground level is spacious 2 BD/1 BA (3rd St), on side facing Main St is large 1 BD/I BA. Fenced park like yards on both sides.Detached 4 car garage & storage, possible extra income. $150-200/Mth each.The 4 BD is vacant, 2 BD /1 BA is vacant. A landmark, pride of ownership property. Historical designation has some restrictions but also allows flexibility for development and other benefits. Estimated possible income/return based on projected rents & expenses: 4BD@$6000/mo, 2Bd@$2600-2900. 1BD@$1400/mo-Mo actual),subject to rental freeze. EST, $132,000/yr -$30K -projected expenses, projected net income $100,000+-, 5.8% cap rate +-(Buyer to verify, not guaranteed).

Public Records

Nov 27, 2000

Sold

$975,000

$305/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80043651

Nov 27, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Nov 2, 2000

Sold

$975,000

$305/sq ft

Oct 6, 2000

Listed

$975,000

$305/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 8, 2000

Sold

$770,000

$241/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80004248

Feb 25, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Feb 7, 2000

Sold

$765,000

$239/sq ft

Jan 25, 2000

Listed

$765,000

$239/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 20, 1999

Sold

$675,000

$211/sq ft

MLSListings #ML89830897

Apr 22, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Mar 17, 1999

Sold

$695,000

$217/sq ft

Jul 12, 1998

Listed

$675,000

$211/sq ft

MLSListings #ML89831362

Apr 22, 1999

Sold

$695,000

$217/sq ft

Mar 17, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Jul 12, 1998

Listed

$675,000

$211/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 5, 1985

Sold

$248,000

$78/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,461 (+7.1%)

$1,115,519 + $703,893

$1,819,412

2024

$20,040 (+1.2%)

$1,093,646 + $690,091

$1,783,737

2023

$19,795 (+1.1%)

$1,093,646 + $690,091

$1,783,737

2022

$19,571 (+2.1%)

$1,072,202 + $676,560

$1,748,762

2021

$19,160 (+0.8%)

$1,051,179 + $663,294

$1,714,473

2020

$19,009 (+2.2%)

$1,030,567 + $650,288

$1,680,855

2019

$18,607 (+18.0%)

$1,020,000 + $643,620

$1,663,620

2018

$15,772 (+1.3%)

$1,000,000 + $631,000

$1,631,000

2017

$15,569 (+5.9%)

$811,475 + $525,049

$1,336,524

2016

$14,700 (+2.4%)

$811,475 + $525,049

$1,336,524

2015

$14,352 (+1.7%)

$795,564 + $514,754

$1,310,318

2014

$14,108 (−0.3%)

$768,264 + $497,090

$1,265,354

2013

$14,148 (+1.5%)

$768,264 + $497,090

$1,265,354

2012

$13,936 (+2.1%)

$764,792 + $494,843

$1,259,635

2011

$13,645 (+1.5%)

$749,796 + $485,140

$1,234,936

2010

$13,447 (−1.5%)

$735,094 + $475,627

$1,210,721

2009

$13,650 (+10.0%)

$729,600 + $472,072

$1,201,672

2008

$12,413

$731,333 + $473,193

$1,204,526

Tax history for 919 3rd St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,461 (+7.1%)

$1,115,519 + $703,893

$1,819,412

2024

$20,040 (+1.2%)

$1,093,646 + $690,091

$1,783,737

2023

$19,795 (+1.1%)

$1,093,646 + $690,091

$1,783,737

2022

$19,571 (+2.1%)

$1,072,202 + $676,560

$1,748,762

2021

$19,160 (+0.8%)

$1,051,179 + $663,294

$1,714,473

2020

$19,009 (+2.2%)

$1,030,567 + $650,288

$1,680,855

2019

$18,607 (+18.0%)

$1,020,000 + $643,620

$1,663,620

2018

$15,772 (+1.3%)

$1,000,000 + $631,000

$1,631,000

2017

$15,569 (+5.9%)

$811,475 + $525,049

$1,336,524

2016

$14,700 (+2.4%)

$811,475 + $525,049

$1,336,524

2015

$14,352 (+1.7%)

$795,564 + $514,754

$1,310,318

2014

$14,108 (−0.3%)

$768,264 + $497,090

$1,265,354

2013

$14,148 (+1.5%)

$768,264 + $497,090

$1,265,354

2012

$13,936 (+2.1%)

$764,792 + $494,843

$1,259,635

2011

$13,645 (+1.5%)

$749,796 + $485,140

$1,234,936

2010

$13,447 (−1.5%)

$735,094 + $475,627

$1,210,721

2009

$13,650 (+10.0%)

$729,600 + $472,072

$1,201,672

2008

$12,413

$731,333 + $473,193

$1,204,526

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.25 Acres

Year renovated

1871

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

1871

Style

Other

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

00711106

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.

RTA

Subdistrict A–Medium-Density Residential District

The purpose of Subdistrict A is to establish standards for medium-density residential uses which promote and protect the residential characteristics of the subdistrict and provide a suitable environment for its residents. To preserve the architectural and historic character of this subdistrict, all new development will be reviewed to ensure high-quality design compatible with surrounding residential uses, in compliance with the Beach Hill Design Guidelines of the Beach and South of Laurel Comprehensive Area Plan.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other

Oct 7, 2016 • Final

Bldg residential

Replace one water heater and bring two additional water heaters up to code.

Plumbing

Water heater

Feb 5, 2014 • Final

Bldg residential

Replace the existing electrical service panel with new service panels.

Electrical

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Description: Detached, On Street
Garage Spaces: 4

Interior

Room Information
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Stone), Oven Range, Refrigerator(s)

Interior Features
Laundry: Coin-Operated
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl/Linoleum

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Forced Air

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: City
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Fenced

Building Information
# of Buildings: 2
Style: Victorian
Subclass: Triplex
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Concrete Perimeter

Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling
Living Sq. Ft.: 3,197

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 213369

Land Information
Landscape Expense: $1,440

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.25
Lot Description: Grade (Level)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RTA

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
Annual Tax Amount: $15,568

Utilities

Utility Information
Meters: Separate Electric, Separate Gas
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities
Trash Expense: $1,095
Utility Expenses: $2,817

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units in Building (Total): 3
Annual Rental Income: $74,500
Annual Gross Income: $74,052
Gross Rent Multiplier: 22.66
Gross Scheduled Income: $74,800
Other Income: $300
Other Expenses: $65
Total Expenses: $38,425
Vacancy Factor: 1

Unit Type 1 Information
# of Bedrooms: 1
# of Baths (Full): 1
Rent: $1,400

Unit Type 2 Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Baths (Full): 1

Unit Type 3 Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1871
Year Renovated: 1871
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 00711106

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes

Around this home

Schools

Bay View Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Mission Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

Santa Cruz High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk 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, 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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$2.30M – $2.78M

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Home values near 919 3rd St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
915 3rd St, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	—
918 3rd St Apartment A, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1991 Sq. Ft.	$1,138,507

Address	Redfin Estimate
911 3rd St, Santa Cruz, CA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3620 Sq. Ft.	$2,765,745
918 3rd St Apartment B, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1991 Sq. Ft.	$1,175,549

Address	Redfin Estimate
1005 3rd St, Santa Cruz, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3500 Sq. Ft.	$2,335,187
918 3rd St Apartment C, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1911 Sq. Ft.	$1,096,752

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