Sold1026d on marketHistoric · 101 yrs
444 Escalona Dr
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 • 95060 • Santa Cruz County
$1,349,000
$897/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,504Sqft
0.14 acLot
1925Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1925 · 101 years of history
2-Car Garage
Detached
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
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1026 days on market
Established listing
$897/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1925 · Historic
Charming Santa Cruz home located in the highly desirable Upper West Side. From beaches to hiking trails to shops and restaurants, you're just a short distance from all the amenities that Santa Cruz has to offer. This home features 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, the interior is in original condition, allowing for the opportunity to customize and make it your own. One of the highlights of this home is the abundance of natural sunlight that fills the space. Additional features of the home include a spacious backyard, perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet evening outside. This is an exceptional opportunity to live in a prime location with endless possibilities for personalization and enjoyment. Don't miss out on the chance to make it yours!
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$8,344/month
Principal & Interest$6,545
Property Tax$1,349
Insurance$450
Down payment20% ($269,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.11% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,079,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year Built1925
HeatingWall Furnace
CoolingNone
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot6,273 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year built1925
Stories1
Systems
HeatingWall Furnace
CoolingNone
RoofRolledHotMop, Tile
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached
Garage2 spaces
Fireplaces1
Lot6,273 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood95060
ZoningResidential
Annual tax$16,524
Parcel00608132
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Refrigerator
Dryer
Washer
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Wall Furnace
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Living Room
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached
Utilities
Public Utilities
Water Public
Gas
PublicUtilities
Room details
3 rooms detailed
Bathroom
ShoweroverTub1Tile
Dining Room
DiningArea
Family Room
SeparateFamilyRoom
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market1026
Est. value$1,618,000
Est. rent$6,358/mo
Tax rate1.10%
Price/sqft$897
On marketMay 15, 2023
PostedJun 17, 2023
Last sold$1,349,000
MLS updatedJan 31, 2026
Tour days6
Views6
Favorites1
How are the schools in Santa Cruz?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jun 16, 2023Sold$1,349,000$897MLSListings Inc
May 24, 2023Pending Sale$1,349,000$897MLSListings Inc
May 15, 2023Listed For Sale$1,349,000$897MLSListings Inc
Sold$1,349,000
Jun 16, 2023•$897/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Pending Sale$1,349,000
May 24, 2023•$897/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listed For Sale$1,349,000
May 15, 2023•$897/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2025$16,524$1,403,500
Apr 8, 2024$15,408$1,375,980
Apr 8, 2023$937$52,816
Apr 8, 2022$929$51,781
Apr 8, 2021$916$50,765
Apr 8, 2020$911$50,245
Apr 8, 2019$581$49,260
Apr 8, 2018$574$48,294
Apr 8, 2017$566$47,348
Apr 8, 2016$538$46,420
Apr 8, 2015$483$45,722
Apr 8, 2014$474$44,826
Apr 8, 2012—$43,747
Apr 8, 2011—$42,889
Apr 8, 2010—$42,568
Apr 8, 2009—$42,669
Apr 8, 2008—$41,832
Apr 8, 2007—$41,012
Apr 8, 2006—$40,208
Apr 8, 2005—$39,420
Apr 8, 2004—$38,647
Apr 8, 2003—$37,939
Apr 8, 2002—$37,195
Apr 8, 2001—$36,466
Apr 8, 2000—$35,751
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Local context around this listing
Santa Cruz, CA • Santa Cruz County
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
950609506195062950639506495065
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