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listing_id: ML81994178
status: Closed
price: 1330000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1375
sqft_lot: 6360
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1946
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "442 Stanford Ave"
city: Santa Cruz
state: CA
zip: 95062
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 36.986543
lng: -122.010385
days_on_market: 406
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "The Madani Team"
list_office: "Room Real Estate"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 234-6683"
list_agent_license: 70010074
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95062 | 442 Stanford Ave

442 Stanford Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

MLS: ML81994178 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,330,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,375 6,360 1946

Remarks

Nestled in the heart of Santa Cruz on a spacious corner lot with lots of parking, this charming 1940s home offers vintage character and modern updates. Enjoy easy access to both Highway 1 and Highway 17, with Seabright Beach, Lillians Italian Kitchen, Rio Theater, the world-renowned Sante Adairius Rustic Ales, and several schools just minutes away. Thoughtfully updated, the home features a refreshed kitchen and bathrooms, along with beautifully refinished hardwood floors. The entire upstairs is dedicated to the primary suite, complete with an en suite bathroom and a versatile flex space ideal for a cozy library or tranquil yoga room. Downstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms, a welcoming living room, a well-appointed kitchen, and another flexible space perfect for a home office. Outdoor enthusiasts and entertainers alike will appreciate the expansive backyard, featuring a pergola-covered brick patio perfect for al fresco dining. Green thumbs will love the mature landscaping and ample space for raised garden beds. The attached two-car garage provides plenty of storage, while the driveway accommodates additional parking, including space for an RV or boat. This Santa Cruz gem offers charm, convenience, and endless possibilities don't miss the chance to make it yours!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81994178
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Full on Ground Floor
Appliances Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Oven - Double, Refrigerator
Dining Room Breakfast Nook
Family Room No Family Room
Laundry Inside
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition, Shingle
Foundation Raised

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Garage: 2 Car(s)
High School District Santa Cruz City Elementary
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R15

Contact Information

The Madani Team
Room Real Estate
License #: 02158489
Phone: (831) 234-6683

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Branciforte Middle School public 6-8 0.21 mi 9
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School public K-5 0.45 mi 9
Ark Independent Studies School public 6-12 0.45 mi 4
Alternative Family Education School public K-12 0.45 mi 7
Costanoa Continuation High School public 9-12 0.45 mi 2
Gault Elementary School public K-5 0.69 mi 5
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 0.80 mi N/A
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 0.85 mi 8
Harbor High School public 9-12 0.99 mi 7
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 1.29 mi 5
Special Education Preschool public UG 1.37 mi N/A
Ocean Alternative Education Center public K-8 1.37 mi 7
Santa Cruz County Special Education School public K-12 1.58 mi N/A
Santa Cruz County Community School public 7-12 1.58 mi 4
Santa Cruz County Rop School public 10-12 1.58 mi N/A
Santa Cruz High School public 9-12 1.61 mi 10
Mission Hill Middle School public 6-8 1.63 mi 9
Live Oak Elementary School public K-5 1.78 mi 4
Shoreline Middle School public 6-8 1.86 mi 6
Del Mar Elementary School public K-5 2.03 mi 4

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact The Madani Team, (831) 234-6683.