916 Melrose Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
2 bd 2 ba 1,229 sqft Built 1938 Lot 5,140 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$1,235,000
Mar 1, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | Sold | $1,455,000 | MLSListings |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Listed | $1,398,000 | MLSListings |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Sold | $1,235,000 | MLS #ML81874373 |
| Jan 18, 2022 | Listed | $999,000 | MLS #ML81874373 |
| Jan 8, 1999 | Sold | $215,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $228,160 | $1,082,432 | $1,310,592 | $15,384 |
| 2023 | $219,300 | $1,040,400 | $1,259,700 | $14,163 |
| 2022 | $59,093 | $258,527 | $317,620 | $3,866 |
| 2021 | $57,934 | $253,458 | $311,392 | $3,789 |
| 2020 | $57,340 | $250,859 | $308,199 | $3,761 |
| 2019 | $56,216 | $245,940 | $302,156 | $3,671 |
| 2018 | $55,114 | $241,118 | $296,232 | $3,631 |
| 2017 | $54,033 | $236,389 | $290,422 | $3,586 |
| 2016 | $52,974 | $231,754 | $284,728 | $3,400 |
| 2015 | $52,178 | $228,273 | $280,451 | $3,250 |
| 2014 | $51,156 | $223,801 | $274,957 | $3,197 |
| 2013 | $50,925 | $222,790 | $273,715 | $3,208 |
| 2012 | $49,926 | $218,422 | $268,348 | $3,138 |
| 2011 | $48,947 | $214,139 | $263,086 | $3,075 |
| 2010 | $48,581 | $212,539 | $261,120 | $3,032 |
| 2009 | $48,696 | $213,044 | $261,740 | $3,075 |
| 2008 | $47,741 | $208,867 | $256,608 | $2,947 |
| 2007 | $46,805 | $204,772 | $251,577 | $2,843 |
Property facts
Year built
1938
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
2
Baths
2
Living area
1,229 sqft
Lot size
5,140 sqft
ZIP code
95062
City
Santa Cruz
Street
Melrose Ave
Coordinates
36.98285, -122.00165
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$3,933
Gross rental yield
3.82%
Implied cap rate
2.48%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 916 Melrose Ave last sell?
916 Melrose Ave most recently sold on Mar 1, 2022 for $1,235,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 916 Melrose Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 916 Melrose Ave (year 2025) is $1,310,592 with $15,384 in property tax.
How does 916 Melrose Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 6.1% above the last sale price of $1,235,000.
When was 916 Melrose Ave built?
916 Melrose Ave was built in 1938.
How does 916 Melrose Ave compare to others on Melrose Ave?
We track 3 other properties on Melrose Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Melrose Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 916 Melrose Ave?
916 Melrose Ave is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,229 sqft, 5,140 sqft lot single_family.
Is 916 Melrose Ave a flip candidate?
No — 916 Melrose Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 916 Melrose Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 916 Melrose 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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