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listing_id: ML82042938
status: Active
price: 3975000
beds: 0
baths_full: 0
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 4828
sqft_lot: 12023
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1973
property_type: Residential Income
property_subtype: Residential Income
address: "817 California St"
city: Santa Cruz
state: CA
zip: 95060
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 36.971329
lng: -122.034955
days_on_market: 9
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Sam Bird-Robinson"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 515-6060"
list_agent_license: 01901727
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-04-14
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95060 | 817 California St

817 California St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

MLS: ML82042938 | Status: Active | Price: $3,975,000
Beds/Baths: – / –
Property Type: Residential Income

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4,828 12,023 1973

Remarks

Professionally managed UCSC rental opportunity with a phenomenal investment profile. This property features four 1,207 Sq. Ft. 4-Bed/2-Bath units, totaling 16 Bedrooms and 8 Bathrooms across 4,828 Sq. Ft. Benefit from an established rental history, very low vacancy rate, Total Operating Income of nearly $275K/year and a strong Net Operating Income (NOI) of $191K/year. Competitive financing is streamlined with SFR options available. Key features that maximize tenant appeal and minimize owner overhead include: on-site laundry, off-street parking, and 4 separate water and gas meters. The location is unbeatable for student renters, situated directly on the UCSC bus line corridor with quick access to campus and Downtown Santa Cruz. Don't miss this rare chance to secure a high-performing asset in a consistently robust rental market. All units are 4 Bed / 2 Bath

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82042938
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 9

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Flooring Laminate, Vinyl/Linoleum
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Rolled/Hot Mop
Foundation Slab

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Off-Street Parking, Garage: 0 Car(s)
High School District Santa Cruz City Elementary
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning Multifamily

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Sam Bird-Robinson Charlie Lambert
Compass Compass
License #: 01901727 License #: 02241273
Phone: (831) 515-6060 Phone: (831) 428-2526

Property Units

# Buildings # Leased Units # Total Units
1 4

Unit Details

Unit # Sq Ft Beds Baths Rent
1 1,207 4 2/0 $5,600
2 1,207 4 2/0 $4,865
3 1,204 4 2/0 $5,700
4 1,205 4 2/0 $5,700

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Santa Cruz High School public 9-12 0.15 mi 10
Mission Hill Middle School public 6-8 0.20 mi 9
Bay View Elementary School public K-5 0.48 mi 8
Westlake Elementary School public K-5 0.92 mi 9
Santa Cruz County Special Education School public K-12 1.17 mi N/A
Santa Cruz County Community School public 7-12 1.17 mi 4
Santa Cruz County Rop School public 10-12 1.17 mi N/A
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School public K-5 1.33 mi 9
Ark Independent Studies School public 6-12 1.33 mi 4
Alternative Family Education School public K-12 1.33 mi 8
Costanoa Continuation High School public 9-12 1.33 mi 2
Gault Elementary School public K-5 1.53 mi 5
Branciforte Middle School public 6-8 1.66 mi 9
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 2.42 mi N/A
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 2.54 mi 8
Harbor High School public 9-12 2.57 mi 7
Shoreline Middle School public 6-8 2.69 mi 7
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 2.76 mi 6
Del Mar Elementary School public K-5 2.80 mi 4
Ocean Alternative Education Center public K-8 2.85 mi 8

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This listing information is up-to-date as of April 14, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Sam Bird-Robinson, (831) 515-6060.