Santa Cruz CA Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Welcome to 2701 Brommer Street, a modern and desirable residence in the heart of Santa Cruz, CA. This recently refreshed 4-bedroom, 1-bathroom main home offers 1982 square feet of living space on an 8756 square-foot lot. Step inside to discover new flooring and fresh paint throughout the main home. The property features a deck, ideal for enjoying the coastal breeze, and a cozy fireplace for those cool evenings. The private outdoor space provides a tranquil retreat for relaxation and entertaining. Additionally, this property boasts a legal ADU with 1 bathroom, providing versatility and potential for additional income. A single car garage and an attached studio at the back offer further possibilities, potentially convertible to another ADU (Buyer and buyer agent to Verify). Ideally located, this home is close to shopping, beaches, and other amenities, making it a great income-producing property or an ideal starter home. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to own a successful and versatile property in a prime Santa Cruz location.

This home is located in a much sought after neighborhood, some remodeling has been done and new painted interior has will be completed, a quaint but comfortable home is.

Breathtaking expansive panoramic unobstructed skyline downtown and Monterey Bay ocean view. Best Ocean View in Santa Cruz, Vibrant, colorful Santa Cruz is a beautiful mozaic with the Giant Dipper, sailboat races, and Ocean view, Moss Landing, Monterey, and beyond. Escape to your private Upper Westside UCSC neighborhood. A gated entrance driveway, lined with custom exterior lighting, makes a striking statement. This iconic home boasts a great room filled with abundant natural light, floor-to-ceiling walls of windows, sliding glass doors, and high ceilings. Discover the grotto kitchen with an island gas cooktop and formal dining room. The spiral staircase leads to 4 rooms and 2 full bathrooms. A double-sided fireplace is the focal point of the cinema/play or billiard room, 1/2 bath, bar service room, and exclusive wine cellar. The sliding glass double doors lead to the pool, hot tub, sauna, and patio. BBQ entertain or relax while soaking in the ocean view. 2 car garage, pool house, garden, shed, security system, air conditioning, attic. Walkway bridge to downtown, shops, restaurants, Holy Cross School, Pognic Open Space hiking and biking trails, UCSC 3 min, Surfing 8 min, downtown 4 min, Urgent care 4 min, access Highway #1,17 Pacific Collegiate School, Westlake Elementary

Santa Cruz Harbor neighborhood location, location, location! 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Beach house on a fenced corner lot with mature landscaping that provides privacy. Douglas fir wood vaulted ceilings with fan brings beauty and function into the open great room. Double-pane windows bring natural light and quiet into this home. Enhance the potential for French doors or slider extending to the ~360 sqft sun deck for sunbathing and entertaining.2005 remodeled kitchen with custom flush mount lighting, ample cabinets, and granite counter that extends to a breakfast bar. This property features a desired downstairs bedroom, full bathroom, and laundry. Upstairs, two bedrooms with a full bath. Rinse feet and wetsuit in the outdoor shower, bike workshop/shed. Veryclean, Solid home, PlanetOrange pest service warranty in place. Choose your own flooring as you personalize this home.Leave your car parked in the carport and enjoy beach activities. Feel the sea mist and hear the sound of waves. Sunset, and sunrise beach strolls. Deke's Market, Java Junction, Crows Nest, Cafe El Palomar, Johnnys, and Harbor Cafe. Dominican Hospital (8 minutes), Capitola (13 minutes), Downtown (8 minutes), and UCSC (5.3 miles). Vacation home! Retire , no beach traffic, 5th one way, Dolores St. ends.

Single level duplex in the heart of Seabright. This is a rare opportunity for a first time buyer, investor or someone seeking that college student housing. Beaches, shopping, restaurants and commuter access all pinwheel off of this location. Matching 2 bedroom, 1 bath units each with an oversized single car garage. Rear unit has an updated kitchen and bath and is currently rented. Both feature hardwood floors in the living room and bedrooms. The front is prime for an update and vacant. New tenant is scheduled to move in the first of June. Marketing photos are of the vacant unit 815 Windham.

Welcome to this stunning single-level home, beautifully updated and ready for you to move in! Featuring brand new landscaping and a newly tiled fireplace, this home offers modern touches and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The interior features gorgeous wood floors and new carpet, all freshly painted to create a bright and welcoming space. Step outside to the big, sunny backyard, perfect for entertaining or enjoying a peaceful afternoon. This home is ideally located just a block from Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School, making it convenient for families. You'll also appreciate the close proximity to the Santa Cruz Gardens neighborhood park and easy access to miles of hiking trails above Chaminade Resort, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

Welcome to the epitome of elegance and charm! Nestled in an enviable westside location, this beautiful and classic Cape Cod home offers not just a residence, but a lifestyle. Imagine waking up to unobstructed views of the northwest, where a vast greenbelt seamlessly merges with the serene Moore Creek Preserve. As evening falls, prepare to be captivated by breathtaking sunsets, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink.Convenience is key here, with easy access to all essentials. From daily shopping to educational institutions like Westside Elementary and the esteemed campus of UC Santa Cruz, everything is within reach. Nature enthusiasts will relish the proximity to Moore Creek Preserve and Wilder State Park, while beach lovers will appreciate the nearby coastline and sandy shores. With a thoughtfully designed floor plan, it's the ideal space for a mid to large family. Five spacious bedrooms, including two downstairs and three upstairs, ensure ample room for everyone. Entertain with ease in either the first or second-floor family room or retreat to the fabulous rear and side yard. Don't miss your chance to make this exquisite property your own. Experience the allure of westside living at its finest where every day feels like a vacation and every sunset is a masterpiece.

Great Opportunity! 5 UNITS!: 1) 2Bd./1Ba, 4) 1Bd/1Ba. This is an amazing site with 5 units, several have been updated, other units provide you the return on updating! All rented, very low vacancy. Good parking with Carport and back alley access. Short walk to eateries, Twin Lakes Beach, Harbor. Go home, park your car, and walk to everything! A truly special property,.! Perhaps you want to maintain a get -a-way place but like the income as well? Cash Flow, Location, Income!! Investors don't miss this one!

Rare Opportunity! Explore this extraordinary 1.627-acre gem nestled in the heart of Live Oak in Santa Cruz County. Boasting 70,872 sq ft and R-1-6 Zoning, this expansive, level lot offers exceptional potential for development or to build your dream home. There are two older homes (2378 & 2360 Harpert St) on the parcel. Each home has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Positioned just 1.5 miles from Santa Cruz's renowned beaches and surrounded by amenities including schools, shops, and eateries, convenience merges with opportunity. Recent nearby subdivisions underscore the area's growth potential, making this property a true rarity. With a growing demand for housing and the backing of state and county initiatives, this is your chance to secure a coveted slice of Santa Cruz County's real estate landscape and unlock the boundless possibilities of this remarkable property!

510 Mello Lane offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the best of Santa Cruz living. This beautifully renovated home is perfectly situated on a cul-de-sac with a neighborhood staircase down to the Yacht Harbor, Twin Lakes State Beach, and the Crows Nest. As you enter, you are greeted by an open floor plan filled with natural light from the new windows. The layout seamlessly connects the front living room, renovated kitchen, & dining area, creating a functional living space. The kitchen is fixed with high-end finishes, offering both style & practicality for daily living & entertaining. The primary bedroom is spacious & comfortable, with a walk-in closet, and the second bedroom provides flexibility for families and guests. The detached bonus room offers multi-functional uses from office space to additional storage. Outside, the front garden welcomes you home, while the backyard is designed for relaxation both in or out of the spa & summertime gatherings. Living here means you'll meet friendly neighbors & have easy access to midtown restaurants and shopping, Arana Gulch trails, and the beach for all your water activities. Combining modern updates with coastal charm, this is the best of both worlds.

A palatial Mediterranean-inspired estate awaits new owners at 385 Beel Dr. The driveway leads to an attached, spacious 3-car garage and charming courtyard where youll be greeted by a sunken porch w/ seating and the entrance to the house. Upon entering the home, be prepared to be wowed by the stately curved staircase in the foyer and the magnificent ocean views that can be seen from almost every room in the house. The open-concept floor plan guarantees that you wont miss a minute when guests are over yet still maintains great separation of space. The primary suite is generously sized w/ a seating area and en suite bathroom that feat a dual shower and soaking tub that overlooks the surrounding mountains and ocean. The ultimate in home entertaining thanks to the resort like pool with low maintenance hardscaping, spa, lush landscaping, and area for activities. Horticulturists will be thrilled w/ the fenced garden and terraced avocado, apple, and pomegranate trees in addition to the sunny, mostly usable 9.33 acres surrounding the home. Take advantage of the trails around the property and the fenced sports field. All of this while being 4 miles to the beaches of Santa Cruz and 4 miles to Scotts Valley. Easy access for commuters, with Hwy 17 at your fingertips.

Nestled in the charming and sought-after neighborhood near the beach in Santa Cruz, this beautifully upgraded home offers the perfect blend of modern convenience and coastal charm. Just blocks to iconic Pleasure Point, Sunny Cove and Corcoran Beaches, offering world-class surfing and stunning coastal views moments away. Large family room with vaulted ceilings and skylights, newly tiled fireplace and custom mantle add warmth and charm, making it the perfect spot for cozy evenings. Renovated kitchen features new LG stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and custom shelving to compliment the engineered wood flooring. This kitchen is a true centerpiece, with the dining area and living room spaces on either side, ideal for entertaining. Retreat to the expansive primary bedroom, offering a serene sanctuary; features a walk-in closet, en suite bathroom and slider to a deck to take in the ocean breeze. Bathrooms have all been tastefully updated with quartz counters and modern fixtures. Enjoy summer barbecues on the spacious deck, play in the grass area and garden, and extra storage for hobbyists and adventurers. Prime location just six blocks from the ocean, this home brings beachside living to your doorstep. Enjoy the vibrant local shops, cafes, and the popular farmers market.

Welcome to 203 Highland Ave., the only remaining example of the Second Empire Style of Architecture in Santa Cruz, and one of the most iconic homes in the city. This oft-published Painted Lady is perched prominently on a large corner lot in Santa Cruzs desirable Upper Westside and Westlake School District, and is being offered for sale for the first time in nearly 50 years. The 3BR+den, 2.5BA main house w/ 2,393sqft. includes a parlor & formal dining room w/ soaring ceilings, elegant spiral staircase, and period details. 3BR and 1BA upstairs, plus bonus space in the Cupola w/ distant ocean views. The den/4th bedroom and common areas are downstairs including the bright and airy updated kitchen. A 556 sqft. detached "carriage house" was permitted in 1989 above a 2-car garage loaded w/ storage, and the private yard with raised garden beds, mature fruit trees, a low-maintenance turf area, and room for a hot tub or fire pit is the perfect oasis for gardening, entertaining, playing, or relaxing. Easy commute location close to Hwy 1/Hwy 17, and a short stroll from downtown Santa Cruz, Harvey West, UCSC, W Cliff Drive, and many other Santa Cruz landmarks. An incredible piece of Santa Cruz history that may not be available again for another 50 years, this gem is not to be missed!

Absolutely gorgeous Pleasure Point / Opal Cliff location. Ocean views to Monterey Bay peninsula, spectacular sunsets. Custom Built in 2007 with the highest degree materials and craftsmanship. Reverse floor plan. 4 Beds, 3.5 Baths, 2589 Sq. Ft. Three spacious guest bedrooms downstairs, one en-suite. Primary bedroom upstairs along with Kitchen, Dining, and Living Areas. Large manicured backyard with privacy and lots of room for entertaining or relaxing. Two-car garage, Radiant Heat. Stroll to Privates Beach, "The Hook", Capitola Village and 41st Avenue. Walkability 10! Make this your home or home-away-from home today.

Exceptional property located at the base of UCSC Campus, offering effortless access to campus amenities and Metro and Campus Bus routes. With upgraded windows for energy efficiency and in move-in-ready condition, this unit presents an ideal opportunity for students or investors seeking excellent rent potential. In a student-friendly complex with a well-managed HOA, this home promises a hassle-free living experience. Whether you're seeking a cozy home or a savvy investment, this property sets the stage for modern living at its finest. Explore attractive mortgage rates through StarOne Credit Union with low investor ARM rates. A MUST SEE that WILL NOT LAST! ***More photos coming soon! ***

Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in a Westside hilltop neighborhood with views that express the street's name of "Scenic"! Single level home overlooks the City of Santa Cruz with views of the Monterey Bay and surrounding mountains. A beautiful home that has been lovingly cared for with lots of spirit and soul. Nearly a 1/2 acre lot with a private backyard terracing the hillside with fruit trees (20+), an artist studio, garden shed, raised bed vegetable garden and various areas to sit and enjoy the views. Two extremely large windows in the dining and living rooms gives the feeling of always being outside with nature.

Your ship has come in at Pleasure Point's Castle Estates! This Santa Cruz sweet spot is located close to world class surfing, warm beaches and convenient to shopping, recreation and great schools. A desirable cul-de-sac location, owner occupied neighbors and all ages welcome! Beautiful 3 bedroom & 2 bath, 2018 Karsten Home boasting 9' ceilings, open island kitchen, spacious primary suite, tall windows, sun tunnels and all appliances are included. You'll be sure to appreciate this homes picture perfect indoor and outdoor spaces, fenced low-maintenance yards, carport parking, covered concrete patio, sunny paver patio, faux lawn, redwood fencing and more, all ready for your summer and year-round fun!

Come enjoy your own private retreat in Bonny Doon. A one bedroom cabin and spacious yurt sit on 2 serene acres with two seasonal creeks. This is the perfect nature lovers tranquil property to bird watch during the day and star gaze at night. The cozy cottage has redwood floors, an attractive wood burning stove and multiple decks as well as a laundry area. The yurt is 16 ft. in diameter, has electricity, two windows and a skylight.There is a storage shed/workshop on the property and there is ample parking in front of the house and around the side. It has its own well and septic system. Septic repairs were just completed to include a new pump and electrical.

The appropriately named street this beautiful home sits on is just a prelude to this spectacular home's additional views. Encompassing just under three acres with breathtaking views of the mountains, you'll find unparalleled tranquility and peace. The house features 3 bed/2 bath with an open-concept floor plan. Oversized windows and sliding glass doors line the common areas, bringing the outside in and allowing an abundance of gorgeous natural light to stream into the home. The luxurious primary suite features deck access, two walk-in closets, and an en suite bathroom with a separate stall shower and soaking tub, the perfect place to wind down with a crisp glass of wine from a local vintner. The grounds have been lovingly maintained with mature fruit trees and a rose garden that even the most discerning rosarian would enjoy spending time in. The detached two-car garage ensures plenty of room for vehicles, storage, and toys. Additional storage space includes the basement, sheds, and studio. Owned Solar helps to minimize PG&E bills. Just 20 minutes to town while feeling like you're away from the hustle and bustle. Don't miss out on this chance to be a part of the aptly named and highly desirable Happy Valley community.

Pogonip Terrace features 28 units tucked away in a peaceful, well landscaped and private setting only minutes to downtown Santa Cruz, UCSC and Hwy 17. Pride of ownership is evident at this meticulously maintained 25 year old complex. The 27 studio units and one bedroom managers unit are always in demand and provide reliable cash flow, efficiency in management and significant upside to rents. Each studio has a full kitchen with Maple cabinets, high ceilings, a large closet, full bath and separate sleeping area that fits a queen size bed. Santa Cruz is a desirable investment location due to its strong and increasing rental demand. With the ever expanding University of California, incubator tech-industry, proximity to Silicon Valley, tourist industry and world class beaches, surf, mountain biking and hiking, the Santa Cruz rental market is well positioned for continued strength. New apartments like Pogonip Terrace rarely come available, making this a unique opportunity for investors.

Ideally located property just one home behind iconic West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz, Clark Avenue is a hidden gem! Quiet street yet just moments to the ocean and world class surfing. The single level home features vaulted ceilings & fireplace in the living room + an open concept floor plan with the kitchen open to the living area. The kitchen was recently updated with new quartz countertops, gas stove and new kitchen sink & faucet. There is a breakfast bar plus a nice dining area and a pantry. The primary bedroom is spacious and has vaulted ceilings & skylight plus a bonus loft area. Plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors in the front yard patio or the rear yard which does have some ocean peaks. Welcome Home!

Seabright Vacation Living. Every year, thousands of people travel from near and far to visit Santa Cruz beaches and the famous Boardwalk. For you, its just your backyard. This well-designed home is just steps away from the ocean has a large, light-filled living room with a cozy fireplace and deck. The living room flows into a kitchen with stainless appliances overlooking a dining area, with plenty of additional room to entertain your family or guests seated at the counter. The upstairs living spaces include a carpeted foyer, the perfect place for a comfortable office and two bedrooms, including a primary suite with its own deck, plenty of closet space, and a large en suite bath. A second bath also has a shower-tub, and theres an additional powder room downstairs.You and your guests can enjoy the pool and spa that are part of the complex. Oceanview park, perfect for playful kids and puppies is next door, or stroll down to the beach & Boardwalk, Restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping. Your new home is the perfect spot to feel like youre on vacation every day of the year!

Surf House sits at the edge of one of the most beautiful, wild, and biologically diverse treasures in the world- the Monterey Bay. Designed by Feldman Architecture and Commune Design, this award winning home fits into the coastline as if created by nature's hand. Lovingly crafted from reclaimed and repurposed Monterey Cypress, the refined elegance of this two-story home reflects the natural world, and the culture and values of the world-renowned neighborhood in which it resides. Heartwood from Monterey Cypress was integrated into all aspects of Surf Houses design. The resplendent floors, paneling and cabinetry glow in the natural sunlight that illumines this gloriously tranquil home. Surf House is roughly 700 feet to access stairs leading to the The Hook, one of many nearby crown jewels in the Santa Cruz World Surfing Reserve. A few of many highlights include a chefs kitchen, an outdoor kitchen, a copper jacuzzi, an infrared sauna, and a surf board room with wet bar, overlooking a private courtyard with a fireplace. From the front courtyard through the cascading floor to ceiling-high doors of the Great Room, there are stunning views, and vibrant life-affirming rhythms of the Bay- a paradise of solace, an entertainers playground, a sanctuary of inspiration and peace.

It's a rare occasion to find such a quaint, adorable cottage just a few short blocks to the Santa Cruz Harbor and Twin Lakes State Beach. This cheerful home has been freshly painted in and out, original hardwood floors have been refinished and has dual pane windows. A garage and long driveway provide parking for you and your guests and storage for your ocean toys. Enjoy easy access to all that Santa Cruz has to offer. A quick walk to the Harbor and all of its restaurants, shopping, beach volleyball, concerts, and Arana Gulch for biking and walking. A unique opportunity bundled into this light and cheerful home!

Charming and beautifully remodeled Victorian adorned with intricate details and a welcoming front porch, you'll love the modern comforts combined with timeless elegance. An inviting interior that seamlessly blends vintage charm with contemporary comfort. The open-concept living space features soaring ceilings, and large brand-new windows flood the room with natural light, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The kitchen appliances and the HVAC are all brand new. Big backyard, with ample space for outdoor living, entertaining, and gardening. The 2 car garage would make a great workshop, plenty of parking. Maybe look into adding an ADU? Walking and biking distance of everything! Within steps are Shoppers Corner, The Buttery, and all the historic neighborhood has to offer, including shops, cool Eastside restaurants, parks, beach, and more. This Victorian gem is the ultimate in convenience and comfort. A great urban feel but with a neighborhood vibe. No car is needed here! Easy living - move in and enjoy the Santa Cruz lifestyle!