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257 High Street, SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95060
$2,480,000·MLSListings #ML82051773
Every completed rebate is published: see all 249 closings.
Listing data from MLSListings. Rebate estimate calculated by Arrivva.
How the rebate is calculated
- Buyer-broker fee at 2%
- $49,600
- Buyer-broker fee at 3%
- $74,400
- Arrivva flat fee
- - $9,750
- Estimated rebate range
- $39,000 to $65,000
*Estimate only. Actual rebate may vary based on final price, lender requirements, MLS rules, and broker policies. How the rebate works
257 High StreetSANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
Rare UCSC-area investment opportunity in one of Santa Cruz's strongest rental markets. Ideally located steps from the UCSC bus line, this professionally managed, fully occupied fourplex is well suited for UCSC students, faculty, and staff. Residents enjoy easy access to campus, Downtown Santa Cruz, West Cliff Drive, and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, all just 1.5 miles from the ocean. The property features 4 spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath units, each approximately 950 square feet, totaling 8 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms across approximately 3,800 square feet. Floor plans may offer potential for conversion to 3-bedroom configurations for increased income. Comparable 3-bedroom rentals near UCSC may command approximately $4,500-$5,500 per month. Buyer to verify feasibility. Amenities include on-site laundry, separate gas meters, 2 carports, 4 additional off-street parking spaces, and abundant street parking. New water heaters were installed in 2025. The property offers strong rental history, stable cash flow, and generates approximately $186,000 in annual gross income. Potential DSCR financing available.
| 3 weeks ago | Listing updated with changes from the MLS® | |
| 2 months ago | Listing first seen on site |
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Last checked: 2026-09-10 06:27 AM UTC
*Estimate only. Actual rebate may vary based on final price, lender requirements, MLS rules, and broker policies.
Questions about this listing
- How much could a buyer get back on 257 High Street, SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95060?
- Arrivva estimates a buyer rebate of $39,000 to $65,000 on this listing. The buyer-broker fee, typically 2 to 3% of the price, goes back to you minus Arrivva's flat $9,750 fee. Every completed rebate is published on the Arrivva results page. See every completed closing
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