$10,000

closing credit¹

416 Stanford Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062

$1,250,000
3 beds
2 full
1,062 sqft
0.1 acres
$1,177 / sqft
House

Property details

About 416 Stanford Ave

Welcome to your Surf City cottage, tucked away in one of the most desirable and walkable banana belt locations of Santa Cruz. Living in this sunny, and peaceful neighborhood you will enjoy year-round gardening and the soothing sounds of birds all around. This cottage is nestled in a hidden spot, away from the hustle and bustle of tourists, yet steps away from the best local restaurants, shops, and services this beach town has to offer. Just a quick bike ride to local beaches, harbor, and secret swimming holes. Nearby hiking, biking, archery, and disc golf. Great schools, top-notch grocery stores with locally grown produce, and parks all within walking distance. You'll love the close proximity to ocean overlooks, ideal for morning coffee, and the Rio Theater for live shows. Enjoy a flat, bike-friendly neighborhood with tree-lined streets, where pride of ownership and community spirit thrives. Just a 5-min drive to downtown, with easy access to HWY17 and the beautiful Redwoods in San Lorenzo Valley. Live where nature and convenience meet, in a peaceful, welcoming neighborhood. Artist studio is approx 352sf. Tenants have been given notice. Some photos are prior to tenants. Property needs TLC but is an unpolished gem for its next lucky owner. Only being shown during open houses.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Under Contract)
Size1,062 sqft
Lot size0.141 Acres
Year built1931
ParkingCovered, Carport, Guest, Off Street, Uncovered
MLS #ML81991153
ViewNeighborhood

Summary

  • MLS Number: ML81991153
  • MLS Name: CRMLS
  • Office Name: Intero Real Estate Services
  • Office Phone: (831) 464-5310
  • Listing Agent: Julia Dawn Topping

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Nov 25, 2009
Home Sold
$628,000
Jul 14, 2006
Home Sold
$723,000
Oct 04, 2005
Home Sold
$649,000
Jun 15, 2005
Home Sold
$57,000
Mar 30, 2005
Home Sold
$562,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$794,744$9,083
2023$779,161$8,973
2022$763,884$8,873
2021$748,905$8,690
2020$741,226$8,622
2019$726,693$8,338
2018$712,444$8,338
2017$698,474$8,232

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Gault Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

1320 Seabright Ave

6

DeLaveaga Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

1145 Morrissey Blvd

5

Green Acres Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.3 mi

966 Bostwick Ln

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $75,841. Residents of Santa Cruz, CA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

33%
<35k
35%
35k-100k
20%
100k-200k
12%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

51%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
20%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

12%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Yoga/pilatesYoga/pilates

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Chico'sChico's
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • ChipotleChipotle
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolvoVolvo
  • MazdaMazda
  • AudiAudi

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • RockRock
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 416 Stanford Ave

This home is located at 416 Stanford Ave in Santa Cruz, CA and zip code 95062 in the Banana Belt neighborhood. This 1,062 square foot home, which was built in 1931, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 21, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,250,000.

Santa Cruz, CA housing market in January 2025 saw over 6 listings sold above listed price, more than 7 sold at listed price and over 21 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Santa Cruz, CA increased by 10.6% between December and January 2025. Listings spent 35 days on the market in January 2025, and had a median list price of $1,375,000 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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