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Listed by Shemeika K. Fox • KW Thrive Santa Cruz
$1,653,333
Est. payment /mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,467 SqFt
New
512 California Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,467 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,127
MLS Listing ID ML82020819
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1956
Lot Size 0.284 Acres
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source Datashare MLSListings
Property Description
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.
Location
State CA
County Santa Cruz
Interior
Heating Forced Air
Cooling None
Fireplaces Type Family Room, Insert, Free Standing
Fireplace Yes
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Private Pool false
Building
Water Public
Schools
School District Santa Cruz City High, Santa Cruz City Elementary

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