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Property Description
Rare Upper Westside estate property offering nearly 3,050 square feet of combined living space, including a newly constructed, fully permitted 876 sq. ft. ADU. Set on a rare, level 18,426 sq. ft. flat parcel just moments from Moore Creek Preserve, this beautifully remodeled single-level ranch captures the essence of Santa Cruz livingprivacy, flexibility, and income potential in one of the areas most sought-after neighborhoods. The main residence spans 2,172 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, plus a spacious, flexible office ideal as a 4th bedroom, private suite, or guest quarters. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home blends classic ranch charm with modern finishes and an easy indoor-outdoor flow. The newly built ADU offers excellent potential for rental income, extended family, or a private work-from-home retreatideal for UCSC faculty or Bay Area remote professionals seeking space and privacy. The expansive, flat grounds are a rare Westside findperfect for gardening, entertaining, or relaxing. Features include terraced gardens, a dog run, oversized two-car garage, and owned solarall just minutes from surf, trails, and Westside favorites.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1028 Western Dr
General
- Price: $2,799,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML82040730
- Updated: 6/30/2026
- Added to Site: 47 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace(s): Wood-Burning
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Family Room: Other
Additional Information
- Extras: Not Applicable
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Off-Street Parking
Location
- Area: West Santa Cruz
- County: Santa Cruz
- Cross Streets: Western
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Other
- Heating Type: Central Air (Gas/Forced Air)
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned
Structural Information
- Construction: Detached
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
- Square Feet: 2,172
- Year Built: 1962
Lot Features
- Minimum Lot Size: 18426
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 18,426
- Zoning: SFR
Listed by Live Love Santa Cruz, Bri Steel
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Schools
Schools serving 1028 Western Dr
School District:Santa Cruz City Elementary School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Westlake Elementary School, Santa Cruz, CA 1000 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | K-5 | 0.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1028 Western Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/30/2026
Price Reduced
$2,799,000
-6.67%
MLS
6/09/2026
Listed
$2,999,000
135.22%
MLS
1/04/2017
Sold
$1,275,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1028 Western Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$19,036
9%
$1,624,207
4%
2023
$17,540
1%
$1,561,137
2%
2022
$17,340
2%
$1,530,527
2%
2021
$16,973
1%
$1,500,516
1%
2020
$16,838
2%
$1,485,130
2%
2019
$16,477
11%
$1,456,010
12%
2018
$14,879
175%
$1,300,500
187%
2017
$5,412
6%
$453,528
2%
2016
$5,120
3%
$444,636
2%
2015
$4,955
2%
$437,956
2%
2014
$4,872
—
$429,376
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2013
$4,890
—
$427,436
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1028 Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (MLS# ML82040730) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 1028 Western Dr is currently listed for $2,799,000 and was received on June 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 1028 Western Dr? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Santa Cruz? You can browse all Santa Cruz real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

