265 15th Ave

$2,625,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,465 Sq. Ft.
$1,792 / Sq. Ft.
1,465
Sq. Ft.
$1,792
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Legend has it, there's a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. It just so happens, that there is a pot of gold at the end of 15th in SC. With unobstructed views of Blacks Beach, the 3 bed. 2 bath home is what coastal living is all about. Long time residents have been enjoying this custom built home & built in 1956. When you walk in the front door, that ocean view is Wow! Views from the living room with a beautiful fireplace with pink granite surround. Dining room has ocean views too, an adjoining...Legend has it, there's a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. It just so happens, that there is a pot of gold at the end of 15th in SC. With unobstructed views of Blacks Beach, the 3 bed. 2 bath home is what coastal living is all about. Long time residents have been enjoying this custom built home & built in 1956. When you walk in the front door, that ocean view is Wow! Views from the living room with a beautiful fireplace with pink granite surround. Dining room has ocean views too, an adjoining kitchen with backyard views and 3 spacious bedrooms are comfy! The primary bedroom has an en-suite bathroom & plenty of closet space & natural light from the many windows. 2 more bed. are also roomy & a 2nd bath. There is a slider in the back bedroom to a beautiful brick patio. There are beautiful hardwood floors throughout, solid surface countertops in the kitchen, tiled bathroom floors & tiled counters. An added bonus is the cute cottage with its own bathroom & access to the large backyard. There is a 2 car garage with cabinets for tools & a workbench. More parking in the driveway. Freshly painted inside, landscaped & ready for the new owners to enjoy. Don't miss out on this opportunity to purchase a little piece of heaven at the end of the rainbow.

Listing Agent

  1. Diana Mercer

    Diana Mercer

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01017978

    diana.mercer@compass.com

    P: (831)-234-1346

Property Details for 265 15th Avenue

MLS City Name
SANTA CRUZ
Building Type
Detached
Style
Cottage
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Ocean
Cross Street
Portola
LISTING UPDATED: 11/20/2025 05:53 PM

Property Details for 265 15th Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #ML82021476
Days on Compass58
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1956
Lot Size0.14 AC / 5,881 SF
CountySanta Cruz County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Diana Mercer, DRE #01017978

Sold By Compass, Meghan Philp, DRE #02158811

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Building Information for 265 15th Avenue

Stories1Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 5,881 SF

Payment Calculator

$13,925 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$12,971

Property Taxes

$954

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 265 15th Avenue

Features
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Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Other
  • Bathroom: Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub
  • Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Double, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
Features
  • Amenities: Bay Window
  • Communications: Cable TV
  • Energy Features: Low Flow Toilet
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Living Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Laundry: In Garage, Washer / Dryer
  • Living SqFt: 1465
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage, On Street
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Live Oak
  • Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • Stories: One Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 265
  • Street Name: 15th
  • Street Suffix: Avenue
  • Area ID: 45
Second Unit Information
  • Second Unit Description: Guest Cottage
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Structure SqFt: 1465
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 69
Development Information
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Zoning Detail: R-1-6
Location Information
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 028-154-20-000
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: SANTA CRUZ
  • City Postal ID: 64
  • Postal Code: 95062
  • Elementary School District: 880
  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City Elementary
Lot Information
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Mixed Height / Type, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Crawl Space
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .14
  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, BBQ Area, Fenced

Property History for 265 15th Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 20, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #ML82021476

$2,625,000
Nov 20, 2025

Sold

EBRD #ML82021476

$2,625,000
Nov 9, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #ML82021476

Nov 9, 2025

Pending

EBRD #ML82021476

Nov 9, 2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #ML82021476

Oct 28, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82021476

$2,895,000
Oct 28, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82021476

$2,895,000
Sep 26, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82021476

$3,195,000
Sep 26, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82021476

$3,195,000
Sep 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82021476

$3,486,500
Sep 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82021476

$3,486,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/20/2025

Sold

MLSListings #ML82021476

$2,625,000
11/20/2025

Sold

EBRD #ML82021476

$2,625,000
11/09/2025

Pending

MLSListings #ML82021476

11/09/2025

Pending

EBRD #ML82021476

11/09/2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #ML82021476

10/28/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82021476

$2,895,000
10/28/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82021476

$2,895,000
09/26/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82021476

$3,195,000
09/26/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82021476

$3,195,000
09/13/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82021476

$3,486,500
09/12/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82021476

$3,486,500

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 265 15th Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$618,934Additions$238,735Total$857,669
Tax Record2025$11,447 ($954 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,465 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,465 SqFtLot Size5,881 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956ZoningR-1-6CountySANTA CRUZAPN028-154-20

Schools near 265 15th Avenue

This home is within Live Oak Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Alternative Family Education School
PublicK to 12

Mission Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Soquel High School
Public9 to 12

Santa Cruz High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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