250 River Street 430, Santa Cruz, California 95060, Santa Cruz, 95060 - 1 bed, 1 bath
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Santa Cruz, California 95060
This Turnkey Condominium represents a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $459,000—positioned well above the $424,171 Fair Market Value by 8%. While priced at a premium, the property offers a Condition Rating of 4, featuring recent paint and carpet updates. Located in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz, residents enjoy a South-Facing Balcony with river views and high walkability. This is an ideal lifestyle choice for first-time buyers or UCSC-affiliated professionals seeking a move-in ready home near top-rated schools like Santa Cruz High.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 250 River Street 430 Subject | $459,000* List Price | 1 | 1 | 600 | $707 | - |
A 180 Dakota Avenue 64 Sold | $526,000 | 2 | 1 | 784 | $671 | 0.5 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
Built in 1986 (38 years old), the property is well-maintained but dated. While the sellers recently updated the carpet and paint, the kitchen retains original 1980s cabinetry and a dated electric coil cooktop. It is move-in ready but lacks the modern renovations required for a higher rating.
Situated in the heart of Santa Cruz, this property offers exceptional walkability to premier shopping, dining, and the San Lorenzo River, while providing easy access to UCSC and major freeways.
The condo is move-in ready with fresh interior paint and brand-new carpeting, offering a clean and updated aesthetic that appeals to first-time buyers and investors alike.
As a top-floor unit with a south-facing balcony, the home enjoys abundant natural light and pleasant views of the town and river without the disturbance of overhead neighbors.
The lack of an elevator in the complex requires residents to climb two flights of stairs, which may limit the buyer pool to those without mobility concerns.
At $636 per month, the association fees are relatively high for a 600-square-foot one-bedroom unit, which may impact the overall affordability and financing for some buyers.
Situated in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz, this 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo is ideal for anyone who wants easy access to UCSC, freeways, and all that downtown Santa Cruz has to offer. You'll find this sunny and bright home two flights up on the top floor of the gated River Street West community. The view from the living room faces south across the balcony, where one can gaze over the neighborhood toward the San Lorenzo River and the town. There is no elevator in this complex. The assigned carport parking for this unit is conveniently located near the stairs that lead to the home. Sellers have repainted the walls and replaced the carpet for a fresh, clean experience for the new owners. The home has been maintained well and is ready to move in. Many favorite stores are nearby, including New Leaf Market, San Lorenzo Garden Center, Java Junction, PetSmart, Patagonia, and the Pacific Cookie Company, to name a few.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 1.9 mi
Grades 6-8 • 0.6 mi
Grades 6-8 • 1.1 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Baths | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Square foot | 600 | 784 |
| Lot Size | - | 784 |
| Price | $459.0K | $881.2K |
| Price per sq ft | $765 | $757 |
| Built year | 1986 | 1973 |
| HOA | $636.0 | $484 |
| Days on market | 16 | 70 |
Jul 7, 2026
$459,000
Initial Listing
Dec 4, 2015
$325,000
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Sep 26, 2005
$340,000
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Aug 7, 2003
$240,000
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Jul 16, 1999
$117,000
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