Welcome to your peaceful retreat. This is the home you want to buy! Well-maintained over many years, this inviting single-level home sits on a flat lot with a perfect mix of sun and shade, surrounded by established landscaping and vibrant gardens. The exterior has been freshly re-painted, fully fenced and Trex decks make outdoor living easy. Inside, the kitchen features quartzite countertops, ample storage, and a cozy breakfast nook. The primary suite includes an updated bath with quartz counters and a private porch ideal for your morning coffee or evening wine-down. High ceilings and a cozy wood stove in the living room add warmth and charm, while generously sized bedrooms offer space and flexibility. Modern upgrades include a new leach field in 2024, a hardwired generator hookup, EV charger, and a resurfaced driveway with plenty of parking. Enjoy the shaded front porch or unwind on the back deck affectionately known as the Hummingbird International Airport. With comfort, style, and soul, only 13 minutes to groceries and 2 miles to UCSC.
MLS #
ML82009497
MLS Source
MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site
37
Bedrooms
Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms
Showers over Tubs - 2+
Kitchen
Pantry, Skylight(s)
Appliances
Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator
Dining Room
Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
Family Room
No Family Room
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Flooring
Laminate, Tile
Laundry
In Garage
Cooling
Window/Wall Unit
Heating
Forced Air
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District
Bonny Doon Union Elementary
High School District
Santa Cruz City High
Sewer
Septic Tank
E.V. Hookup
Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)
Water
Well
Zoning
RA
Listing Agent
Dani Scott
Anderson Christie, Inc.
License #: 02009126
Phone: (831) 837-7145
Co-Listing Agent
Christine Clayton
Anderson Christie, Inc.
License #: 01407021
Phone: (831) 588-8078
252 Nichols Dr is a Single Family Residence in Santa Cruz, CA 95060. This 1,654 square foot property sits on a 0.517 Acres Lot and features 3 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. It is currently priced at $1,149,000 and was built in 1983.
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This listing information is up-to-date as of July 16, 2025. For the most current information, please contact Dani Scott, (831) 837-7145