Coastal Living Just Minutes from the Beach! This beautifully remodeled 3-bed, 2-bath Santa Cruz home blends charm, comfort, and the laid-back lifestyle this area is known for. Situated on a spacious RM-3 zoned lot, it offers a peaceful retreat with exceptional development potential. Step inside to an open-concept layout filled with natural light, new flooring throughout, fresh interior and exterior paint, and stylishly updated bathrooms. The kitchen includes a custom breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of cabinetry - perfect for everyday living. The primary suite opens to the lush backyard through elegant French doors, while two additional bedrooms offer flexibility for guests, family, or a home office. The expansive backyard is a private oasis with mature trees and space to entertain, garden, or store surfboards, bikes - even an RV. Thoughtful upgrades like solar panels, an EV charger, and smart home features make this home as energy-efficient as it is inviting. Zoned RM-3, it also presents excellent potential as a long-term rental or vacation property. Located just minutes from Pleasure Point, beaches, shopping, dining, and HWY 1, this is a rare opportunity to own a slice of Santa Cruz living - with flexibility, lifestyle, and long-term value. Don't miss it!
Sold for $1,340,000 on 05/23/25
$1,340,000
1570 Thompson Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
3beds
1,485sqft
Single Family Residence,
Built in 1948
10,803 Square Feet Lot
$1,284,000 Zestimate®
$902/sqft
$4,392 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,284,000
$1.14M - $1.44M
$4,392/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 23, 2025 at 10:40am
Listed by:
Judith Vandsburger 01482316 408-705-3229,
KW Bay Area Estates 408-560-9000
Bought with:
Sophia Lerios, 02219074
eXp Realty of California Inc
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82002476
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, DualFlushToilet, PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, Tile, UpdatedBaths, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea, DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: _220VoltOutlet, ExhaustFan, Island
Heating
- 2 plus Zones, Individual Room Controls, Radiant
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Disposal, Range Hood, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Video Audio System, Security Gate
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,485
- Total interior livable area: 1,485 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Carport, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Lighted, No Garage, On Street, Parking Area, Oversized
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced, Storage Shed Structure, Fire Pit, Drought Tolerant Plants
- Fencing: Back Yard,Front Yard,Gate,Mixed Height Type,Wood
Lot
- Size: 10,803 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Sheds
- Parcel number: 03111326000
- Zoning: RM-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence,
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: NaturalGas, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Public Utilities, Water Public, Solar
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2025 | Sold | $1,340,000+6.6%$902/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82002476 | ||
| 7/27/2021 | Sold | $1,257,000+83.5%$846/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81848903 | ||
| 6/2/2006 | Sold | $685,000$461/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,333,938 +2% |
| 2024 | $16,195 +4.7% | $1,307,783 +2% |
| 2023 | $15,467 +2.3% | $1,282,140 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 95062
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Live Oak Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Shoreline Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- NASpecial Education PreschoolGrades: Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: LiveOakElementary_1
- Middle: ShorelineMiddle
- High: SoquelHigh
- District: LiveOakElementary
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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