Welcome to Whalers Cove, a sought-after coastal community just moments from Twin Lakes State Beach and Sunny Cove. This inviting 2-bedroom, 2-bath condominium offers an ideal Santa Cruz lifestyle, with beautiful beaches, surf, and scenic coastal surroundings all within an easy walk. The thoughtfully updated interior features a refreshed kitchen and bathrooms, comfortable living spaces, and the convenience of interior laundry. Upstairs, step onto the deck and enjoy views toward adjacent Schwan Lagoon, a peaceful backdrop for morning coffee or unwinding at the end of the day. Additional highlights include a single-car garage, a dedicated parking space, and access to the community pool. With its desirable location near the beach and lagoon, updated interior, and excellent amenities, this Whalers Cove condo is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the best of coastal Santa Cruz living.
For sale
$945,000
21147 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
2beds
1,306sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 1976
-- sqft lot
$922,600 Zestimate®
$724/sqft
$918/mo HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
Nick Bailey 02042562 831-706-7349,
Bailey Properties 831-426-4100,
Eden Smith 01340453 831-239-8102,
Bailey Properties
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82058649
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,306
- Total interior livable area: 1,306 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Assigned, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: In Ground
Lot
- Size: 610 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 02730107000
- Zoning: RM-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Sewer
- HOA fee: $918 monthly
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $724/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $306,683
- Date on market: 8/21/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Estimated market value
$922,600
$876,000 - $969,000
$4,001/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $945,000+5%$724/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82058649 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2021 | Sold | $900,000+318.6%$689/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81855440 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/1996 | Sold | $215,000$165/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $306,683 +2% |
| 2025 | $4,943 +5.9% | $300,669 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,666 +4.9% | $294,774 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,447 -59.6% | $288,994 -67.9% |
| 2022 | $11,007 +135.9% | $900,000 +172.7% |
| 2021 | $4,666 +1.3% | $329,974 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,604 +2.2% | $326,592 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,506 +2.1% | $320,188 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,415 +2.1% | $313,910 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,323 +2.4% | $307,754 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,223 +3.5% | $301,720 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,081 +1.7% | $297,188 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,012 | $291,366 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $284,362 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $278,786 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $276,702 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $277,360 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $271,922 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $266,590 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $261,362 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $256,238 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $251,214 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $246,610 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $241,774 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $237,034 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $232,386 |
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Neighborhood: 95062
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Del Mar Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Shoreline Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- NASpecial Education PreschoolGrades: Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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