Sold315d on market
519 Escalona Dr
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 • 95060 • Santa Cruz County
$1,910,000
$785/sqft
4Beds
3Baths
2,434Sqft
0.19 acLot
1963Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Scenic Views
Bay · City Lights · Garden/Greenbelt · Ocean
Contemporary Style
Built 1963 · 63 years of history
2-Car Garage
Attached · Off Street · On Street
Hardwood & Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
26 views
People checking out this listing
315 days on market
Established listing
$785/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1963
Welcome to 519 Escalona Drive. This beautiful 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single-family home is nestled in the highly sought-after West Side of Santa Cruz. Boasting 2,434 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space on a generous 8,451 sq ft lot, this residence combines timeless charm with modern updates in one of the most desirable Santa Cruz communities. Inside, youll find rich oak hardwood floors throughout and 2 brand-new, renovated bathrooms. With four levels of living space, this home offers exceptional flexibility, including a spacious bonus family room on the top floor that opens to a private deck with ocean views ideal for entertaining or unwinding. Four back decks provide peaceful outdoor retreats, while the back yard features two large, mature avocado trees that produce hundreds of avocados each season - a rare and delicious bonus! The attached two-car garage adds everyday convenience, and the expansive lot offers room to garden, play, or expand. Located within the coveted Westlake Elementary and Santa Cruz High School attendance areas, this home is perfect for families seeking strong public schools in a welcoming neighborhood. Enjoy easy access to nearby beaches, parks, trails, top-rated schools, and the vibrant shops and eateries of Santa Cruzs West Side.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights mature avocado trees, renovated bathrooms, and back decks as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$12,059/month
Principal & Interest$9,513
Property Tax$1,910
Insurance$637
Down payment20% ($382,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.36% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,528,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence,
Year Built1963
HeatingForced Air
CoolingNone
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot8,451 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleContemporary
Year built1963
Stories4
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached, Off Street, On Street
Garage2 spaces
Fireplaces1
FencingCross Fenced,Back Yard,Mixed Height Type
Lot8,451 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood95060
ZoningR 1
Annual tax$4,159
Parcel00614314
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Vinyl Linoleum
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Laundry
Inside
Fireplace
Living Room
Exterior Features
Exterior
Fenced
Parking
Attached
Off Street
On Street
Lot Features
Gentle Sloping
Mostly Level
Views
Bay
City Lights
Garden/Greenbelt
Ocean
Utilities
Water Public
Gas
IndividualGasMeters
Room details
4 rooms detailed
Bedroom
WalkinCloset
Bathroom
ShowersoverTubs2plusStallShowerTubTubinPrimaryBedroomFullonGroundFloor
Dining Room
DiningArea
Family Room
SeparateFamilyRoom
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market315
Est. value$2,369,900
Est. rent$5,868/mo
Tax rate1.10%
Price/sqft$785
On marketMay 1, 2025
PostedMay 1, 2025
Last sold$1,910,000
MLS updatedMay 28, 2025
Tour days6
Views26
How are the schools in Santa Cruz?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
May 27, 2025Sold$1,910,000$785MLSListings Inc
May 15, 2025Pending Sale$1,595,000$655MLSListings Inc
May 1, 2025Listed For Sale$1,595,000$655MLSListings Inc
Apr 28, 1994Sold$250,000$103Public Record
Sold$1,910,000
May 27, 2025•$785/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Pending Sale$1,595,000
May 15, 2025•$655/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listed For Sale$1,595,000
May 1, 2025•$655/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Sold$250,000
Apr 28, 1994•$103/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2025$4,159$320,610
Apr 8, 2024$3,856$314,322
Apr 8, 2023$3,812$308,158
Apr 8, 2022$3,772$302,116
Apr 8, 2021$3,699$296,192
Apr 8, 2020$3,672$293,156
Apr 8, 2019$3,586$287,406
Apr 8, 2018$3,548$281,772
Apr 8, 2017$3,506$276,248
Apr 8, 2016$3,326$270,830
Apr 8, 2015$3,178$266,762
Apr 8, 2014$3,127$261,536
Apr 8, 2012—$255,249
Apr 8, 2011—$250,244
Apr 8, 2010—$248,374
Apr 8, 2009—$248,964
Apr 8, 2008—$244,082
Apr 8, 2007—$239,296
Apr 8, 2006—$234,604
Apr 8, 2005—$230,004
Apr 8, 2004—$225,495
Apr 8, 2003—$221,362
Apr 8, 2002—$217,021
Apr 8, 2001—$212,765
Apr 8, 2000—$208,593
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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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