Last Sold Price
3 beds1,397 sqft$644/sqft
728 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Description

An oasis in the heart of Santa Cruz, this has been the home of the Fairytale Farm for many years. Now, it's ready for your dreams to take form. You will appreciate the ideal single-level floor plan that provides the option for flexible living arrangements. The private back bedroom, bathroom, and wet bar have been rented both on a short-term and long-term basis providing a nice income stream over the years. The current owners have a coveted whole-house vacation rental permit, and this may be transferrable...An oasis in the heart of Santa Cruz, this has been the home of the Fairytale Farm for many years. Now, it's ready for your dreams to take form. You will appreciate the ideal single-level floor plan that provides the option for flexible living arrangements. The private back bedroom, bathroom, and wet bar have been rented both on a short-term and long-term basis providing a nice income stream over the years. The current owners have a coveted whole-house vacation rental permit, and this may be transferrable to the next steward of the property. While this original Santa Cruz bungalow is a very special home, the RM zoning allows for a variety of very interesting DEVELOPMENT POSSIBILITIES. UPTO 7 UNITS could be built on this parcel. You could also add multiple units on the parcel while keeping the existing home in place which could even be converted into a duplex. First showings are on Thursday 10/12 from 9:30am-Noon, and both SAT/SUN 1-4pm. Don't miss this very special opportunity!
LISTING CLOSED: 11/22/2017 12:00 AM

Property Details for 728 Riverside Avenue

Status
MLS #
ML81680854
Days on Compass
12
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built
1922
Lot Size
0.17 AC / 7,492 SF
MLS City Name
SANTA CRUZ
Building Type
Detached
Garage Spaces
1
Cross Street
Broadway

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,040,000

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

99.1%

Santa Cruz, CA

9 comparable properties found

a front view of a house
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1

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Sold 10/09/25

3
Bedrooms
1,313
Square Feet
0.03
Acres
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1/32
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3
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,298
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
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Square Feet
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Sold 10/23/25

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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres
a front view of a house with a garden and yard
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Sold 01/06/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
1/2
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Sold 10/28/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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$1,100,000

Sold 07/24/25

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Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

Sold By Keller Williams-Santa Cruz, Maria Kelly, DRE #01826299

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Building Information for 728 Riverside Avenue

Stories-Year Built1922Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,492 SF

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Property Information for 728 Riverside Avenue

Features
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Room Information
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Living Room
  • Living SqFt: 1397
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Detached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, Parking Area
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: East Santa Cruz
  • Roof: Composition
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 728
  • Street Name: Riverside
  • Street Suffix: Avenue
  • Area ID: 42
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Structure SqFt: 1397
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 95
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: RM
Location Information
  • Parcel Number: 007-401-25-000
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: SANTA CRUZ
  • City Postal ID: 64
  • Postal Code: 95060
  • Elementary School District: 840
  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .17
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor

Property History for 728 Riverside Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 22, 2017

Sold

MLSListings #ML81680854

$899,950
Nov 22, 2017

Sold

EBRD #ML81680854

$899,950
Nov 15, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #610571803

$900,000

+4.3% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/22/2017

Sold

MLSListings #ML81680854

$899,950
11/22/2017

Sold

EBRD #ML81680854

$899,950
11/15/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #610571803

$900,000

+4.3% / yr

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

Public Records for 728 Riverside Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$812,410Additions$232,059Total$1,044,469
Tax Record2025$12,285 ($1,024 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,397 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,397 SqFtLot Size7,492 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1922Year Renovated1922CountySANTA CRUZAPN007-401-25-000

Schools near 728 Riverside Avenue

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
Gault 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 728 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$899,950
3
1,397
7,492
$735,000
3
1,288
5,924
$264,500
3
2,289
7,449
1
1,390
7,536
$665,000
2
832
2,614
$300,000
3
2,611
10,106

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