SOLD NOV 21, 2025

Off market nov 2025 for $1.4M

$1,501,952

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $10,279/mo

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1,229

sq ft

916 Melrose Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

About this home

Welcome to 916 Melrose Avenue in Santa Cruz, a beautifully updated 2 Bed & 2 Bath home offering 1,229 sq ft of living space on a 5,140 sq ft lot in the highly desirable Banana Belt neighborhood. Thoughtfully remodeled, featuring a new roof, siding, paint, furnace/ducting, Milgard dual-pane windows, and a NEM2.0 4.345kW solar system with Tesla charger. Inside, refinished white oak hardwood floors and West Elm lighting set a modern tone. The living room boasts a wood-burning fireplace, while the kitchen impresses with quartz counters, farmhouse sink, walk-in pantry, and premium Samsung/GE appliances. Both bathrooms were fully remodeled in 2024 with marble tile, new vanities, and custom showers. The primary suite opens directly to the backyard, where Trex decking, a gazebo lounge with built-in heater, and lush landscaping with smart irrigation create an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining. The attached garage offers excellent storage with built-in cabinets, a loft, GE washer/dryer, and a Navien tankless water heater. Located less than 2 miles from Seabright and Twin Lakes beaches, near Arana Gulch trails, shops, and walking distance to top schools, this turnkey home delivers the best of Santa Cruz living.

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

5,140 sq ftLot Size

$1,222Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Erfan Modir •DRE #02046187 • Intero Real Estate Services

Listed by Bobby Chiorean •DRE #02124593 • Intero Real Estate Services

Contact: 408-772-1275

Bought with James Marshall •DRE #02107927 • Intero Real Estate Services

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•Source:MLSListings #ML82024490

Redfin Estimate

$1,501,952

$47K since sold in November 2025$26K since October

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This home's estimate is 11.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.35M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 27, 2026
$1,425,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,536 sq ft
133 Fairland Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
SOLD APR 3, 2026
$1,550,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,744 sq ft
214 Fairmount Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$1,000,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,372 sq ft
434 Morrissey Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$1,299,999
D
3 beds2 baths1,291 sq ft
1739 Katrina Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,650,000
E
2 beds1.5 baths1,100 sq ft
735 Eaton St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$1,180,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,146 sq ft
124 Coulson Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Market trends in 95062, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.5%

1.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$23K MoM

Avg. days on market

30d

14 days MoM

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Sale history for 916 Melrose Ave

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Nov 21, 2025

Sold

$1,410,000

$1,147/sq ft

MLSListings #ML82024490

Nov 21, 2025

Sold

$1,455,000

$1,184/sq ft

Oct 23, 2025

Pending

—

Oct 10, 2025

Listed

$1,398,000

$1,138/sq ft

Oct 10, 2025

Listed

MLSListings #ML81874373

Mar 1, 2022

Sold

$1,235,000

$1,005/sq ft

Jan 29, 2022

Pending

—

Jan 18, 2022

Listed

Jan 18, 2022

Listed

$999,000

$813/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 8, 1999

Sold

$215,000

$175/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,385 (+7.3%)

$1,082,432 + $228,160

$1,310,592

2024

$14,340 (+1.3%)

$1,061,208 + $223,686

$1,284,894

2023

$14,163 (+266.4%)

$1,061,208 + $223,686

$1,284,894

2022

$3,866 (+2.0%)

$1,040,400 + $219,300

$1,259,700

2021

$3,790 (+0.8%)

$258,527 + $59,093

$317,620

2020

$3,761 (+2.4%)

$253,458 + $57,934

$311,392

2019

$3,672 (+1.1%)

$250,859 + $57,340

$308,199

2018

$3,631 (+1.3%)

$245,940 + $56,216

$302,156

2017

$3,586 (+5.5%)

$236,389 + $54,033

$290,422

2016

$3,400 (+4.6%)

$236,389 + $54,033

$290,422

2015

$3,250 (+1.7%)

$231,754 + $52,974

$284,728

2014

$3,197 (−0.4%)

$223,801 + $51,156

$274,957

2013

$3,208 (+2.2%)

$223,801 + $51,156

$274,957

2012

$3,139 (+2.1%)

$222,790 + $50,925

$273,715

2011

$3,075 (+1.4%)

$218,422 + $49,926

$268,348

2010

$3,033 (−1.4%)

$214,139 + $48,947

$263,086

2009

$3,076 (+4.3%)

$212,539 + $48,581

$261,120

2008

$2,948

$213,044 + $48,696

$261,740

Tax history for 916 Melrose Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,385 (+7.3%)

$1,082,432 + $228,160

$1,310,592

2024

$14,340 (+1.3%)

$1,061,208 + $223,686

$1,284,894

2023

$14,163 (+266.4%)

$1,061,208 + $223,686

$1,284,894

2022

$3,866 (+2.0%)

$1,040,400 + $219,300

$1,259,700

2021

$3,790 (+0.8%)

$258,527 + $59,093

$317,620

2020

$3,761 (+2.4%)

$253,458 + $57,934

$311,392

2019

$3,672 (+1.1%)

$250,859 + $57,340

$308,199

2018

$3,631 (+1.3%)

$245,940 + $56,216

$302,156

2017

$3,586 (+5.5%)

$236,389 + $54,033

$290,422

2016

$3,400 (+4.6%)

$236,389 + $54,033

$290,422

2015

$3,250 (+1.7%)

$231,754 + $52,974

$284,728

2014

$3,197 (−0.4%)

$223,801 + $51,156

$274,957

2013

$3,208 (+2.2%)

$223,801 + $51,156

$274,957

2012

$3,139 (+2.1%)

$222,790 + $50,925

$273,715

2011

$3,075 (+1.4%)

$218,422 + $49,926

$268,348

2010

$3,033 (−1.4%)

$214,139 + $48,947

$263,086

2009

$3,076 (+4.3%)

$212,539 + $48,581

$261,120

2008

$2,948

$213,044 + $48,696

$261,740

*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

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,140 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1938

Sq. Ft.

1,145

Year built

1938

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

00936419

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 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

Oct 1, 2024 • Final

Bldg residential

Install a roof-mounted grid-tied photovoltaic system on a residential building.

Battery

Electrical

Solar

Dec 16, 2022 • Final

Bldg residential

Tear off and replace a composition roof with a new composition roof.

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: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking
Electric Vehicle Hookup Type: Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)
Garage Spaces: 1

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Shower Over Tub, Tile

Room Information
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Countertop - Quartz, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven Range (Gas), Pantry, Refrigerator(s)

Interior Features
Laundry: In Garage
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room, Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Composition

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter

Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,229

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 673213

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.118
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 (Public)
Utilities: Solar Panels - Leased

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: De Laveaga Elementary
Elementary School District: Santa Cruz City Elementary
Middle School: Branciforte Middle School
High School: Harbor High
High School District: Santa Cruz City High

Public facts

Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,145
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,140 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1938
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 00936419

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026

Around this home

Schools

De Laveaga Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Branciforte Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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 84° 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 • 95062

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 10.8 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.43M – $1.73M

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Home values near 916 Melrose Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
923 Melrose Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 888 Sq. Ft.	$939,964
922 Melrose Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 927 Sq. Ft.	$1,050,191

Address	Redfin Estimate
909 Melrose Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1461 Sq. Ft.	$1,403,613
912 Melrose Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1832 Sq. Ft.	$1,389,478

Address	Redfin Estimate
903 Melrose Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1428 Sq. Ft.	$1,429,335
211 Trevethan Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 858 Sq. Ft.	$1,115,054

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