Thoughtfully and completely updated, with new plumbing, heat, water heat, and electrical, it is as turnkey as turnkey gets. The home features radiant floor heating, ensuring comfort during cooler months. Has 22ov for spa ready to go. The property sits on a lot of 5,750 sq ft and includes existing structures like a poultry coop and duck house perfect for those interested in a sustainable lifestyle. Property boasts established trees of 4 kinds of apple, plerry (plum/cherry), tangerine, pomegranate, fig, pear, peach, pluot, lime, orange and plum (look for silver labels if not a green thumb). There are blueberries and elder berries, too. Great opportunity to embrace the unique lifestyle Santa Cruz has to offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1913Year Built
5,750 sq ftLot Size
$1,818Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by RICK Miritz•DRE #01743259• Miritz & Bailey Real Estate, Inc
Contact: 831-588-4528
Bought with RICK Miritz•DRE #01743259• Miritz & Bailey Real Estate, Inc
Est. $3,064 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 229 Coulson Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82033263
Apr 29, 2026
Sold
$1,200,000
$1,818/sq ft
Apr 29, 2026
Sold
$1,200,000
$1,818/sq ft
Jan 31, 2026
Listed
$1,250,000
$1,894/sq ft
Jan 30, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jan 30, 2026
Listed
—
Jan 30, 2026
Listed
$1,250,000
$1,894/sq ft
Thoughtfully and completely updated, with new plumbing, heat, water heat, and electrical, it is as turnkey as turnkey gets. The home features radiant floor heating, ensuring comfort during cooler months. Has 22ov for spa ready to go. The property sits on a lot of 5,750 sq ft and includes existing structures like a poultry coop and duck house perfect for those interested in a sustainable lifestyle. Property boasts established trees of 4 kinds of apple, plerry (plum/cherry), tangerine, pomegranate, fig, pear, peach, pluot, lime, orange and plum (look for silver labels if not a green thumb). There are blueberries and elder berries, too. Great opportunity to embrace the unique lifestyle Santa Cruz has to offer.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82023365
Nov 25, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Nov 9, 2025
Relisted
—
Nov 6, 2025
Pending
—
Oct 29, 2025
Price Changed
*
Oct 1, 2025
Listed
*
Public Records
Apr 14, 2021
Sold
$500,000
$758/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 25, 1985
Sold
$91,000
$138/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 11, 1980
Sold
$55,000
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 8, 1951
Sold
$5,500
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,853 (+7.6%)
$641,882 + $88,759
$730,641
2024
$8,230 (+1.2%)
$629,296 + $87,019
$716,315
2023
$8,131 (+1.1%)
$629,296 + $87,019
$716,315
2022
$8,041 (+247.1%)
$616,957 + $85,313
$702,270
2021
$2,316 (+0.7%)
$604,860 + $83,640
$688,500
2020
$2,301 (+2.6%)
$103,214 + $67,560
$170,774
2019
$2,243 (+1.0%)
$102,156 + $66,867
$169,023
2018
$2,221 (+1.1%)
$100,153 + $65,556
$165,709
2017
$2,197 (+5.0%)
$96,265 + $63,011
$159,276
2016
$2,093 (+7.1%)
$96,265 + $63,011
$159,276
2015
$1,955 (+1.5%)
$94,377 + $61,775
$156,152
2014
$1,926 (−0.4%)
$91,138 + $59,655
$150,793
2013
$1,933 (+2.6%)
$91,138 + $59,655
$150,793
2012
$1,884 (+1.9%)
$90,726 + $59,385
$150,111
2011
$1,849 (+1.3%)
$88,947 + $58,221
$147,168
2010
$1,825 (−1.3%)
$87,203 + $57,079
$144,282
2009
$1,849 (+4.7%)
$86,551 + $56,652
$143,203
2008
$1,765
$86,757 + $56,787
$143,544
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,750 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1913
Sq. Ft.
660
Year built
1913
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
00826105
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
Mar 9, 2020 • Final
Bldg residential
Rewire the electrical system in a garage.
Electrical
Dec 3, 2013 • Final
Bldg residential
Remove and replace the composition shingles on a residential building.
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
Parking Description: Detached, On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room Information
Den/Study/Office
Dining Room Description: Eat in Kitchen
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Gas)
Accessory Dwelling Unit, Other
Interior Features
Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V)
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Radiant Floors
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Complete Perimeter
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter, Sealed Crawlspace
Pool Information
Pool Description: Spa - Electric
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 660
Property Information
Property Condition: Built/ Remodeled Green
Property Primary ID: 734421
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.132
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Natural Gas
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Santa Cruz City Elementary
High School District: Santa Cruz City Elementary
Location Information
Directions: On the corner of Berry and Coulson
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 660
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,750 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1913
Year Renovated: 1913
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 00826105
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
De Laveaga Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Branciforte Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 83° expected this year, 16 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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Historical weather
Santa Cruz, CA • 95060
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$1.16M – $1.40M
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