512 California Avenue

Santa Cruz , CA 95060

MLS#: ML82020819

$1,653,333

Status: Active
Listing number: ML82020819
Listing provided by: KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 19 hours ago
New on site 4 days ago
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Property

Beds

3

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1956

Sq.Footage

1,467

512 California Avenue West Side Santa Cruz Discover the ultimate West Side lifestyle with this beautifully maintained, single-level home on a rare .28-acre lot in the coveted Lower West Side. Built in 1956 and cherished by the same family, this 1,467 sq. ft. residence features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage. Skylights and expansive windows fill the bright, open interior with natural light, creating warm, inviting spaces perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Step outside to a flat 12,371 sq. ft. lot offering endless possibilitieslush gardens, outdoor entertaining, play areas, or even expansion. West Side lots of this size are rare, providing both privacy and potential in a prime location. Enjoy the brand-new rail trail connecting you to the best of Santa Cruz: surf iconic breaks at Steamer Lane, stroll along Main Beach or Cowells, explore Lighthouse Field and the Santa Cruz Wharf, or take in breathtaking views along West Cliff Drive. Enjoy Swift Street Courtyard and Neary Lagoon, as well as downtown Santa Cruz, all just minutes away. Commuters will appreciate easy access to Highways 1 & 17, and UC Santa Cruz is just up the road. This home is more than a houseits a lifestyle, blending history, heart, and an unbeatable West Side address.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    None

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Parking

    Attached, Carport, Off Street

  • Pool

    No

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.284

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,653,333

  • Sq. Footage

    1, 467

  • Price/SqFt

    $1,127

HOA

  • Association

    NO

School District

  • Elementary School

    Other

  • Middle School

    Other

  • High School

    Santa Cruz

Property Features

  • Foundation Details

    Concrete Perimeter

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Water Source

    Public

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512 California Avenue West Side Santa Cruz Discover the ultimate West Side lifestyle with this beautifully maintained, single-level home on a rare .28-acre lot in the coveted Lower West Side. Built in 1956 and cherished by the same family, this 1,467 sq. ft. residence features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage. Skylights and expansive windows fill the bright, open interior with natural light, creating warm, inviting spaces perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Step outside to a flat 12,371 sq. ft. lot offering endless possibilitieslush gardens, outdoor entertaining, play areas, or even expansion. West Side lots of this size are rare, providing both privacy and potential in a prime location. Enjoy the brand-new rail trail connecting you to the best of Santa Cruz: surf iconic breaks at Steamer Lane, stroll along Main Beach or Cowells, explore Lighthouse Field and the Santa Cruz Wharf, or take in breathtaking views along West Cliff Drive. Enjoy Swift Street Courtyard and Neary Lagoon, as well as downtown Santa Cruz, all just minutes away. Commuters will appreciate easy access to Highways 1 & 17, and UC Santa Cruz is just up the road. This home is more than a houseits a lifestyle, blending history, heart, and an unbeatable West Side address.

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