203 Vista Prieta Ct, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
About This Home
Are you a senior, looking for an affordable condo in a convenient location, in the heart of the county? Check this out! Vista Prieta is a senior, Measure J condo complex situated in Live Oak, the "sweet spot" between City of Santa Cruz and City of Capitola. This clean, upstairs, single level condo is in great shape and ready to sell. Laundry facility is just down the hall, and a dedicated parking spot is included in the purchase. Use the community room to work on a puzzle or play cards with neighbors. NOTE: Some photos have been virtually staged - no furniture is included in sale or physically on site. PLEASE NOTE: This unit is reserved for a buyer(s) who is 62 or older AND qualifies to purchase under the current Measure J requirements. PLEASE CAREFULLY REVIEW THOSE REQUIREMENTS WITH YOUR REALTOR AND LENDER PRIOR TO VIEWING THE UNIT OR WRITING AN OFFER. Sorry, no investors. BUYER TO VERIFY ALL INFORMATION.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
Biker's ParadiseSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1986
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Type & Style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subType: Condominium,Residential
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family Room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Wall Furnace
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 600
- Total interior livable area: 600 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 02657114000
- Zoning: RM-5
- Special condition: Standard
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Assigned
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
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 | $1,188 | $14,256 |
| Home Insurance * | $24 | $288 |
| Property Taxes | $117 | $1,404 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $1,727 | $20,724 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-09 | Price change | $235,000 |
| 2025-03-30 | Price change | $260,000 |
| 2024-08-12 | Listed for sale | $275,000 |
| 2016-10-05 | Listing removed | $1,044 |
| 2013-01-12 | Listing removed | $950 |
| 2012-12-11 | Listed for rent | $950 |
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