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Santa Cruz, CA

$2,250,000

212 3rd Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,040
Sq Ft
1980
Built
40
Days listed

About this home

5-minute walk to Seabright Beach...Located in the lovely Lower Seabright neighborhood in Santa Cruz, this 1,040 sq. ft. home sits on a 3,746 sq. ft. lot and features 2 large bedrooms and 1& 1/2 bathrooms. I block to the yacht harbor with access to a free water taxi to cross over! The efficient, compact kitchen has been updated with all-new custom cabinets, custom butcher-block counters, and a stainless-steel sink. Beautiful stove with a large oven, a modern stainless steel overhead fan with light, and a self-cleaning oven. A countertop microwave is included. The stainless steel refrigerator has an ice maker available, but it is not installed. Flooring throughout the home combines laminate and wood finishes. The living room features vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and a gas-log fireplace insert. Additional features include forced-air heating, Multiple ceiling fans for cooling, and a laundry area with a washer and dryer, located in the utility room. The property includes a 2-car garage and falls within the Santa Cruz City Elementary School District. Property is also accessible from the alley entrances on Marine Parade or Atlantic Streets, where you will access the two-car garage (with work bench) and/or the back yard gate.

Facts & features

Interior
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1 full, 1 half
Living area
1,040 sq ft
Interior features
Utility Room
Appliances
Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring
Laminate, Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Exterior & lot
Lot size
0.086 acres (3,746 sq ft)
Architectural style
Bungalow
Year built
1980
Parking
Guest, Off Street
Parking spaces
2
Community
Area
699 - Not Defined
County
Santa Cruz
Listing details
Status
Active
Property type
Single Family Residence
Days on market
40
Listed
2026-05-26
Original price
$2,650,000
Parcel #
01025418000
MLS #
ML82048542
Listed by
De Layne A. Castello · Alta Properties

Location

Price history

Listed
$2,650,000 · 2026-05-26
Price reduced
$2,250,000 (−$400,000)
Days on market
40
Current price
$2,250,000
Financing

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$14,115
$11,377 principal & interest · $2,738 taxes & insurance
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