Sold26d on market
208 Germaine Ave
Santa Cruz, CA, 95065 • 95065 • Santa Cruz County
$1,250,000
$778/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,607Sqft
0.15 acLot
1962Built
Property DNA
2-Car Garage
Off Street
This home is in high demand
Listed 26 days ago · 148 views · 1 saves · Top 3% likely to sell soon
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26 days on market
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$778/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1962
Nestled in the Santa Cruz Gardens neighborhood, this 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home features wonderful curb appeal thanks to updated landscaping and an inviting front porch, the perfect spot to savor your morning coffee while watching the neighborhood come to life. Recent updates include beautifully refinished hardwood floors and paint. The thoughtfully designed floor plan offers wonderful separation of space. While the common areas flow together beautifully. The living room is anchored by a cozy fireplace, an ideal spot to curl up in front of with a good book or your favorite show during the cooler months. Spend your weekends enjoying the near year-round good weather that Santa Cruz has to offer in the spacious backyard with plenty of room for gardening, playing fetch with Fido, BBQing with guests or simply relaxing. With easy access to major commuter thoroughfares, world-class outdoor recreational activities like hiking or mountain biking at Demonstration Forest or surfing at the point, delicious locally owned restaurants, shopping, and more, its easy to see what makes this home so special.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights inviting front porch, updated landscaping, and thoughtfully designed floor plan as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$7,724/month
Principal & Interest$6,057
Property Tax$1,250
Insurance$417
Down payment20% ($250,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.10% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,000,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year Built1962
HeatingCentral Forced Air
CoolingNone
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot6,490 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year built1962
Systems
HeatingCentral Forced Air
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOff Street
Garage2 spaces
Lot6,490 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood95065
ZoningR-1-6
Annual tax$3,207
Parcel10223302
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Central Forced Air
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Living Room
Wood Burning
Exterior Features
Parking
Off Street
Utilities
Public Utilities
Water Public
Gas
PublicUtilities
Room details
2 rooms detailed
Dining Room
DiningArea
Family Room
SeparateFamilyRoom
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market26
Est. value$1,250,000
Est. rent$5,005/mo
Tax rate1.10%
Price/sqft$778
On marketJan 23, 2026
PostedJan 23, 2026
Last sold$1,250,000
MLS updatedMar 12, 2026
Tour days6
Views148
Favorites1
How are the schools in Santa Cruz?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Santa Cruz, CA, 95065
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 12, 2026Sold$1,250,000$778MLSListings Inc
Feb 22, 2026Contingent$1,299,000$808MLSListings Inc
Jan 23, 2026Listed For Sale$1,299,000$808MLSListings Inc
Sold$1,250,000
Mar 12, 2026•$778/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Contingent$1,299,000
Feb 22, 2026•$808/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listed For Sale$1,299,000
Jan 23, 2026•$808/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2025$3,207$137,724
Apr 8, 2024$2,928$135,023
Apr 8, 2023$2,812$132,376
Apr 8, 2022$2,727$129,780
Apr 8, 2021$2,529$127,236
Apr 8, 2020$2,483$125,931
Apr 8, 2019$2,427$123,462
Apr 8, 2018$2,366$121,042
Apr 8, 2017$2,324$118,669
Apr 8, 2016$2,239$116,342
Apr 8, 2015$2,085$114,594
Apr 8, 2014$2,030$112,349
Apr 8, 2012—$109,648
Apr 8, 2011—$107,498
Apr 8, 2010—$106,695
Apr 8, 2009—$106,949
Apr 8, 2008—$104,852
Apr 8, 2007—$102,796
Apr 8, 2006—$100,781
Apr 8, 2005—$98,805
Apr 8, 2004—$96,868
Apr 8, 2003—$95,093
Apr 8, 2002—$93,229
Apr 8, 2001—$91,401
Apr 8, 2000—$89,609
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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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