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listing_id: ML81976646
status: Closed
price: 3850000
beds: 4
baths_full: 4
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1912
sqft_lot: 4879
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1952
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1226 W Cliff Dr"
city: Santa Cruz
state: CA
zip: 95060
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 36.951533
lng: -122.043307
days_on_market: 591
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Alistair Craft"
list_office: "Christie's International Real Estate Sereno"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 234-1092"
list_agent_license: 01402715
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-02
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95060 | 1226 W Cliff Dr

1226 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

MLS: ML81976646 | Status: Sold | Price: $3,850,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 4
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 4 1,912 4,879 1952

Remarks

Discover an extraordinary oceanfront property at 1226 West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz, CA, where unobstructed views of the Monterey Bay await. This unique estate offers a serene coastal setting and the rare opportunity to experience both immediate comfort and exciting future possibilities.The existing home, thoughtfully designed with period charm, features 4 bedrooms, 2 of which are ground level, 4 bathrooms and 2 living rooms, all within its 1912 square feet of living space. It's a perfect retreat while you explore future plans. Included with the property are approved plans for a new, modern residence designed by acclaimed Fuse Architects and Builders. This visionary design promises a sleek, contemporary aesthetic with open, airy spaces that blend seamlessly with the outdoor environment. Anticipate features like floor-to-ceiling windows, a gourmet kitchen, and a luxurious master suite, all crafted to enhance and frame the breathtaking ocean vistas. Fuse has also prepared illustrations for a contemporary remodel of the current home. Living here offers the rare chance to shape your dream home in one of Santa Cruz's most coveted oceanfront locations. DO NOT DISTURB TENANTS.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81976646
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Stall Shower - 2+, Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen Countertop - Other
Appliances Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Oven - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Laundry Upper Floor, Inside
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Style Traditional

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Off-Street Parking, On Street, Garage: 2 Car(s)
High School District Santa Cruz City High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R1-5

Contact Information

Alistair Craft
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
License #: 01402715
Phone: (831) 234-1092

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Bay View Elementary School public K-5 0.99 mi 8
Santa Cruz High School public 9-12 1.49 mi 10
Mission Hill Middle School public 6-8 1.62 mi 9
Westlake Elementary School public K-5 1.90 mi 9
Santa Cruz County Special Education School public K-12 2.53 mi N/A
Santa Cruz County Community School public 7-12 2.53 mi 4
Santa Cruz County Rop School public 10-12 2.53 mi N/A
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School public K-5 2.58 mi 9
Ark Independent Studies School public 6-12 2.58 mi 4
Alternative Family Education School public K-12 2.58 mi 7
Costanoa Continuation High School public 9-12 2.58 mi 2
Gault Elementary School public K-5 2.61 mi 5
Branciforte Middle School public 6-8 2.91 mi 9
Shoreline Middle School public 6-8 3.33 mi 6
Del Mar Elementary School public K-5 3.37 mi 4
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 3.59 mi N/A
Harbor High School public 9-12 3.70 mi 7
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 3.76 mi 8
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 3.79 mi 5
Live Oak Elementary School public K-5 3.80 mi 4

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 02, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Alistair Craft, (831) 234-1092.