Measure J affordable condo in wonderful 62+ community. End unit on second level with elevator access and views of trees from all windows. Spacious 2 bedroom unit is clean and move-in ready. Community has rec room, sun room, laundry rooms, garden, etc. Manager says there are card games in the large rec room about 3 times a week. Very convenient location off of 17th Ave, near Soquel Ave and Hwy 1. Buyer must be 62+, must make less than income restrictions ($83,500 for 2 people). Buyer cannot own any other real estate. Unit must be primary residence (can't be rental or 2nd home). Buyer must currently live or work full time in Santa Cruz County. At this time, the unit is only available to households of 2 or more people. One owner must be 62 or older, but second owner can be as young as 52. Financing should be available.
CondoProperty Type
1984Year Built
740 sq ftLot Size
$545Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Zack Silva•DRE #01331098• Silva Properties
Contact: 831-465-8325
Bought with Kalani Stone•DRE #01336392• Bailey Properties
62+ and looking for an affordable, comfortable place to live? Vista Prieta Court just might be that place! Consider this Senior, Measure J condo, with a great location in the complex - single level, upstairs, end unit w/ 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Its move in ready, clean & quiet, with view of trees from every window. Assigned parking, on site laundry rooms, elevator & stairs, day & sun room, inside mailboxes & is in a convenient mid-county location with ez access to the freeway. Buyer/occupant MUST be 62 or older & qualify for Santa Cruz County's Measure J affordable housing program. Call today!
Public Records
Mar 21, 2008
Sold
$170,000
$229/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80758830
Mar 21, 2008
Sold
$169,900
$229/sq ft
Mar 5, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Feb 11, 2008
Contingent
—
Feb 1, 2008
Relisted
—
Dec 9, 2007
Contingent
—
Oct 21, 2007
Listed
$174,900
$236/sq ft
+4
MEASURE J COMPLEX. RESIDENT MUST BE 62 OR OLDER. OWNER OR INVESTOR OK. AMAZING LOCATION OF SANTA CRUZ. CLOSE TO DOCTORS OR HOSPITALS AND HWY 1. END UNIT OF THE COMPLEX LOOKING OVER GREENBELT OF THE PROPERTY. GREAT LAYOUT OF THIS UNIT. NEW FLOORING IN ENTRY/KITCHEN AND BATHROOM. ENTRY HAS EXTRA STORAGE/COMPACT KITCHEN WITH ALL NEEDS AVAILABLE IN THE SPACE. 2 BEDROOMS AND AFFORDABLE LIFESTYLE
Public Records
Oct 18, 2004
Sold
$170,000
$229/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80410986
Oct 18, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Sep 14, 2004
Sold
$169,900
$229/sq ft
Jul 12, 2004
Listed
$169,900
$229/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 20, 1992
Sold
$92,000
$124/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,170 (+52.3%)
$255,000 + $147,900
$402,900
2024
$4,050 (+7.8%)
$119,472 + $119,472
$238,944
2023
$3,757 (+0.1%)
$119,472 + $119,472
$238,944
2022
$3,752 (+5.9%)
$117,130 + $117,130
$234,260
2021
$3,544 (+1.5%)
$114,833 + $114,833
$229,666
2020
$3,492 (+2.1%)
$112,581 + $112,581
$225,162
2019
$3,419 (+6.4%)
$111,427 + $111,427
$222,854
2018
$3,213 (+351.2%)
$109,242 + $109,242
$218,484
2017
$712 (−76.9%)
2016
$3,079 (+4.8%)
2015
$2,939 (+1.9%)
$77,560 + $110,957
$188,517
2014
$2,885 (+0.2%)
$74,899 + $107,149
$182,048
2013
$2,878 (+2.1%)
$74,899 + $107,149
$182,048
2012
$2,820 (+2.4%)
$74,560 + $106,665
$181,225
2011
$2,754 (+1.7%)
$73,098 + $104,574
$177,672
2010
$2,709 (+0.5%)
$71,665 + $102,524
$174,189
2009
$2,696 (+1.8%)
$71,129 + $101,758
$172,887
2008
$2,649
$71,298 + $102,000
$173,298
Tax history for 217 Vista Prieta Ct
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,170 (+52.3%)
$255,000 + $147,900
$402,900
2024
$4,050 (+7.8%)
$119,472 + $119,472
$238,944
2023
$3,757 (+0.1%)
$119,472 + $119,472
$238,944
2022
$3,752 (+5.9%)
$117,130 + $117,130
$234,260
2021
$3,544 (+1.5%)
$114,833 + $114,833
$229,666
2020
$3,492 (+2.1%)
$112,581 + $112,581
$225,162
2019
$3,419 (+6.4%)
$111,427 + $111,427
$222,854
2018
$3,213 (+351.2%)
$109,242 + $109,242
$218,484
2017
$712 (−76.9%)
2016
$3,079 (+4.8%)
2015
$2,939 (+1.9%)
$77,560 + $110,957
$188,517
2014
$2,885 (+0.2%)
$74,899 + $107,149
$182,048
2013
$2,878 (+2.1%)
$74,899 + $107,149
$182,048
2012
$2,820 (+2.4%)
$74,560 + $106,665
$181,225
2011
$2,754 (+1.7%)
$73,098 + $104,574
$177,672
2010
$2,709 (+0.5%)
$71,665 + $102,524
$174,189
2009
$2,696 (+1.8%)
$71,129 + $101,758
$172,887
2008
$2,649
$71,298 + $102,000
$173,298
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
1984
Sq. Ft.
844
Year built
1984
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
02657122
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Description: Assigned Spaces
Parking Spaces: 1
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room Information
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Laminate)
Interior Features
Laundry: Community Facility
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl/Linoleum
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Wall Furnace
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Condominium
Concrete Slab
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 741
Property Information
Ownership Type: Condominium Ownership
Property Primary ID: 183027
Restrictions: Senior Community (62+)
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.017
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Other (See Remarks)
Zoning: RM-5
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
HOA Information
Has HOA
Fees Include: Garbage, Landscaping/Gardening, Water
HOA Amenities: Elevator, Garden/ Greenbelt/ Trails, Recreation Room
HOA Fee: $235
HOA Name: Vista Prieta
HOA Primary Phone: 831-477-7533
School Information
Elementary School District: Live Oak Elementary
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Location Information
Directions: Head South Down 17th Ave from Soquel Ave (by Staples/West Marine). Complex is a block down on the right side. Plenty of visitor parking.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 844
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 02657122
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Green Acres Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Shoreline Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
Harbor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 46-56% 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 86° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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13 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$384,000 – $465,000
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