Loved since 1970, this cherished beach bungalow radiates warmth, character and the easygoing charm that defines Santa Cruzs Lower Westside. Set on a generous 7,500+ sf lot, the home has been the heart of family gatherings, backyard barbecues, and quiet mornings on the covered front porch with coffee in hand. The inviting interior offers a primary suite, light-filled living spaces, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace perfect for wintery evenings, all opening to peaceful garden areas. Take a leisurely five-minute stroll along the beloved Bethany Curve Walkway to reach the stunning ocean views on West Cliff and nearby beaches, where breathtaking sunrises and sunsets paint the sky each day.
A legal 1-bedroom ADU with separate meters offer flexibility for family, guests, or added income. First time on the market, this home is ready to welcome its next chapter, continuing the tradition of love, laughter and coastal living that has filled it for more than five decades. It's rare to find a home with a legal ADU in this beloved neighborhood at this price. If you've been dreaming of life on the Lower Westside, now is the time to make your move!
Sold for $1,707,000 on 10/17/25
$1,707,000
307 Plateau Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
3beds
1,274sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
7,536 Square Feet Lot
$1,706,900 Zestimate®
$1,340/sqft
$3,901 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 17, 2025 at 05:26am
Listed by:
Stacey Mitchell 02040023 831-234-2356,
Bailey Properties 831-426-4100
Bought with:
Shemeika K. Fox, 01479629
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82024001

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, StallShower
Dining room
- Features: EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, Other
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl Linoleum
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,274
- Total interior livable area: 1,274 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Guest, Off Street, On Street, Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grip-Accessible Features
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Perimeter
Lot
- Size: 7,536 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 00323237000
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
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
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