Rare opportunity to own a piece of Santa Cruz history with this distinctive Victorian. Rich in character and architectural charm, this versatile property has been thoughtfully improved with over $150,000 in recent upgrades while retaining the appeal of its original character. Ideally located near the heart of Santa Cruz, 419 Locust St offers convenient access to downtown dining, coffee shops, grocery options, local shopping, and everyday services. Enjoy close proximity to neighborhood parks and the city's rich entertainment scene, with the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and coastline just a short drive or bike ride away. The main residence offers 4 bedrooms with a top-floor studio featuring its own kitchenette and bathroom, creating a flexible space for guests, work, or additional living arrangements. An attached 1-bedroom, 1-bath ADU adds another layer of versatility, with separate entrance. A large rear barn provides additional space and potential, with the possibility of future ADU conversion, subject to buyer verification and permit research. With multiple living spaces, substantial recent improvements, and the distinctive character of a coveted Victorian, 419 Locust offers a rare opportunity to own a truly unique Santa Cruz property with the flexibility today's buyers seek.
Single-familyProperty Type
1885Year Built
10,585 sq ftLot Size
$610Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Logan Andren•DRE #02002055• Andren Homes Inc
Mission Hill, located between Downtown Santa Cruz and the Westside, is a hillside and historic Santa Cruz neighborhood with a campus-edge energy and a canopy of mature trees. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Mission Street near Bay Street, where coffee counters, taquerias, and small storefronts meet steady foot traffic. Classic Craftsman and Spanish Revival homes line winding streets, with stairways and pocket viewpoints shaping daily routes. UC Santa Cruz’s nearby presence adds a bookish, bike-and-walk rhythm without overpowering the residential feel. The Mission Santa Cruz and its gardens lend a quiet, landmark backdrop, while the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History anchors cultural calendars downtown. Natural Bridges State Beach sits a short drive away for open-sky breaks from the hills.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Separate family room
Accessory dwelling unit
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
Kitchen
(No kitchen appliance details provided)
Laundry & utility
(No laundry or utility room details provided)
Flooring
(No flooring details provided)
Heating & cooling
Ceiling fan
Other heating (see remarks)
Exterior features
Composition roof
Home design
Single family detached home
3 stories
Parking
2-car garage
Off-street parking (total 4 parking spaces)
Security
(No security details provided)
Construction
Built with other foundation (see remarks)
Utilities
Public water
Sewer connected
Public utilities
HOA & community
(No HOA or community details provided)
Financial info
(No financial details provided)
Other
Living area approximately 3,440
Accessory dwelling unit size approximately 646
Electricity and solar
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Rare opportunity to own a piece of Santa Cruz history with this distinctive Victorian. Rich in character and architectural charm, this versatile property has been thoughtfully improved with over $150,000 in recent upgrades while retaining the appeal of its original character. Ideally located near the heart of Santa Cruz, 419 Locust St offers convenient access to downtown dining, coffee shops, grocery options, local shopping, and everyday services. Enjoy close proximity to neighborhood parks and the city's rich entertainment scene, with the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and coastline just a short drive or bike ride away. The main residence offers 4 bedrooms with a top-floor studio featuring its own kitchenette and bathroom, creating a flexible space for guests, work, or additional living arrangements. An attached 1-bedroom, 1-bath ADU adds another layer of versatility, with separate entrance. A large rear barn provides additional space and potential, with the possibility of future ADU conversion, subject to buyer verification and permit research. With multiple living spaces, substantial recent improvements, and the distinctive character of a coveted Victorian, 419 Locust offers a rare opportunity to own a truly unique Santa Cruz property with the flexibility today's buyers seek.
Public Records
May 16, 1986
Sold
$290,000
$84/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,222 (+7.6%)
$189,198 + $388,342
$577,540
2024
$6,715 (+1.2%)
$185,488 + $380,728
$566,216
2023
$6,636 (+1.1%)
$185,488 + $380,728
$566,216
2022
$6,564 (+2.0%)
$181,850 + $373,264
$555,114
2021
$6,433 (+0.8%)
$178,284 + $365,944
$544,228
2020
$6,385 (+2.2%)
$174,790 + $358,768
$533,558
2019
$6,244 (+1.1%)
$172,996 + $355,090
$528,086
2018
$6,176 (+1.3%)
$169,604 + $348,128
$517,732
2017
$6,099 (+5.5%)
$163,018 + $334,612
$497,630
2016
$5,779 (+4.9%)
$163,018 + $334,612
$497,630
2015
$5,509 (+1.7%)
$159,822 + $328,050
$487,872
2014
$5,418 (−0.4%)
$154,338 + $316,792
$471,130
2013
$5,439 (+1.9%)
$154,338 + $316,792
$471,130
2012
$5,338 (+2.1%)
$153,640 + $315,360
$469,000
2011
$5,229 (+1.4%)
$150,627 + $309,175
$459,802
2010
$5,156 (−1.4%)
$147,674 + $303,113
$450,787
2009
$5,230 (+5.4%)
$146,570 + $300,848
$447,418
2008
$4,964
$146,918 + $301,563
$448,481
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
8
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,585 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1885
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,119
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,119
Year built
1885
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
00641113
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
RL
Multiple Residence – Low-Density District
To promote the development of multifamily townhouses, condominiums and apartments at a low to medium density of 10.1 to 27 units per acre, depending on unit mix; to stabilize and protect the residential characteristics of the district and to promote and encourage a suitable environment for the lives of families and single persons. This section of the Zoning Ordinance is also part of the Local Coastal Implementation Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Jun 8, 2023 • Final
Bldg residential
Replace the water service line.
Plumbing
Aug 9, 2022 • Final
Bldg residential
Reroof a barn.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 81° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Santa Cruz, CA • 95060
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 27% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 419 Locust St
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