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Sold for $1,683,333 on 10/02/25
  • $1,683,333

    512 California Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    3beds
    1,467sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1956
    0.28 Acres Lot
    $1,683,400 Zestimate®
    $1,147/sqft
    $5,914 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    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.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: October 03, 2025 at 05:49am

    Listed by:

    Shemeika K. Fox 01479629 831-588-2334,

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz 831-457-5500

    Bought with:

    Jessica Wallace, 01455690

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82020819MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Dining room
    • Features: DiningArea, EatinKitchen, NoFormalDiningRoom, Skylights
    Family room
    • Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
    Heating
    • Central Forced Air Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Features
    • Fireplace features: Family Room, Free Standing, Insert, Other Location
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,467
    • Total interior livable area: 1,467 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Attached, Carport, Off Street
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    • Carport spaces: 1
    • Covered spaces: 3
    Lot
    • Size: 0.28 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 00446122000
    • Zoning: RM-6
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1956

    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
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