For Sale12d on marketHistoric · 126 yrs
233 Van Ness Ave
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 • 95060 • Santa Cruz County
$1,880,000
$814/sqft
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
3Baths
2,309Sqft
0.29 acLot
1900Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1900 · 126 years of history
2-Car Garage
Detached · Off Street
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1900 · Historic
A rare piece of Santa Cruz history, 233 Van Ness Ave is an 1883 Italianate Victorian that has stood the test of time with grace. This 4-bedroom, 3-bath home sits on a generous quarter-acre lot shaded by mature trees, offering a private sanctuary just minutes from everything that makes Santa Cruz extraordinary, UCSC, the legendary Beach Boardwalk, vibrant dining, and world-class hiking and mountain biking. Rich in architectural character and one-of-a-kind detail, this is more than a home; its a living piece of California heritage.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights one-of-a-kind detail, shaded by mature trees, and rich in architectural character as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$11,869/month
Principal & Interest$9,362
Property Tax$1,880
Insurance$627
Down payment20% ($376,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.35% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,504,000 loan
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At a glance
Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year Built1900
HeatingCentral Forced Air Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot0.29 Acres
Days on Zillow12 Days
Price/sqft$814
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year built1900
Systems
HeatingCentral Forced Air Gas
CoolingCentral Air
RoofComposition
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached, Off Street
Garage2 spaces
Fireplaces2
Lot0.29 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood95060
ZoningResidential
Annual tax$15,944
Parcel00619312
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Gas
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached
Off Street
Utilities
Natural Gas Available
Public Utilities
Water Public
Solar
Gas
NaturalGas
PublicUtilities
Room details
2 rooms detailed
Dining Room
BreakfastNookBreakfastRoomFormalDiningRoom
Family Room
SeparateFamilyRoom
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market12
Est. rent$6,729/mo
Tax rate1.10%
Price/sqft$814
On marketMar 25, 2026
PostedMar 25, 2026
Last sold$992,500
MLS updatedMar 27, 2026
Tour days9
Views3,206
Favorites106
How are the schools in Santa Cruz?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Price history
8 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 25, 2026Listed For Sale$1,880,000$814MLSListings Inc
Jan 25, 2023Sold$992,500$430Public Record
Dec 6, 2017Sold$1,195,000$518Public Record
Sep 13, 2017Pending Sale$1,245,000$539Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Jul 15, 2017Price Change$1,245,000$539Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Santa Cruz
Jun 20, 2017Price Change$1,295,000$561Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Santa Cruz
May 30, 2017Listed For Sale$1,300,000$563Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Oct 31, 1997Sold$345,000$149Public Record
Listed For Sale$1,880,000
Mar 25, 2026•$814/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Sold$992,500
Jan 25, 2023•$430/sqft•Public Record
Sold$1,195,000
Dec 6, 2017•$518/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$1,245,000
Sep 13, 2017•$539/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Price Change$1,245,000
Jul 15, 2017•$539/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Santa Cruz
Price Change$1,295,000
Jun 20, 2017•$561/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Santa Cruz
Listed For Sale$1,300,000
May 30, 2017•$563/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Sold$345,000
Oct 31, 1997•$149/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2025$15,944$1,359,706
Apr 7, 2024$14,864$1,333,046
Apr 7, 2023$14,681$1,306,907
Apr 7, 2022$14,513$1,281,281
Apr 7, 2021$14,205$1,256,159
Apr 7, 2020$14,092$1,243,278
Apr 7, 2019$13,787$1,218,900
Apr 7, 2018$13,627$1,195,000
Apr 7, 2017$5,649$474,668
Apr 7, 2016$5,343$465,360
Apr 7, 2015$5,175$458,368
Apr 7, 2014$5,089$449,390
Apr 7, 2012—$438,586
Apr 7, 2011—$429,986
Apr 7, 2010—$426,772
Apr 7, 2009—$427,786
Apr 7, 2008—$419,398
Apr 7, 2007—$411,174
Apr 7, 2006—$403,112
Apr 7, 2005—$395,208
Apr 7, 2004—$387,459
Apr 7, 2003—$380,358
Apr 7, 2002—$372,900
Apr 7, 2001—$365,588
Apr 7, 2000—$358,420
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Santa Cruz, CA • Santa Cruz County
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Nearby zip codes
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