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623 High Street, Santa Cruz, California 95060, Santa Cruz, 95060 - 4 bed, 3 bath

623 High Street, Santa Cruz, California 95060 home-pic-0
ACTIVE$2,295,000
623 High Street, Santa Cruz, California 95060
4Beds
3Baths
3,406Sqft
8,538Lot

Price Vs. Estimate

The estimated value ($2,680,081.435) is $385,081.435 (16%) higher than the list price ($2,295,000). This property may be underpriced.

Key pros and cons

Top Pros:
Panoramic Ocean & City Views: The property offers stunning sunrise vistas over Monterey Bay and mesmerizing nighttime views of the city, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, and Wharf, enhanced by expansive ocean-view windows and a private ocean-view balcony.
Top Cons:
Potential for Original Core Systems: Built in 1964, despite recent cosmetic updates, there is no explicit mention of upgrades to major systems like plumbing, electrical, or HVAC, which could be a future consideration for buyers.

Compared to the nearby listings

Price:$2.29M vs avg $1.51M (+$785,000)87%
Size:3,406 sqft vs avg 1,820 sqft94%
Price/sqft:$674 vs avg $90417%

More Insights

Built in 1964 (61 years old).
Condition: Built in 1964, this property has undergone significant recent cosmetic renovations, including new flooring, fresh paint, updated lighting, new windows, and a newer roof, making it largely move-in ready. The bathrooms are extensively and tastefully renovated with modern fixtures and finishes. However, the kitchen, while functional with painted cabinets and newer appliances, features outdated tile countertops and backsplash, preventing an 'Excellent' rating. While many components are updated, the lack of explicit mention of updates to all major systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) given the home's age, and the dated kitchen, align it with a 'Good' condition score, indicating it's well-maintained with recent improvements but not a full, top-to-bottom modern renovation.
Year Built
1964
Close
-
List price
$2.29M
Original List price
$2.29M
Price/Sqft
$674
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
ML82025156
Home ConditionGood
Features
Excellent View: Bay, City Lights, Park/Greenbelt, Neighborhood, Ocean
Deck
ViewBay,City Lights,Park/Greenbelt,Neighborhood,Ocean

About this home

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.

Condition Rating
Good
Built in 1964, this property has undergone significant recent cosmetic renovations, including new flooring, fresh paint, updated lighting, new windows, and a newer roof, making it largely move-in ready. The bathrooms are extensively and tastefully renovated with modern fixtures and finishes. However, the kitchen, while functional with painted cabinets and newer appliances, features outdated tile countertops and backsplash, preventing an 'Excellent' rating. While many components are updated, the lack of explicit mention of updates to all major systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) given the home's age, and the dated kitchen, align it with a 'Good' condition score, indicating it's well-maintained with recent improvements but not a full, top-to-bottom modern renovation.
Pros & Cons

Pros

Panoramic Ocean & City Views: The property offers stunning sunrise vistas over Monterey Bay and mesmerizing nighttime views of the city, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, and Wharf, enhanced by expansive ocean-view windows and a private ocean-view balcony.
Coveted Upper Westside Location: Situated on Santa Cruz's desirable Upper Westside, the home provides convenient access to UCSC, local schools, Westlake Park, hiking/biking trails, downtown shops, restaurants, and the beach.
Extensive Recent Renovations: 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, enhancing its modern appeal.
Spacious & Flexible Layout: Featuring 4 bedrooms plus an office/library, the versatile floor plan includes multiple inviting spaces like a living room, formal and informal dining areas, and a grand great room with high ceilings, a fireplace, and wet bar.
Enhanced Outdoor Living & Primary Suite: The property boasts multiple decks and a private fenced backyard for outdoor enjoyment, complemented by a primary suite retreat with a fireplace, generous walk-in closet, ample storage, and a private ocean-view balcony.

Cons

Potential for Original Core Systems: Built in 1964, despite recent cosmetic updates, there is no explicit mention of upgrades to major systems like plumbing, electrical, or HVAC, which could be a future consideration for buyers.
Lack of Central Air Conditioning: The property description does not indicate the presence of a cooling system, which might be a drawback for some buyers seeking central air conditioning, particularly during warmer periods.
Incomplete Renovation Scope: The phrase 'Some of the recent updates include' suggests that not all areas or components of the home have been fully renovated, potentially leaving older elements in other bathrooms or parts of the kitchen.

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