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Property Description
Below are some historical details regarding the Henry K. Pierce Victorian in Downtown Santa Cruz to include in the property marketing: - Original Owners: Cornelius Capplemann, who arrived in Santa Cruz in 1869 after mining for gold in California. - Architectural Features: The homes most outstanding feature is the original curly redwood used in the sliding doors, staircase and molding. - Property History: The lot originally began on Locust and extended through to Union Street (then Park St). The property behind it (on Locust) was the original Capplemann home, and the two daughters were gifted the frontage as wedding presents. - The "Spite" House: One of these gifted lots contains the local "spite" house. - Site Layout: A barn previously stood behind the house where the garage and apartment are now located. The history of this home speaks for itself and adds significant value to the listing. Please incorporate these notes accordingly. This home as been around 128 years the house has been around it was owned by the original family until 1967 (69 years), and the current family has owned it since 1971 (almost 55 years)
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 225 Union St
General
- Price: $1,450,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML82049918
- Updated: 6/6/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Unfinished Basement, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Full on Ground Floor
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Family Room: Separate Family Room
- Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
Additional Information
- Extras: Not Applicable
- Security/Safety: Video / Audio System
Parking
- Parking Features: No Garage, Off-Site Parking, Parking Area
Location
- Area: West Santa Cruz
- County: Santa Cruz
- Cross Streets: Center
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Public Utilities
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Construction: Detached, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawlspace
- Roof: Composition
- Square Feet: 2,139
- Year Built: 1898
Lot Features
- Property View: City Lights
- Minimum Lot Size: 3267
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,267
- Zoning: r-1
- Fencing (Description): Fenced Back
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Schools
Schools serving 225 Union St
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 | 1.1 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 225 Union St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/05/2026
Listed
$1,450,000
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MLS
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 225 Union St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,103
14%
$50,872
4%
2023
$971
1%
$48,896
2%
2022
$964
1%
$47,938
2%
2021
$952
1%
$46,997
1%
2020
$947
3%
$46,515
2%
2019
$918
1%
$45,603
2%
2018
$912
1%
$44,710
2%
2017
$905
13%
$43,832
2%
2016
$801
19%
$42,973
2%
2015
$674
1%
$42,328
2%
2014
$666
—
$41,499
—
2013
$666
—
$41,311
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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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225 Union St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (MLS# ML82049918) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 225 Union St is currently listed for $1,450,000 and was received on June 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 225 Union St? 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.

