Santa Cruz CA Real Estate & Homes for Sale

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

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.