$3,995,000
$400K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $25,026/month

Total Views 150,790
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,969 Sq Ft
$2,029 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Spa
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 5-minute walk to Opal Cliffs Park

About This Home

Welcome to this oceanfront gem located in the highly sought-after Opal Cliffs neighborhood, nestled in the heart of one of the most coveted coastal locations in Santa Cruz County. This single-level retreat offers an unparalleled lifestyle, just moments from Capitola Village and Pleasure Point. Enjoy the luxury of stepping outside to endless waves, with countless nearby surf spots like Privates right at your fingertips. Breathtaking ocean views and stunning sunsets over the Monterey Bay greet you from the living room, kitchen, and the primary bedroom, making every moment at this fully furnished home feel like a vacation. The open layout flows seamlessly, creating a light-filled space that highlights the stunning natural surroundings. Step inside the gate to an enclosed front courtyard, perfect for privacy, or retreat to the backyard oasis, where panoramic ocean views provide a serene backdrop for entertaining or simply soaking in the beauty of the coast. Experience coastal living at its finest, where oceanfront tranquility meets the vibrant energy of Santa Cruz.

Listing Agent

Nick Bailey

Bailey Properties License #02042562 Listed on: 03/20/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $49,388

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 8,799 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R-1-5

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,969 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 033-132-12-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$49,388

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1969
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Zoning Description: R-1-5
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Burning, Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Dining Area in Living Room, Dining Bar
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Island, Microwave, Oven Range, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1969
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Spa / Hot Tub
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: Bay, Ocean, Water, Water Front
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Courtyard, Fenced
  • Fencing: Fenced, Mixed Height / Type

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, On Street, Parking Area

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace, Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Bay Window, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • High School: 877

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 033-132-12-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.2020
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8799.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8799.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet, Tankless Water Heater

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • High School Text: Soquel High

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Source: Public Records

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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 $49,388 $4,462,076 $3,792,765 $669,311
2023 $48,142 $4,288,808 $3,645,487 $643,321
2022 $47,745 $4,204,714 $3,574,007 $630,707
2021 $46,622 $4,122,268 $3,503,928 $618,340
2020 $46,210 $4,080,000 $3,468,000 $612,000
2019 $45,119 $4,000,000 $3,400,000 $600,000
2018 $29,104 $2,531,820 $1,519,092 $1,012,728
2017 $28,729 $2,482,176 $1,489,306 $992,870
2016 $27,080 $2,433,506 $1,460,104 $973,402
2015 $26,682 $2,396,953 $1,438,172 $958,781
2014 $16,617 $1,458,938 $1,138,717 $320,221
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Price Changed $3,995,000 -5.9% $2,029 / Sq Ft
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Price Changed $4,245,000 -3.4% $2,156 / Sq Ft
03/20/2025 03/20/25 For Sale $4,395,000 -- $2,232 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $4,000,000 Fidelity National Title Comp
Grant Deed $2,350,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $1,697,500 First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $1,485,000 First American Title Co
Grant Deed $1,600,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $3,000,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $933,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,000,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $350,000 No Value Available
Closed $188,250 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Nick Bailey

Bailey Properties

(831) 609-0107

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Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81998881

MLSListings

APN: 033-132-12-000