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Santa Cruz, CA

$1,100,000

252 Nichols Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,654
Sq Ft
1983
Built
18
Days listed

About this home

Mountain living without the steep mountain roads! Located on easy, well-maintained paved roads with neighborhood speed bumps, this Bonny Doon property offers a rare combination of convenience, privacy, and usability. Situated on a flat, usable 22,521+ SF lot, the outdoor space is ready for gardens, pets, play, or future potential for an ADU, home office, art or yoga studio. The horseshoe driveway provides exceptional access and abundant parking, with room for multiple vehicles, an RV, boat, or Airstream, plus an oversized 2-car garage. Enjoy outdoor living on the updated Trex-style deck and patio overlooking the spacious yard. Inside, you'll find an updated kitchen with abundant cabinet space, updated electrical, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, reverse osmosis drinking water system, new furnace, new water heater, freshly filled propane tank for new buyer, and a large crawlspace with standard door access for additional storage. Ideally located just off Empire Grade near world-class mountain biking & home of Joby. Home is approx 4min to Cal Fire, 12min to Felton, 15min to Davenport beaches and Hwy 1, 16min to UCSC, 25min to the Beach Boardwalk, 40min to Los Gatos (dependent on traffic), and about an hour to Pacifica via scenic Highway 1- Plus the many local BD wineries to taste!

Facts & features

Interior
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2 full
Living area
1,654 sq ft
Interior features
Breakfast Area
Appliances
Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
Flooring
Carpet, Tile
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Heating
Central, Fireplaces, Wood Stove
Cooling
None
Laundry
In Garage
Exterior & lot
Lot size
0.517 acres (22,521 sq ft)
View
Park Greenbelt, Trees Woods
Year built
1983
Parking spaces
6
Community
Area
699 - Not Defined
County
Santa Cruz
Listing details
Status
Active
Property type
Single Family Residence
Days on market
18
Listed
2026-06-24
Parcel #
08015221000
MLS #
ML82048608
Listed by
Loren Morse · eXp Realty of California Inc

Location

Price history

Listed
$1,100,000 · 2026-06-24
Days on market
18
Current price
$1,100,000
Financing

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Estimated monthly payment
$6,901
$5,562 principal & interest · $1,338 taxes & insurance
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Loan $880,000

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Listing courtesy of eXp Realty of California Inc. © 2026. The multiple listing data appearing on this website is owned and copyrighted by California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. ("CRMLS") and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Information provided is for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties the consumer may be interested in purchasing. All data, including but not limited to all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. Last updated July 26, 2026 Equal Housing Opportunity.

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