231 Forest Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
3 bd 2 ba 1,567 sqft Built 1928 Lot 8,364 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$1,625,000
May 2, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2022 | Sold | $1,625,000 | MLS #ML81886461 |
| Apr 11, 2022 | Listed | $1,470,000 | MLS #ML81886461 |
| Sep 21, 1998 | Sold | $351,500 | Public Record |
| Nov 7, 1989 | Sold | $234,000 | Public Record |
| Apr 1, 1988 | Sold | $169,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $397,953 | $1,326,510 | $1,724,463 | $20,178 |
| 2023 | $382,500 | $1,275,000 | $1,657,500 | $18,596 |
| 2022 | $223,814 | $295,465 | $519,279 | $6,242 |
| 2021 | $219,425 | $289,671 | $509,096 | $6,117 |
| 2020 | $217,175 | $286,701 | $503,876 | $6,071 |
| 2019 | $212,917 | $281,080 | $493,997 | $5,936 |
| 2018 | $208,742 | $275,568 | $484,310 | $5,870 |
| 2017 | $204,650 | $270,165 | $474,815 | $5,797 |
| 2016 | $200,637 | $264,868 | $465,505 | $5,491 |
| 2015 | $197,623 | $260,889 | $458,512 | $5,273 |
| 2014 | $193,752 | $255,779 | $449,531 | $5,186 |
| 2013 | $192,876 | $254,623 | $447,499 | $5,205 |
| 2012 | $189,094 | $249,630 | $438,724 | $5,107 |
| 2011 | $185,386 | $244,735 | $430,121 | $5,003 |
| 2010 | $184,000 | $242,906 | $426,906 | $4,933 |
| 2009 | $184,437 | $243,483 | $427,920 | $5,004 |
| 2008 | $180,821 | $238,709 | $419,530 | $4,746 |
| 2007 | $177,275 | $234,028 | $411,303 | $4,590 |
Property facts
Year built
1928
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,567 sqft
Lot size
8,364 sqft
ZIP code
95062
City
Santa Cruz
Street
Forest Ave
Coordinates
36.98029, -122.00037
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$5,014
Gross rental yield
3.70%
Implied cap rate
2.41%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 231 Forest Ave last sell?
231 Forest Ave most recently sold on May 2, 2022 for $1,625,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 231 Forest Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 231 Forest Ave (year 2025) is $1,724,463 with $20,178 in property tax.
How does 231 Forest Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 6.1% above the last sale price of $1,625,000.
When was 231 Forest Ave built?
231 Forest Ave was built in 1928.
How does 231 Forest Ave compare to others on Forest Ave?
We track 5 other properties on Forest Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Forest Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 231 Forest Ave?
231 Forest Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,567 sqft, 8,364 sqft lot single_family.
Is 231 Forest Ave a flip candidate?
No — 231 Forest Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 231 Forest Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 231 Forest Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-2.3%
Implied 1-yr
-9.0%
2026 Q3
$1.26M
2026 Q4
$1.23M
ZIP 95062 — Median Price History + Forecast
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