331 Walnut Ave is a unicorn among townhouses, a rare find in one of Santa Cruz's most coveted locations. A short stroll through the charming historic district brings you straight to downtown, where exciting new development is transforming an already vibrant neighborhood. All your needs are within walking distance, from restaurants & coffee shops to yoga studios & retail shops. Zoned in the desirable Westlake school system, this home checks a box that many buyers can't find this close to the center of town.
This property has a 2-car garage plus a negotiable additional carport space, 3 off-street spots. The HOA is small, with only two other units. Outdoor space far exceeds what you'd expect from a townhome, with a beautifully maintained shared front yard & a lovely private back deck perfect for relaxing. The temperature in the home is easy to control as the middle unit. The cozy fireplace keeps your living room warm in the winter but stays comfortably cool even on the hottest days of summer. Upstairs, the recently remodeled bathroom is your skylight bathtub spa day oasis.
Whether you're relocating for work, school, lifestyle, or just want to be in the heart of it all the townhouse deserves your attention. Ideal for those seeking a relaxed coastal lifestyle with urban convenience.
For sale
$1,195,000
331 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
2beds
1,278sqft
Est.:
Townhouse, Residential
Built in 1978
-- sqft lot
$1,159,300 Zestimate®
$935/sqft
$150/mo HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sandy Hockman 01398985 831-588-5458,
Vista Properties Inc 831-462-1406
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82043050
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, Marble, ShowerandTub, Tile, HalfonGroundFloor, OversizedTub
Dining room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,278
- Total interior livable area: 1,278 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Covered, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Back Yard,Gate
Details
- Parcel number: 00644102000
- Zoning: r1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: None
- HOA fee: $150 monthly
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $935/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $589,448
- Annual tax amount: $7,153
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Estimated market value
$1,159,300
$1.10M - $1.22M
$4,075/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000+199.5%$935/sqft |
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| 3/1/2026 | Listing removed | $3,995$3/sqft |
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| 2/27/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,995$3/sqft |
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| 5/24/2002 | Sold | $399,000+128%$312/sqft |
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| 1/23/1998 | Sold | $175,000$137/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,153 +7.8% | $589,448 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,638 +1.2% | $577,889 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,558 +1.1% | $566,559 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,485 +2.1% | $555,449 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,352 +0.8% | $544,558 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,302 +2.3% | $538,974 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,160 +1.1% | $528,408 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,090 +1.3% | $518,046 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,013 +5.7% | $507,890 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,686 +3.1% | $497,930 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,515 +10.1% | $490,450 +10.8% |
| 2014 | $5,008 | $442,573 +24.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $355,110 -11% |
| 2011 | -- | $399,000 -3.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $414,960 -5.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $438,900 -2.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $448,753 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $439,954 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $431,327 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $422,870 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $414,578 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $406,980 +115.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $189,153 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $185,444 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $181,808 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$7,106/mo
Principal & interest
$5861
Property taxes
$1095
HOA Fees
$150
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95060
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Westlake Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Mission Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Santa Cruz High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: WestlakeElementary_1
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- California
- Santa Cruz County
- Santa Cruz
- 95060
- 331 Walnut Ave





