StatusAccepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract)
About 839 Riverside Ave
Amazing investment opportunity! Beautiful victorian style triplex with a bonus detached back house that has been updated with a fresh coat of paint and newer flooring. The triplex includes a 2 bed/1.5 bath and two 1 bed/1bath units. The main house features gorgeous tall ceilings that give the space a feeling of airiness. Centrally located with easy access to highway 17 and highway 1 for those that commute, the delicious restaurants of downtown Santa Cruz, and most importantly, the world-famous beaches that Santa Cruz is known for. Live in one unit and rent out the other three to offset your mortgage! Great location, great opportunity!
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Victorian
Year Built: 1890
Stories: 2
Living Area: 2,612 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Room Real Estate
Office Phone: (831) 234-6683
Listing Agent: Pavlina&Tarantino
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate
Fireplace: Living Room
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 4
Total Bedroom Count: 5
Exterior Features
Parking Information:
Attached Garage: No
Parking: Off Street
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.23 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Fireplace(s), Wall Furnace
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: From Santa Cruz, head north on Chestnut St toward Rincon St, turn right onto Locust St, turn right at the 1st cross street to Center St, turn left to Laurel St, continue to Broadway, turn left to Riverside Ave then 839 Riverside Ave will be on the left. Cross Street: Riverside Ave/ Soquel Ave
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $1,649,000
Price Per SqFt: $631/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $4,722
Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison
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This property is $299K more than the Median Sold Price and $254/SqFt less than other homes in Santa Cruz, CA.
Based on homes sold in the last 12 months
MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: CRMLS
MLS Number: #ML81906292
Listing Office:
Office Name: Room Real Estate
Office Phone: (831) 234-6683
Listing Agent: Pavlina&Tarantino
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Property Sales & Tax
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$4,722
$355,343
2020
$4,689
$351,699
2019
$4,544
$344,802
2018
$4,544
$338,042
2017
$4,494
$331,414
History based on county public records data.
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Schools
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Nearby Schools
5
/10
Gault Elementary School
1320 Seabright Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.76 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
4
/10
Bay View Elementary School
1231 Bay St
Distance between this listing and this school1.14 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
7
/10
Westlake Elementary School
1000 High St
Distance between this listing and this school1.56 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
6
/10
Mission Hill Middle School
425 King St
Distance between this listing and this school0.81 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
5
/10
Branciforte Middle School
315 Poplar Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.03 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
6
/10
Shoreline Middle School
855 17th Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.99 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
9
/10
Santa Cruz High School
415 Walnut Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.65 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
6
/10
Alternative Family Education
840 N Branciforte Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.69 miles
Public District Grades KG-12
6
/10
Ark Independent Studies
840 N Branciforte Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.70 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $61,353. Typical income of Santa Cruz, CA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
Frequently Asked Questions About 839 Riverside Ave
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 839 Riverside Ave property is $1,649,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 839 Riverside Ave is a house located in Santa Cruz, California, 95060.
Is this property for sale now?
Accepting Backup Offers: 839 Riverside Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $4,722 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 839 Riverside Ave has 5 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 839 Riverside Ave is 2,612 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 839 Riverside Ave is 1890.
This home is located at 839 Riverside Ave in Santa Cruz, CA and zip code 95060 in the Lower Ocean neighborhood. This 2,612 square foot home, which was built in 1890, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 08, 2022 and is currently priced at $1,649,000.
While more than 15 listings in Santa Cruz, CA in October 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 12 listings sold at asking price, and more than 11 were sold below. Between September 2024 and October 2024, Santa Cruz, CA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 22.5%. The median list price of listings available in October 2024 was $1,350,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 45 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.
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Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. and /or other sources. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. The data contained herein is copyrighted by CRMLS and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. 
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