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- Listed price
- $1,653,333
- Listed Sep 9, 2025 · $1,127/sq ft
- Sold price
- $1,683,333
- Sold Oct 2, 2025
3 beds|2 ba|1,467 sqft|12,371 sqft lot|1956 Built|9 MLS days on market
512 California Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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.
Listing agent: Shemeika K. FoxDRE #01479629sfox@yoursantacruzrealestate.com, Listing office: KW Thrive Santa Cruz
MLS data updated 11/3/2026, 10:42:44 PM PT
Source: CRMLSMLS #: ML82020819
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Last recorded sale$1,683,333
Oct 2, 2025
Available records22025
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$1,683,333Closed sale · Oct 2, 2025ZIP 95060 · Oct 2025
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