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512 California AvenueSanta Cruz, CA 95060

For Sale

$1,653,333

Smart Buyer Rebate $16,533

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.

Listed by Shemeika K. Fox

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License #01479629

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KW Thrive Santa Cruz

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831-588-2334

Last updated September 09, 2025

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Source: MLSListings #ML82020819

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodThe Circles
  • Bedrooms3
  • Days on Prevu1
  • Size1,467 sqft
  • Price per sqft$1,127

Amenities

  • Pets Allowed
  • Parking

Location

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Listing History

09/09/2025
Listed by KW Thrive Santa Cruz
$1,653,333

Property Details for 512 California Avenue

Exterior

Construction

  • Roof: Composition
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Year Built Details: 2

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 1,467
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Size Area: 12,371
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 12,371
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 004-461-22-000

Interior

Features

  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Free Standing, Insert, Other Location

Measurements

  • Living Area: 1,467

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3

Parking

Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Carport, Off-Street Parking

Schools

Elementary School

  • Elementary School: Bay View Elementary_2

High School

  • High School: Santa Cruz High
  • High School District: Santa Cruz City High

Middle or Junior School

  • Middle Or Junior School: Mission Hill

Utilities

Equipment

  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public Utilities, Water - Public
  • Water Source: Public

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