Westside beach house just 1-1/2 blocks from the ocean! With a new roof, fresh interior and exterior paint, updated vinyl flooring in the kitchen and bathrooms, this move-in ready home sits on a quiet cul-de-sac, just a short stroll to West Cliff Drive. Its within walking or biking distance of Natural Bridges State Beach, Derby Park, markets, bakeries, restaurants, the farmers market, and mountain biking/hiking trails, including a path to Wilder Ranch. The light-filled home features a spacious living room with laminate floors and a fireplace, flowing into a dining area and bonus space. The functional galley kitchen opens to a backyard via a sliding glass door, perfect for gardening or outdoor activities. The primary suite is generously sized with a bath that includes a stall shower. Two additional bedrooms and a hall bath with a shower over the tub offer ample space. The oversized two-car garage includes a laundry area. If you have been looking for a beach house to make your own, this one is for you!
Sold for $1,550,000 on 10/15/24
$1,550,000
226 Merced Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
3beds
1,260sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1974
7,187 Square Feet Lot
$1,500,500 Zestimate®
$1,230/sqft
$5,384 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,500,500
$1.35M - $1.67M
$5,384/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 04, 2025 at 06:10am
Listed by:
Debra Wallace 01355665 831-325-9948,
Karon Properties 831-426-6696,
Neal Langholz 00933904 831-818-4822,
Karon Properties
Bought with:
Charlie Lambert, 02241273
Compass
Sam Bird-Robinson, 01901727
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81979606
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, Tile
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven/Range, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl Linoleum
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,260
- Total interior livable area: 1,260 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 7,187 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 00319424000
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2024 | Sold | $1,550,000+148.8%$1,230/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81979606 | ||
| 7/24/2003 | Sold | $623,000$494/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,550,000 +78.5% |
| 2024 | $9,885 +1.2% | $868,413 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,765 +1.1% | $851,386 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 95060
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Bay View Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Pacific Collegiate Charter SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: BayViewElementary_2
- Middle: MissionHill
- High: SantaCruzHigh
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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