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listing_id: ML82002476
status: Closed
price: 1340000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1485
sqft_lot: 10803
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1948
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1570 Thompson Ave"
city: Santa Cruz
state: CA
zip: 95062
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 36.972759
lng: -121.97069
days_on_market: 348
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Judith Vandsburger"
list_office: "KW Bay Area Estates"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 705-3229"
list_agent_license: 01482316
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95062 | 1570 Thompson Ave

1570 Thompson Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

MLS: ML82002476 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,340,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,485 10,803 1948

Remarks

Coastal Living Just Minutes from the Beach! This beautifully remodeled 3-bed, 2-bath Santa Cruz home blends charm, comfort, and the laid-back lifestyle this area is known for. Situated on a spacious RM-3 zoned lot, it offers a peaceful retreat with exceptional development potential. Step inside to an open-concept layout filled with natural light, new flooring throughout, fresh interior and exterior paint, and stylishly updated bathrooms. The kitchen includes a custom breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of cabinetry - perfect for everyday living. The primary suite opens to the lush backyard through elegant French doors, while two additional bedrooms offer flexibility for guests, family, or a home office. The expansive backyard is a private oasis with mature trees and space to entertain, garden, or store surfboards, bikes - even an RV. Thoughtful upgrades like solar panels, an EV charger, and smart home features make this home as energy-efficient as it is inviting. Zoned RM-3, it also presents excellent potential as a long-term rental or vacation property. Located just minutes from Pleasure Point, beaches, shopping, dining, and HWY 1, this is a rare opportunity to own a slice of Santa Cruz living - with flexibility, lifestyle, and long-term value. Don't miss it!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82002476
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Primary Suite/Retreat, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Tile, Updated Bath(s), Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen 220 Volt Outlet, Exhaust Fan, Island
Appliances Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room Dining Area, Dining Area in Living Room
Family Room No Family Room
Flooring Laminate, Tile
Laundry Inside
Cooling None
Heating Heating - 2+ Zones, Individual Room Controls, Radiant

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition, Shingle
Foundation Slab

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Carport, Electric Car Hookup, Lighted Parking Area, No Garage, On Street, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Live Oak Elementary
High School District Santa Cruz City High
Sewer Public Sewer
E.V. Hookup Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)
Water Public
Zoning RM-3

Contact Information

Judith Vandsburger
KW Bay Area Estates
License #: 01482316
Phone: (408) 705-3229

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Live Oak Elementary School public K-5 0.61 mi 4
Del Mar Elementary School public K-5 0.93 mi 4
Shoreline Middle School public 6-8 0.94 mi 6
Special Education Preschool public UG 1.13 mi N/A
Ocean Alternative Education Center public K-8 1.13 mi 7
Soquel Elementary School public K-5 1.17 mi 5
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 1.17 mi 5
New Brighton Middle School public 6-8 1.32 mi 6
Soquel High School public 9-12 1.44 mi 9
Harbor High School public 9-12 1.52 mi 7
Main Street Elementary School public K-5 1.68 mi 7
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 1.71 mi N/A
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 1.87 mi 8
Gault Elementary School public K-5 2.08 mi 5
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School public K-5 2.12 mi 7
Branciforte Middle School public 6-8 2.26 mi 9
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School public K-5 2.45 mi 9
Ark Independent Studies School public 6-12 2.45 mi 4
Alternative Family Education School public K-12 2.45 mi 7
Costanoa Continuation High School public 9-12 2.45 mi 2

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Judith Vandsburger, (408) 705-3229.