Sold508d on market
1609 Escalona Dr
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 • 95060 • Santa Cruz County
$1,315,000
$1122/sqft
2Beds
2Baths
1,172Sqft
0.12 acLot
1952Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Ocean Views
Ocean
1-Car Garage
Attached
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
14 views
People checking out this listing
508 days on market
Established listing
$1,122/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1952
Located on the quiet end of Escalona, this single level home features hardwood floors, a sunny deck with ocean peeks, fireplace, fun interior colors and a very functional layout. 2 bed, 2 bath plus a bonus storage/office room, laundry room, one car garage, and basement storage. Fully fenced backyard with hot tub, outdoor shower and mature landscaping that thrives in this locations warm microclimate. Convenient access to Westside businesses and services, the coast and beaches, Wilder Ranch, UCSC and the Arroyo Seco Canyon Trail to Meder Street park. Enjoy all that the Westside has to offer from this fantastic home in a stellar location.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights mature landscaping, fully fenced backyard, and functional layout as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$8,149/month
Principal & Interest$6,396
Property Tax$1,315
Insurance$438
Down payment20% ($263,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.13% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,052,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year Built1952
HeatingCentral Forced Air
CoolingNone
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot5,358 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year built1952
Systems
HeatingCentral Forced Air
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached
Garage1 spaces
Lot5,358 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood95060
ZoningSFR
Annual tax$15,451
Parcel00211201
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
7 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Central Forced Air
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Living Room
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached
Views
Ocean
Utilities
Public Utilities
Water Public
Solar
Gas
PublicUtilities
Room details
2 rooms detailed
Dining Room
DiningArea
Family Room
NoFamilyRoom
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market508
Est. value$1,307,500
Est. rent$4,454/mo
Tax rate1.10%
Price/sqft$1122
On marketAug 23, 2024
PostedAug 23, 2024
Last sold$1,315,000
MLS updatedJan 4, 2025
Tour days6
Views14
How are the schools in Santa Cruz?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Price history
9 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 15, 2024Sold$1,315,000$1,122MLSListings Inc
Oct 17, 2024Pending Sale$1,350,000$1,152MLSListings Inc
Oct 10, 2024Contingent$1,350,000$1,152MLSListings Inc
Sep 27, 2024Price Change$1,350,000$1,152MLSListings Inc
Sep 10, 2024Price Change$1,475,000$1,259MLSListings Inc
Aug 23, 2024Listed For Sale$1,495,000$1,276MLSListings Inc
Jul 2, 2015Sold$729,000$622Public Record
May 22, 2015Pending Sale$749,000$639Sereno Group
Apr 8, 2015Listed For Sale$749,000$639Sereno Group
Sold$1,315,000
Nov 15, 2024•$1,122/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Pending Sale$1,350,000
Oct 17, 2024•$1,152/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Contingent$1,350,000
Oct 10, 2024•$1,152/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Price Change$1,350,000
Sep 27, 2024•$1,152/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Price Change$1,475,000
Sep 10, 2024•$1,259/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listed For Sale$1,495,000
Aug 23, 2024•$1,276/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Sold$729,000
Jul 2, 2015•$622/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$749,000
May 22, 2015•$639/sqft•Sereno Group
Listed For Sale$749,000
Apr 8, 2015•$639/sqft•Sereno Group
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2025$15,451$1,315,000
Apr 8, 2024$9,565$846,067
Apr 8, 2023$9,448$829,477
Apr 8, 2022$9,341$813,213
Apr 8, 2021$9,146$797,268
Apr 8, 2020$9,074$789,093
Apr 8, 2019$8,874$773,620
Apr 8, 2018$8,772$758,451
Apr 8, 2017$8,658$743,580
Apr 8, 2016$8,179$729,000
Apr 8, 2015$712$59,904
Apr 8, 2014$700$58,732
Apr 8, 2012—$57,321
Apr 8, 2011—$56,197
Apr 8, 2010—$55,777
Apr 8, 2009—$55,909
Apr 8, 2008—$54,813
Apr 8, 2007—$53,739
Apr 8, 2006—$52,685
Apr 8, 2005—$51,652
Apr 8, 2004—$50,639
Apr 8, 2003—$49,711
Apr 8, 2002—$48,737
Apr 8, 2001—$47,782
Apr 8, 2000—$46,845
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Local context around this listing
Santa Cruz, CA • Santa Cruz County
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Nearby zip codes
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