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.
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
Owner options
What's special
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#: ML82020819

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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