3 2 1,467 0.284 1956
Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built

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About this Property

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.

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MLS Listing Information

MLS #

ML82020819

MLS Source

MLSListings, Inc.

Days on Site

9

Interior Features

Dining Room

Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen, No Formal Dining Room, Skylight(s)

Family Room

Separate Family Room

Fireplace

Family Room, Free Standing, Insert, Other Location

Cooling

None

Heating

Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Roof

Composition

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Parking, School, and Other Information

Garage/Parking

Attached Garage, Carport, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 2 Car(s)

High School District

Santa Cruz City High

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water

Public

Zoning

RM-6

Contact Agent

Shemeika K. Fox

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

License #: 01479629

Phone: (831) 588-2334

Neighborhood: Around This Home

Neighborhood: Local Demographics

512 California Ave is a Single Family Residence in Santa Cruz, CA 95060. This 1,467 square foot property sits on a 0.284 Acres Lot and features 3 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. It is currently priced at $1,653,333 and was built in 1956. This address can also be written as 512 California Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.

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This listing information is up-to-date as of September 15, 2025. For the most current information, please contact Shemeika K. Fox, (831) 588-2334