$1,205,000
SOLD JUL 22, 2025
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,852 Sq Ft
2,614 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$651 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

85 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Skyline View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Westlake Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 3-minute walk to Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation

About This Home

As of July 2025

MAJOR PRICE IMPROVEMENT! This is your chance at an architectural gem in the heart of Santa Cruz's beloved Mission Hill Historic District. 232 Union Street is a rare modern Victorian-style duet that blends classic charm with modern comfort featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a flexible ground-floor office- perfect for remote work, or use as a guest room. Tucked in on a peaceful, tree-lined street, this home offers incredible walkability to downtown, restaurants, parks, and coastal trails. Light-filled interiors, soaring ceilings, and thoughtful period details make it truly one-of-a-kind. A serene private yard, detached garage, reserved parking space round out the appeal. Just minutes to UCSC - ideal for faculty, staff, or students seeking a peaceful, walkable home base. Quick access to Hwy 1 & Hwy 17 for easy commuting to Silicon Valley or the coast. Leave the car behind, enjoy bikeable streets and short walks to downtown, restaurants, groceries, coffee shops, and transit stops. Just a few blocks from everything Santa Cruz has to offer. Whether you're heading up the hill to UCSC or down into town for dinner, 232 Union Street makes everyday life effortless. Don't miss this opportunity to live in one of Santa Cruz's most soulful neighborhoods.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Raina Tachmuradova

eXp Realty of California Inc License #01299880 Listed on: 04/04/2025

eXp Realty of California Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Tom Brezsny

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #70010105

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,732

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 2,614 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Zoning described as RL - Mult Res-Low

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Guest Parking
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,852 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Skyline Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ceramic Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include common area electricity, insurance - common area, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - common area
  • Chestnut Union Association
  • Built by Chestnut Union HOA
  • The community has rules related to parking rules
  • Greenbelt

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 005-501-02-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,732

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Victorian
  • Restrictions: Parking Restrictions
  • Age: 44
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 9
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1852
  • Complex Name: Chestnut Union HOA
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Zoning Description: RL - Mult Res-Low
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Ceramic, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Built-In, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1852
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Utility Room, Inside, Upper Floor, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Half on Ground Floor, Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Skylight, Stone, Tile, Tub with Jets
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, BBQ Area, Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Fenced Front, Gate, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Assigned Spaces, Detached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, On Street

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 80
  • HOA Amenities: Garden / Greenbelt / Trails
  • HOA Documents: CC&RS, Rules & Regulations
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Insurance - Common Area, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area
  • H O A Name Text: Chestnut Union
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Skylight, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 005-501-02-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0600
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 2614.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 2614.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2013
Sold by
Holger Holdings Eight Llc
Bought by
Holger Holdings Fourteen Llc
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Sold $1,205,000 +0.8% $651 / Sq Ft
06/29/2025 06/29/25 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Price Changed $1,195,000 -8.0% $645 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 For Sale $1,299,000 0.0% $701 / Sq Ft
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Price Changed $1,299,000 -3.4% $701 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Price Changed $1,345,000 -2.9% $726 / Sq Ft
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Price Changed $1,385,000 -1.1% $748 / Sq Ft
04/04/2025 04/04/25 For Sale $1,400,000 -- $756 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,732 $317,008 $116,030 $200,978
2023 $3,688 $304,698 $111,524 $193,174
2022 $3,648 $298,723 $109,337 $189,386
2021 $3,577 $292,866 $107,193 $185,673
2020 $3,550 $289,863 $106,094 $183,769
2019 $3,465 $284,179 $104,014 $180,165
2018 $3,427 $278,607 $101,974 $176,633
2017 $3,385 $273,144 $99,975 $173,169
2016 $3,211 $267,789 $98,015 $169,774
2015 $3,063 $263,767 $96,543 $167,224
2014 $3,013 $258,600 $94,652 $163,948
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82001204

MLSListings

APN: 005-501-02-000