623 High Street, Santa Cruz, California 95060, Santa Cruz, 95060 - 4 bed, 3 bath
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Santa Cruz, California 95060
This Spacious Upper Westside Residence is a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $1,995,000—positioned well below the $2,117,385 Fair Market Value by 5%. This valuation gap offers $122,385 in Instant Equity for the buyer. Featuring a 3,406 sqft floor plan with panoramic ocean views and multiple decks, the home maintains a Condition Rating of 3. While the interior offers modern updates, it remains a prime canvas for personalization. This property is an ideal acquisition for Buy-and-Hold Investors or Owner-Occupants seeking a high-potential coastal lifestyle.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 623 High Street Subject | $1,995,000* List Price | 4 | 3 | 3,406 | $622 | - |
A 105 Sylvar Street Active | $2,495,000 List Price | 6 | 4 | 3,698 | $675 | 0.6 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is move-in ready.
Built in 1964 but features significant recent capital improvements including a newer roof, new windows, fresh paint, and new flooring. While the kitchen and bathrooms are functional and move-in ready, they remain dated with older tile countertops and cabinetry styles, preventing an excellent rating.
Situated on the coveted Upper Westside, the property offers breathtaking sunrise vistas of Monterey Bay and iconic nighttime views of the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Wharf.
The home features significant recent improvements, including a newer roof, new windows, fresh interior/exterior paint, and updated flooring, significantly reducing immediate maintenance concerns for the buyer.
With over 3,400 square feet of living space, including a dedicated office and multiple ocean-view decks, the floor plan is ideal for both professional remote work and large-scale entertaining.
Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 4, other record bedroom count = 3.
Located on High Street, a main thoroughfare for the Upper Westside and UCSC, the property may experience increased traffic volume and noise during peak commute hours.
While the home has undergone cosmetic and surface-level updates, the 1964 construction may still possess original underlying systems or architectural limitations typical of its era.
On Santa Cruz's 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 Oceanview decks and a private fenced backyard, perfect for gatherings. 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, and a newly reimagined front yard.
No exterior & parking available.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.0 | 71% |
| Baths | 3.0 | 2.0 | 51% |
| Square foot | 3,406 | 1,620 | 92% |
| Lot Size | 8,538 | 7,057 | 58% |
| Price | $2.00M | $1.40M | 78% |
| Price per sq ft | $586 | $902 | 16% |
| Built year | 1964 | 1974 | 38% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 26 | 117 | 3% |
May 19, 2026
$1,995,000
Initial Listing