Full of character & possibility, 900 Walnut Ave offers generous living spaces, abundant natural light & an expansive 7,492 sqft parcel w/ exceptional potential. The freshly painted exterior features inviting designer-selected colors for lasting curb appeal. Inside experience warm tones, older hardwood & upgraded LVP/LVT floors, a traditional FP & large dual pane windows enhance the spacious living areas. The family room features a beautiful vaulted, open beamed ceiling, enclosed built-in storage & a wall of sliding glass doors opening to the huge backyard. A wide entry & pass-through breakfast bar, seamlessly connect the family room to the bright kitchen, where original cabinetry & tile preserve the home's vintage charm, complemented by ample storage and a skylight. The spacious primary suite includes an ensuite bath plus an addt'l vanity area, offering exciting potential to create a luxurious expanded bath & closet if desired. Outside, the oversized backyard is a blank canvas w/ fruit trees & a stream along the rear, ready for gardens, entertaining, play or your own private retreat. The generous parcel may also offer potential to explore an ADU, refer to the City. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy today & personalize for tomorrow on a forever sized lot in a fantastic neighborhood.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
7,492 sq ftLot Size
$870Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sheila Feddema•DRE #01271425• Sherman & Boone Realtors
Listed by Sheila Giblin•DRE #02163029• Sherman & Boone Realtors
King Street, located between Ocean Street and Soquel Avenue, is a residential and mixed-use Santa Cruz neighborhood with a walkable grid and a classic coastal feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Ocean Street–Soquel Avenue corridor, where taquerias, coffee counters, and small storefronts keep the sidewalks active. Early-20th-century cottages and modest bungalows sit alongside low-rise apartments, with front porches and compact yards shaping the streetscape. The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) anchors nearby culture with rotating exhibitions and community events. The Rio Theatre adds a marquee-lit dose of live music and film nights. San Lorenzo Park and the Riverwalk bring open lawns and a leafy path that tracks the water toward downtown.
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Market insights
900 Walnut Ave · $1,675,000
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
$1,675,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,247,421. (26% lower 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
Separate family room
Dining area in living room
Wood-burning fireplace in living room
Vaulted ceiling
Open-beam ceiling
Walk-in closet
Grab bars
Bedrooms
Primary suite/retreat
More than one bedroom on the ground floor
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Primary stall shower
Stall shower
Tile
Tub
Full bathroom on the ground floor
Kitchen
Tile countertops
Skylights
Dishwasher
Exhaust fan
Garbage disposal
Hood over range
Gas oven range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry inside in a utility room
Flooring
Hardwood
Laminate
Tile
Vinyl/linoleum
Heating & cooling
Central forced-air heating
Fireplace heating
Exterior features
Fenced backyard
Wood fencing
Gate
Mostly level terrain
Home design
Two stories
Traditional architectural style
Parking
Attached two-car garage
Gate/door opener
Off-street parking
On-street parking
Construction
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Concrete perimeter and slab foundation
Composition, rolled/hot-mop, and shingle roofing
Utilities
Natural gas
Individual gas meters
Public utilities
Public sewer
Public water
Financial info
Cash or conventional financing
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Full of character & possibility, 900 Walnut Ave offers generous living spaces, abundant natural light & an expansive 7,492 sqft parcel w/exceptional potential. The freshly painted exterior features inviting designer-selected colors for lasting curb appeal. Inside experience warm tones, older hardwood & upgraded LVP/LVT floors, a traditional FP & large dual pane windows enhance the spacious living areas. The family room features a beautiful vaulted, open beamed ceiling, enclosed built-in storage & a wall of sliding glass doors opening to the huge backyard. A wide entry & pass-through breakfast bar, seamlessly connect the family room to the bright kitchen, where original cabinetry & tile preserve the home's vintage charm, complemented by ample storage and a skylight. The spacious primary suite includes an ensuite bath plus an addt'l vanity area, offering exciting potential to create a luxurious expanded bath & closet if desired. Outside, the oversized backyard is a blank canvas w/fruit trees & a stream along the rear, ready for gardens, entertaining, play or your own private retreat. The generous parcel may also offer potential to explore an ADU, refer to the City. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy today & personalize for tomorrow on a forever sized lot in a fantastic neighborhood.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,462 (+11.3%)
$28,214 + $54,146
$82,360
2024
$1,314 (+0.9%)
$27,660 + $53,084
$80,744
2023
$1,302 (+0.8%)
$27,660 + $53,084
$80,744
2022
$1,292 (+1.5%)
$27,118 + $52,043
$79,161
2021
$1,273 (+0.6%)
$26,586 + $51,023
$77,609
2020
$1,265 (+2.9%)
$26,065 + $50,023
$76,088
2019
$1,230 (+0.8%)
$25,798 + $49,510
$75,308
2018
$1,220 (+0.9%)
$25,292 + $48,539
$73,831
2017
$1,208 (+4.1%)
$24,310 + $46,654
$70,964
2016
$1,161 (+12.4%)
$24,310 + $46,654
$70,964
2015
$1,033 (+1.4%)
$23,834 + $45,740
$69,574
2014
$1,019 (−0.4%)
$23,016 + $44,170
$67,186
2013
$1,023 (+3.7%)
$23,016 + $44,170
$67,186
2012
$987 (+1.6%)
$22,912 + $43,970
$66,882
2011
$971 (+1.1%)
$22,462 + $43,108
$65,570
2010
$960 (−1.1%)
$22,022 + $42,263
$64,285
2009
$971 (+5.7%)
$21,857 + $41,947
$63,804
2008
$918
$21,909 + $42,047
$63,956
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,492 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1946
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,925
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,925
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
00614218
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
R-1-5
Single-Family Residence District
To stabilize and protect the residential characteristics of the district, and to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life and single persons; and intended for single-family detached dwellings and the services appurtenant thereto. 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-Other
Jul 21, 2015 • Final
Bldg residential
Remove existing wood shake roofing and replace it with new composition shingles.
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 receives average direct sun exposure in Santa Cruz. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 900 Walnut Ave
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $1,485,750 and $2,050,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.5M to $2.0M.