$1,450,000

beds

baths

2,139

square ft

225 Union Street

Santa Cruz, California 95060

Pending / MLS #82049918 / Single Family / Santa Cruz

Listing information updated 7/21/2026 at 9:04am

One-of-a-kind opportunity to acquire Henry K. Pierce Victorian in Downtown Santa Cruz: - 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. This home has been iconic for 128 years as it was owned by the original family until 1967 (69 years), and the current family has owned it since 1971 (almost 55 years)

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Victorian

Basement:

Unfinished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

None

Heating System:

Forced Air

Appliances:

Washer Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Pool:

Age:

128 Years

Roof Type:

Composition

Parking Type:

Garage - No Garage, Off_ Site Parking, Parking Area

Square Feet:

2,139

Lot Size:

3267 SquareFeet

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

N/A

Tax Year:

N/A

Location

Zip Code:

95060

City:

Santa Cruz

County:

Santa Cruz

Schools

School District(s):

Santa Cruz City Elementary

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Victorian

Basement:

Unfinished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

None

Heating System:

Forced Air

Appliances:

Washer Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Pool:

Age:

128 Years

Roof Type:

Composition

Parking Type:

Garage - No Garage, Off_ Site Parking, Parking Area

Square Feet:

2,139

Lot Size:

3267 SquareFeet

Tax Amount:

N/A

Tax Year:

N/A

Zip Code:

95060

City:

Santa Cruz

County:

Santa Cruz

School District(s):

Santa Cruz City Elementary

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Agent: 2 Guys In Real Estate

Listing Office: Epique Realty

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