Wow, great price for this special upper Westside private oasis with distant ocean views, sunny lot for gardening, and lots of room to entertain, is waiting for you! This home is situated within walking distance to Westlake School, UCSC, pogonip for hiking, downtown restaurants and shops, and a quick bike ride to the beach. Concrete stairs lead you to your home that features vaulted ceilings, fireplace, refinished hardwood floors, new creamy white interior paint, and views, views, views! One bedroom is situated downstairs with a slider that leads to a patio. The 2nd bedroom upstairs has a extra room for an office, hobby area, or a relaxing retreat. This home/property offers peace and quiet. .. you can enjoy your home, and garden while soaking in the sun. You will love the privacy, sun, room for gardening, and tranquility this property offers!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
9,496 sq ftLot Size
$1,217Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Pamela Samuelson•DRE #01308810• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 831-247-1522
Bought with Monterey Monterey Peninsula Home Team•DRE #70000352• KW Coastal Estates
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82010118
Dec 19, 2025
Sold
$1,175,000
$963/sq ft
Dec 19, 2025
Sold
$1,175,000
$963/sq ft
Nov 24, 2025
Pending
—
Nov 6, 2025
Pending
—
Nov 6, 2025
Contingent
—
Oct 21, 2025
Price Changed
$1,325,000
$1,086/sq ft
Oct 21, 2025
Price Changed
$1,325,000
$1,086/sq ft
Sep 18, 2025
Price Changed
$1,425,000
$1,168/sq ft
Sep 18, 2025
Price Changed
$1,425,000
$1,168/sq ft
Aug 19, 2025
Price Changed
$1,495,000
$1,225/sq ft
Aug 19, 2025
Price Changed
$1,495,000
$1,225/sq ft
Jul 23, 2025
Price Changed
$1,540,000
$1,262/sq ft
Jul 23, 2025
Price Changed
$1,540,000
$1,262/sq ft
Jun 6, 2025
Listed
$1,595,000
$1,307/sq ft
Jun 6, 2025
Listed
$1,595,000
$1,307/sq ft
+42
Wow, great price for this special upper Westside private oasis with distant ocean views, sunny lot for gardening, and lots of room to entertain, is waiting for you! This home is situated within walking distance to Westlake School, UCSC, pogonip for hiking, downtown restaurants and shops, and a quick bike ride to the beach. Concrete stairs lead you to your home that features vaulted ceilings, fireplace, refinished hardwood floors, new creamy white interior paint, and views, views, views! One bedroom is situated downstairs with a slider that leads to a patio. The 2nd bedroom upstairs has a extra room for an office, hobby area, or a relaxing retreat. This home/property offers peace and quiet...you can enjoy your home, and garden while soaking in the sun. You will love the privacy, sun, room for gardening, and tranquility this property offers!!
Public Records
Jul 11, 2022
Sold
$1,400,000
$1,148/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81317510
Jun 25, 2013
Sold
$790,000
$648/sq ft
Jun 25, 2013
Sold
$790,000
$648/sq ft
May 29, 2013
Pending
—
May 21, 2013
Listed
$725,000
$594/sq ft
May 21, 2013
Listed
$725,000
$594/sq ft
+19
OCEAN VIEW FROM THIS SUNNY PRIVATE ARTISTIC HOME. DESIGNED BY ELLMORE TITUS AND BUILT BY NORCAL CONSTRUCTION. LARGE LANDSCAPED LOT CLOSE TO UCSC AND WESTLAKE SCHOOL. SOARING CEILINGS, OPEN FLOOR PLAN,MASTER SUITE, LOFT BEDROOM,OAK FLOORS, SKYLIGHTS, FIREPLACE AND SUNNY DECK!
Public Records
Apr 22, 1977
Sold
$32,000
$26/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 15, 1970
Sold
$8,000
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,128 (+7.2%)
$1,118,430 + $338,130
$1,456,560
2024
$15,974 (+1.2%)
$1,096,500 + $331,500
$1,428,000
2023
$15,778 (+49.4%)
$1,096,500 + $331,500
$1,428,000
2022
$10,562 (+2.1%)
$1,075,000 + $325,000
$1,400,000
2021
$10,342 (+0.8%)
$595,867 + $320,851
$916,718
2020
$10,261 (+2.2%)
$584,183 + $314,560
$898,743
2019
$10,038 (+1.1%)
$578,193 + $311,335
$889,528
2018
$9,924 (+1.3%)
$566,856 + $305,230
$872,086
2017
$9,796 (+5.9%)
$544,844 + $293,378
$838,222
2016
$9,251 (+2.2%)
$544,844 + $293,378
$838,222
2015
$9,049 (+1.7%)
$534,161 + $287,625
$821,786
2014
$8,896 (+359.2%)
$515,831 + $277,755
$793,586
2013
$1,937 (+2.6%)
$515,831 + $277,755
$793,586
2012
$1,888 (+1.9%)
$60,874 + $89,620
$150,494
2011
$1,853 (+1.3%)
$59,679 + $87,862
$147,541
2010
$1,829 (−1.3%)
$58,509 + $86,139
$144,648
2009
$1,853 (+9.4%)
$58,072 + $85,495
$143,567
2008
$1,693
$58,210 + $85,698
$143,908
Tax history for 449 High St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,128 (+7.2%)
$1,118,430 + $338,130
$1,456,560
2024
$15,974 (+1.2%)
$1,096,500 + $331,500
$1,428,000
2023
$15,778 (+49.4%)
$1,096,500 + $331,500
$1,428,000
2022
$10,562 (+2.1%)
$1,075,000 + $325,000
$1,400,000
2021
$10,342 (+0.8%)
$595,867 + $320,851
$916,718
2020
$10,261 (+2.2%)
$584,183 + $314,560
$898,743
2019
$10,038 (+1.1%)
$578,193 + $311,335
$889,528
2018
$9,924 (+1.3%)
$566,856 + $305,230
$872,086
2017
$9,796 (+5.9%)
$544,844 + $293,378
$838,222
2016
$9,251 (+2.2%)
$544,844 + $293,378
$838,222
2015
$9,049 (+1.7%)
$534,161 + $287,625
$821,786
2014
$8,896 (+359.2%)
$515,831 + $277,755
$793,586
2013
$1,937 (+2.6%)
$515,831 + $277,755
$793,586
2012
$1,888 (+1.9%)
$60,874 + $89,620
$150,494
2011
$1,853 (+1.3%)
$59,679 + $87,862
$147,541
2010
$1,829 (−1.3%)
$58,509 + $86,139
$144,648
2009
$1,853 (+9.4%)
$58,072 + $85,495
$143,567
2008
$1,693
$58,210 + $85,698
$143,908
*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
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,496 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,220
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
00608138
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
R-1-5
Single-Family Residence District
To stabilize and protect the residential characteristics of the district, and to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life and single persons; and intended for single-family detached dwellings and the services appurtenant thereto. This section of the Zoning Ordinance is also part of the Local Coastal Implementation Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Feb 2, 2026 • Final
Bldg residential
Remove and replace the existing composition roofing with new composition shingles.
Roofing
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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Detached, Off-Site Parking, Parking Area