SOLD DEC 5, 2025

Off Market Dec 2025 for $1.7M

$2,088,389

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,009/mo

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3,023

sq ft

405 Esmeralda Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

About this home

Tucked away in a peaceful, highly desirable neighborhood, this stunning 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and convenience! Just minutes from the freeway, sought after schools, shopping, and dining, you'll have easy access to everything you need, while still savoring the quiet retreat of your own private sanctuary. Step inside to an inviting open-concept layout bathed in natural light, highlighted by soaring ceilings and stylish finishes throughout. At the heart of the home, the gourmet kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large eat-in peninsula ideal for casual meals and entertaining. Oversized closets, a large bathroom with dual vanities and a spacious walk-in shower, make the primary suite a true retreat. Two additional main floor bedrooms and full bath create additional flexibility. Upstairs, discover a versatile bonus living space featuring the fourth bedroom, separate entrance and full bathroom, perfect for a guest suite, home business, or rental opportunity. Enjoy peaceful mornings and relaxing evenings on the serene back patio. The backyard offers endless potential for gardening, outdoor entertaining, or future expansion. A truly special home combining elegance, functionality, and endless possibilities!

Single-familyProperty Type

1988Year Built

10,846 sq ftLot Size

$691Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Stacia Fanara •DRE #02042225 • Anderson Christie, Inc.

Contact: 831-818-2650

Bought with Tim Huxley •DRE #01766079 • Room Real Estate

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•Source:MLSListings #ML82002676

Redfin Estimate

$2,088,389

$388K since sold in December 2025$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 7.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.94M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$1,900,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,904 sq ft
209 Calcita Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$1,850,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,361 sq ft
404 Esmeralda Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,999,000
C
4 beds4 baths2,457 sq ft
302 Carbonera Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,975,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,570 sq ft
67 Hollins Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$1,400,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,452 sq ft
334 Lee Street St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,500,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,871 sq ft
3660 Tiffani Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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Market trends in 95060, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.0%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$43K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 405 Esmeralda Dr

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82002676

Dec 5, 2025

Sold

$1,700,000

$562/sq ft

Dec 5, 2025

Sold

$1,700,000

$562/sq ft

Nov 6, 2025

Pending

—

Nov 6, 2025

Contingent

—

Oct 23, 2025

Price Changed

$1,749,999

$579/sq ft

Oct 23, 2025

Price Changed

$1,749,999

$579/sq ft

Oct 20, 2025

Relisted

—

Oct 20, 2025

Relisted

—

Oct 18, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Oct 18, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Oct 1, 2025

Price Changed

$1,799,000

$595/sq ft

Oct 1, 2025

Price Changed

$1,799,000

$595/sq ft

Sep 23, 2025

Price Changed

$1,839,995

$609/sq ft

Sep 23, 2025

Price Changed

$1,839,995

$609/sq ft

Aug 13, 2025

Price Changed

$1,849,000

$612/sq ft

Aug 13, 2025

Price Changed

$1,849,000

$612/sq ft

Jun 16, 2025

Price Changed

$1,895,000

$627/sq ft

Jun 16, 2025

Price Changed

$1,895,000

$627/sq ft

May 13, 2025

Listed

$1,995,000

$660/sq ft

May 13, 2025

Listed

$1,995,000

$660/sq ft

+44

Public Records

Jul 28, 2016

Sold

$1,175,000

$389/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80026408

Jul 30, 2000

Sold

$759,000

$251/sq ft

Jul 30, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Jun 30, 2000

Sold

$759,000

$251/sq ft

Jun 19, 2000

Listed

$759,000

$251/sq ft

Jun 19, 2000

Listed

$759,000

$251/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 28, 1993

Sold

$419,000

$139/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 15, 1991

Sold

$400,000

$132/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 10, 1986

Sold

$90,000

$30/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,070 (+7.3%)

$681,844 + $681,844

$1,363,688

2024

$14,983 (+1.2%)

$668,475 + $668,475

$1,336,950

2023

$14,799 (+1.1%)

$668,475 + $668,475

$1,336,950

2022

$14,631 (+2.2%)

$655,367 + $655,367

$1,310,734

2021

$14,323 (+0.8%)

$642,517 + $642,517

$1,285,034

2020

$14,209 (+2.2%)

$629,919 + $629,919

$1,259,838

2019

$13,904 (+1.2%)

$623,460 + $623,460

$1,246,920

2018

$13,744 (+1.3%)

$611,235 + $611,235

$1,222,470

2017

$13,566 (+26.5%)

$587,500 + $587,500

$1,175,000

2016

$10,728 (+2.1%)

$587,500 + $587,500

$1,175,000

2015

$10,512 (+1.7%)

$579,680 + $386,450

$966,130

2014

$10,332 (+3.6%)

$559,788 + $373,190

$932,978

2013

$9,971 (+3.7%)

$559,788 + $373,190

$932,978

2012

$9,617 (−3.7%)

$535,186 + $356,791

$891,977

2011

$9,983 (+1.5%)

$514,602 + $343,068

$857,670

2010

$9,838 (−1.5%)

$535,619 + $357,078

$892,697

2009

$9,986 (+3.8%)

$531,616 + $354,409

$886,025

2008

$9,617

$532,879 + $355,251

$888,130

Tax history for 405 Esmeralda Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,070 (+7.3%)

$681,844 + $681,844

$1,363,688

2024

$14,983 (+1.2%)

$668,475 + $668,475

$1,336,950

2023

$14,799 (+1.1%)

$668,475 + $668,475

$1,336,950

2022

$14,631 (+2.2%)

$655,367 + $655,367

$1,310,734

2021

$14,323 (+0.8%)

$642,517 + $642,517

$1,285,034

2020

$14,209 (+2.2%)

$629,919 + $629,919

$1,259,838

2019

$13,904 (+1.2%)

$623,460 + $623,460

$1,246,920

2018

$13,744 (+1.3%)

$611,235 + $611,235

$1,222,470

2017

$13,566 (+26.5%)

$587,500 + $587,500

$1,175,000

2016

$10,728 (+2.1%)

$587,500 + $587,500

$1,175,000

2015

$10,512 (+1.7%)

$579,680 + $386,450

$966,130

2014

$10,332 (+3.6%)

$559,788 + $373,190

$932,978

2013

$9,971 (+3.7%)

$559,788 + $373,190

$932,978

2012

$9,617 (−3.7%)

$535,186 + $356,791

$891,977

2011

$9,983 (+1.5%)

$514,602 + $343,068

$857,670

2010

$9,838 (−1.5%)

$535,619 + $357,078

$892,697

2009

$9,986 (+3.8%)

$531,616 + $354,409

$886,025

2008

$9,617

$532,879 + $355,251

$888,130

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,846 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1988

Sq. Ft.

3,023

Year built

1988

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

00834148

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

R-1-7

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-In Closet

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Primary (Stall Shower(s)), Shower Over Tub

Room Information
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Granite), Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Skylight(s)

Interior Features
Laundry: Inside, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Other (See Remarks)

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Gas-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Forced Air

Exterior

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Fenced

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame
Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space, Pillars/Posts/Piers

Property Features
Amenities: Bay Window, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet
Living Sq. Ft.: 3,023

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 263099

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.249
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R-1-7

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,023
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,846 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 00834148

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

De Laveaga Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

Branciforte Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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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 86° 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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Santa Cruz, CA • 95060

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$1.98M – $2.40M

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Home values near 405 Esmeralda Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
302 Esmeralda Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3132 Sq. Ft.	$1,832,188
400 Esmeralda Dr Apt 4, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2735 Sq. Ft.	$1,888,935

Address	Redfin Estimate
304 Esmeralda Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2810 Sq. Ft.	$2,217,654
402 Esmeralda Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3072 Sq. Ft.	$1,821,770

Address	Redfin Estimate
306 Esmeralda Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2460 Sq. Ft.	$2,102,293
404 Esmeralda Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2361 Sq. Ft.	$1,834,998

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