$2,295,000
Price
3,406 Sq. Ft.
$674 / Sq. Ft.
3,406
Sq. Ft.
$674
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Perched on Santa Cruzs coveted Upper Westside, this home captures stunning sunrise vistas over Monterey Bay, as well as mesmerizing nighttime views of the city, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, and Wharf. Featuring 4 bedrooms plus an office/library, the versatile floor plan offers multiple inviting spaces for both relaxation and entertaining including a living room, formal and informal dining areas, and a grand great room with high ceilings, a fireplace, wet bar, and expansive ocean-view windows opening to...Perched on Santa Cruzs coveted Upper Westside, this home captures stunning sunrise vistas over Monterey Bay, as well as mesmerizing nighttime views of the city, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, and Wharf. Featuring 4 bedrooms plus an office/library, the versatile floor plan offers multiple inviting spaces for both relaxation and entertaining including a living room, formal and informal dining areas, and a grand great room with high ceilings, a fireplace, wet bar, and expansive ocean-view windows opening to a spacious deck. The primary suite is a retreat with a fireplace, generous walk-in closet, built-in dresser, ample storage, and a large ensuite bath opening to a private ocean-view balcony. Enjoy outdoor living across multiple decks and a private fenced backyard, perfect for gatherings or moments surrounded by nature. Conveniently located near UCSC, local schools, Westlake Park, scenic hiking and biking trails, downtown shops, fine restaurants, and the beach, this home balances tranquility with accessibility. Some of the recent updates include a newer roof, fresh interior and exterior paint, new flooring, updated lighting and hardware, new windows (currently being installed), and a newly reimagined front yard.

Property Details for 623 High Street

MLS City Name
SANTA CRUZ
Building Type
Detached
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
3
View
Bay, City Lights, Garden / Greenbelt, Neighborhood, Ocean
Cross Street
Laurent Street
LISTING UPDATED: 12/09/2025 09:41 AM

Property Details for 623 High Street

StatusActive
MLS #ML82025156
Days on Compass81
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1964
Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,538 SF
CountySanta Cruz County

Location

Listing Courtesy of David Lyng Real Estate, Lyng-Vidrine Team, DRE #70010151; Dennis A. Lunder, Broker, Dennis Lunder, DRE #00656586
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Building Information for 623 High Street

Stories2Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,538 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,723 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,185

Property Taxes

$538

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 623 High Street

Features
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Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Great Room, Library, Office Area
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tub with Jets, Updated Bath
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat, Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, Walk-in Closet
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo, Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Island, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 3
Features
  • Amenities: High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Wet Bar
  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Thermostat Controller
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Living SqFt: 3406
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage, Parking Area
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Exterior: Double Pane Windows
  • Area Text: West Santa Cruz
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 623
  • Street Name: High
  • Street Suffix: Street
  • Area ID: 43
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Structure SqFt: 3406
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 61
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: R
Location Information
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Incorporated: No
  • Parcel Number: 006-071-21-000
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: SANTA CRUZ
  • City Postal ID: 64
  • Postal Code: 95060
  • Elementary School: 847
  • Elementary School District: 840
  • Middle School Text: Mission Hill
  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City Elementary
Lot Information
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .20
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Courtyard, Deck, Fenced, Storage Shed / Structure

Property History for 623 High Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82025156

$2,295,000
Oct 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82025156

$2,295,000
Jul 14, 2025

Expired

EBRD #ML82010233

Jul 13, 2025

Expired

MLSListings #ML82010233

$2,250,000
Jun 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82010233

$2,250,000
Jun 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82010233

$2,250,000
Jun 5, 2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81980348

Jun 5, 2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81980348

$2,150,000
Mar 13, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML81980348

$2,150,000
Mar 13, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81980348

$2,150,000
Jan 27, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML81980348

$2,295,000
Jan 27, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81980348

$2,295,000
Sep 18, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81980348

$2,395,000
Sep 18, 2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81980348

$2,395,000
Jul 25, 2024

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81944723

Jul 25, 2024

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81944723

$2,495,000
Jun 21, 2024

Price Change

EBRD #ML81944723

$2,495,000
Jun 21, 2024

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81944723

$2,495,000
May 9, 2024

Price Change

EBRD #ML81944723

$2,530,000
May 9, 2024

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81944723

$2,530,000
Apr 2, 2024

Price Change

EBRD #ML81944723

$2,799,000
Apr 2, 2024

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81944723

$2,799,000
Dec 1, 2023

Price Change

EBRD #ML81944723

$2,850,000
Dec 1, 2023

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81944723

$2,850,000
Nov 7, 2023

Price Change

EBRD #ML81944723

$2,948,000
Nov 7, 2023

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81944723

$2,948,000
Oct 20, 2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81944723

$3,175,000
Oct 20, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81944723

$3,175,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/17/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82025156

$2,295,000
10/17/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82025156

$2,295,000
07/14/2025

Expired

EBRD #ML82010233

07/13/2025

Expired

MLSListings #ML82010233

$2,250,000
06/12/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82010233

$2,250,000
06/12/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82010233

$2,250,000
06/05/2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81980348

06/05/2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81980348

$2,150,000
03/13/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML81980348

$2,150,000
03/13/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81980348

$2,150,000
01/27/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML81980348

$2,295,000
01/27/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81980348

$2,295,000
09/18/2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81980348

$2,395,000
09/18/2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81980348

$2,395,000
07/25/2024

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81944723

07/25/2024

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81944723

$2,495,000
06/21/2024

Price Change

EBRD #ML81944723

$2,495,000
06/21/2024

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81944723

$2,495,000
05/09/2024

Price Change

EBRD #ML81944723

$2,530,000
05/09/2024

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81944723

$2,530,000
04/02/2024

Price Change

EBRD #ML81944723

$2,799,000
04/02/2024

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81944723

$2,799,000
12/01/2023

Price Change

EBRD #ML81944723

$2,850,000
12/01/2023

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81944723

$2,850,000
11/07/2023

Price Change

EBRD #ML81944723

$2,948,000
11/07/2023

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81944723

$2,948,000
10/20/2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81944723

$3,175,000
10/20/2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81944723

$3,175,000

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

Public Records for 623 High Street

Taxable ValueLand$185,719Additions$334,371Total$520,090
Tax Record2025$6,452 ($538 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,406 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,406 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,538 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964CountySANTA CRUZAPN006-071-21Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 623 High Street

This home is within Santa Cruz City High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Westlake Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Mission Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Harbor 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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623 High Street is a single family home for sale in Santa Cruz, CA 95060. This property was listed for sale on October 17, 2025 by David Lyng Real Estate, it's currently listed at $2,295,000. This listing's school districts are Santa Cruz City High School District, Santa Cruz City Elementary School District. Nearby schools include Westlake Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School and Harbor High School. 623 High Street is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 3,406 sqft single family home built in 1964.

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Listing Courtesy of David Lyng Real Estate, Lyng-Vidrine Team, DRE #70010151; Dennis A. Lunder, Broker, Dennis Lunder, DRE #00656586

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