703 Seaside St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
About This Home
Welcome to 703 Seaside, a bright, inviting, and sunny gardener's retreat on the highly desirable West Side of Santa Cruz. This charming home has been thoughtfully renovated, updated, and expanded over the years. This residence beautifully blends timeless character with modern comforts, offering 980 square feet of single-level living on a generous 4,922-square-foot corner lot. Step into a light-filled living and dining area. The cheerful eat-in kitchen opens directly to the backyard, creating the perfect space for indoor-outdoor living. The spacious primary bedroom features vaulted ceilings, direct access to the lush gardens, and an adjoining open office area that offers the flexibility to be reimagined as a potential small bedroom. Don't miss the private detached bonus bedroom/bath with private patio off the garage. Recent improvements include fresh interior/exterior paint, new furnace, central heating, on-demand hot water system installed just a few years ago, and a one-year-old composition shingle roof. Ideally located for those who love the coastal lifestyle, this home is just minutes from West Cliff Drive, where scenic walking paths, world-class surfing, breathtaking sunsets, popular restaurants, boutique shopping, and nearby beaches create the best of Santa Cruz living.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
Biker's ParadiseSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1912
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter,Other
- Roof: Composition
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Oven/Range,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: In Garage
Bathroom
- Features: StallShower
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: BreakfastNook, DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family Room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Features
- High Ceilings,One Or More Skylights
- Flooring: Laminate,Other,Vinyl Linoleum
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central Forced Air
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 980
- Total interior livable area: 980 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 00444116000
- Zoning: R1
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Exterior features: Back Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard,Gate,Wood
Lot
- Lot size: 4,922 sqft
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Inland Flooding
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Santa Cruz County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $6,067 | $72,804 |
| Home Insurance * | $189 | $2,268 |
| Property Taxes | $1,185 | $14,220 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $7,839 | $94,068 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Pending sale | $1,200,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000 |
| 2018-07-31 | Sold | $784,000 |
| 2018-07-07 | Pending sale | $799,000 |
| 2018-07-02 | Price change | $799,000 |
| 2018-06-14 | Price change | $819,000 |
| 2018-05-22 | Listed for sale | $840,900 |
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