Ideally located in the heart of Seabright, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers an exceptional combination of location, outdoor space, and potential. Situated on a spacious lot, the property features a generous yard with plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, outdoor activities, or simply enjoying the Santa Cruz lifestyle. Multiple storage sheds provide additional space for tools, hobbies, and recreational equipment. The unbeatable location puts you just a short stroll from popular neighborhood restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, and beautiful Seabright Beach. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, weekend getaway, or an opportunity to create your dream coastal retreat, 536 Windham Street offers endless possibilities in one of Santa Cruz's most sought-after neighborhoods!
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
5,881 sq ftLot Size
$817Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Marvin Christie•DRE #01894395• Anderson Christie, Inc.
Listed by David Anderson•DRE #01819137• Anderson Christie, Inc.
Seabright, located between the Santa Cruz Harbor and Twin Lakes State Beach, is a coastal and walkable Santa Cruz neighborhood with a surf-town feel and a low-slung bungalow streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Seabright Avenue and East Cliff Drive corridor, where coffee counters, taquerias, corner markets, and beach-cruiser traffic set the daily rhythm. Classic beach cottages and mid-century homes sit behind palms and salt-air gardens, with many blocks oriented toward the water. The Santa Cruz Harbor adds working-marina energy, from masts and chandlery storefronts to dockside patios. Seabright State Beach and the East Cliff path frame the outdoors calendar with sand, tidepools, and steady ocean views. Local staples like The Crow’s Nest, Seabright Deli, and the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History anchor the area’s lived-in, coastal culture.
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Market insights
536 Windham St · $1,200,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 31 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.6%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,200,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,247,421. (4% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
28% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Dining area
Bedrooms
More than one bedroom on the ground floor
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Shower and tub
Kitchen
Gas cooktop
Laundry & utility
Inside laundry in utility room
Flooring
Carpet
Vinyl/linoleum
Heating & cooling
Wall furnace
Parking
One parking space
Off-street and on-street parking
Construction
Shingle and clay roof
Utilities
Public utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Ideally located in the heart of Seabright, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers an exceptional combination of location, outdoor space, and potential. Situated on a spacious lot, the property features a generous yard with plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, outdoor activities, or simply enjoying the Santa Cruz lifestyle. Multiple storage sheds provide additional space for tools, hobbies, and recreational equipment. The unbeatable location puts you just a short stroll from popular neighborhood restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, and beautiful Seabright Beach. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, weekend getaway, or an opportunity to create your dream coastal retreat, 536 Windham Street offers endless possibilities in one of Santa Cruz's most sought-after neighborhoods!
Public Records
Aug 15, 1984
Sold
$29,000
$20/sq ft
Public Records
May 12, 1982
Sold
$13,000
$9/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 16, 1981
Sold
$23,500
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,375 (−73.1%)
$101,565 + $60,939
$162,504
2024
$8,836 (+311.6%)
$543,977 + $228,068
$772,045
2023
$2,147 (+4.8%)
$543,977 + $228,068
$772,045
2022
$2,049 (+1.8%)
$97,620 + $58,572
$156,192
2021
$2,012 (+0.7%)
$95,706 + $57,424
$153,130
2020
$1,998 (+2.7%)
$93,830 + $56,298
$150,128
2019
$1,945 (+1.0%)
$92,868 + $55,720
$148,588
2018
$1,925 (+1.2%)
$91,048 + $54,628
$145,676
2017
$1,903 (+4.9%)
$87,512 + $52,508
$140,020
2016
$1,814 (+8.1%)
$87,512 + $52,508
$140,020
2015
$1,678 (+1.5%)
$85,796 + $51,478
$137,274
2014
$1,653 (−0.3%)
$82,852 + $49,710
$132,562
2013
$1,658 (+2.9%)
$82,852 + $49,710
$132,562
2012
$1,611 (+1.9%)
$82,478 + $49,486
$131,964
2011
$1,581 (−3.4%)
$80,859 + $48,516
$129,375
2010
$1,636 (−1.3%)
$79,274 + $47,565
$126,839
2009
$1,657 (+4.9%)
$78,682 + $47,210
$125,892
2008
$1,581
$78,869 + $47,322
$126,191
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,881 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,468
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,468
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
01015108
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 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
Mar 2, 2027 • Active
Bldg residential
Remove habitable features from a detached workshop.
Remodel
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
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance 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 84° expected this year, 14 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 • 95062
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Santa Cruz. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 536 Windham St
$1,198,980
$1,020 under list price of $1.20M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.0M to $1.6M.