Cute little home. Perfect for first time home buyers. Close to school and shopping center and easy access to the freeway. Located at the center of the town.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
4,791 sq ftLot Size
$558Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Veronica Morales•DRE #01737331• American Heritage Group
CLEAN HOME, CENTRALLY LOCATED, WALKING DISTANCE TO SCHOOL AND SHOPPING. FEW BLOCKS TO DOWNTOWN. PLEASE 24 HOUR REQUESTED FOR SHOWING. HOME IS VACANT, QUALIFIES FOR CITY OF WATSONVILLE SILENT SECOND PROGRAM.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,876 (+12.4%)
$111,789 + $75,363
$187,152
2024
$2,559 (+1.7%)
$109,597 + $73,886
$183,483
2023
$2,518 (+2.1%)
$109,597 + $73,886
$183,483
2022
$2,467 (+15.0%)
$107,448 + $72,437
$179,885
2021
$2,144 (+1.4%)
$105,341 + $71,017
$176,358
2020
$2,115 (+1.8%)
$103,276 + $69,624
$172,900
2019
$2,077 (+2.6%)
$102,217 + $68,910
$171,127
2018
$2,025 (+0.9%)
$100,213 + $67,559
$167,772
2017
$2,007 (+2.7%)
$96,321 + $64,935
$161,256
2016
$1,954 (+0.4%)
$96,321 + $64,935
$161,256
2015
$1,947 (+2.2%)
$94,432 + $63,662
$158,094
2014
$1,905 (−0.4%)
$91,192 + $61,478
$152,670
2013
$1,912 (+4.9%)
$91,192 + $61,478
$152,670
2012
$1,823 (−28.1%)
$90,780 + $61,200
$151,980
2011
$2,534 (+8.7%)
$89,000 + $60,000
$149,000
2010
$2,331 (−9.0%)
$131,100 + $87,400
$218,500
2009
$2,561 (−30.9%)
$120,750 + $80,500
$201,250
2008
$3,706
$132,825 + $88,550
$221,375
Tax history for 218 E RIVERSIDE Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,876 (+12.4%)
$111,789 + $75,363
$187,152
2024
$2,559 (+1.7%)
$109,597 + $73,886
$183,483
2023
$2,518 (+2.1%)
$109,597 + $73,886
$183,483
2022
$2,467 (+15.0%)
$107,448 + $72,437
$179,885
2021
$2,144 (+1.4%)
$105,341 + $71,017
$176,358
2020
$2,115 (+1.8%)
$103,276 + $69,624
$172,900
2019
$2,077 (+2.6%)
$102,217 + $68,910
$171,127
2018
$2,025 (+0.9%)
$100,213 + $67,559
$167,772
2017
$2,007 (+2.7%)
$96,321 + $64,935
$161,256
2016
$1,954 (+0.4%)
$96,321 + $64,935
$161,256
2015
$1,947 (+2.2%)
$94,432 + $63,662
$158,094
2014
$1,905 (−0.4%)
$91,192 + $61,478
$152,670
2013
$1,912 (+4.9%)
$91,192 + $61,478
$152,670
2012
$1,823 (−28.1%)
$90,780 + $61,200
$151,980
2011
$2,534 (+8.7%)
$89,000 + $60,000
$149,000
2010
$2,331 (−9.0%)
$131,100 + $87,400
$218,500
2009
$2,561 (−30.9%)
$120,750 + $80,500
$201,250
2008
$3,706
$132,825 + $88,550
$221,375
*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
5,271 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
844
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
01757103
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
RM-3
Multiple Residential District High Density
The purpose of the Multiple Residential District High Density is to provide for the development of areas for greater residential density; to stabilize and protect residential characteristics of the district; and to promote a suitable environment for the lives of families and single persons living in the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport (Minimum): 1
Carport (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Detached, Uncovered Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (Minimum): 1
# of Baths (Maximum): 1
Bathroom Description: Shower Over Tub, Tubs, Stall Shower
Room Information
Family Room Description: No Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: No Formal Dining Room, No Informal Dining Room
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet (Wall-to-Wall), Vinyl/Linoleum
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Description: In Living Room, Insert, Fireplace Available
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Floor Furnace, Gas
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter
Building Height (Minimum): 1
Building Height (Maximum): 1
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 850
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 296891
Lot Information
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 844
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,271 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 01757103
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Landmark Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
2/10
E. A. Hall Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
2/10
Watsonville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 69-77% 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 86° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.3 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11.3 hrs
4.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$451,000 – $546,000
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