Welcome to 916 Melrose Avenue in Santa Cruz, a beautifully updated 2 Bed & 2 Bath home offering 1,229 sq ft of living space on a 5,140 sq ft lot in the highly desirable Banana Belt neighborhood. Thoughtfully remodeled, featuring a new roof, siding, paint, furnace/ducting, Milgard dual-pane windows, and a NEM2.0 4.345kW solar system with Tesla charger. Inside, refinished white oak hardwood floors and West Elm lighting set a modern tone. The living room boasts a wood-burning fireplace, while the kitchen impresses with quartz counters, farmhouse sink, walk-in pantry, and premium Samsung/GE appliances. Both bathrooms were fully remodeled in 2024 with marble tile, new vanities, and custom showers. The primary suite opens directly to the backyard, where Trex decking, a gazebo lounge with built-in heater, and lush landscaping with smart irrigation create an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining. The attached garage offers excellent storage with built-in cabinets, a loft, GE washer/dryer, and a Navien tankless water heater. Located less than 2 miles from Seabright and Twin Lakes beaches, near Arana Gulch trails, shops, and walking distance to top schools, this turnkey home delivers the best of Santa Cruz living.
MLS #
ML82024490
MLS Source
MLSListings, Inc.
Bedrooms
Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms
Double Sinks, Shower over Tub - 1, Tile, Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen
Pantry
Appliances
Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
Dining Room
Formal Dining Room
Family Room
Separate Family Room
Fireplace
Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring
Hardwood, Tile
Laundry
In Garage
Cooling
None
Heating
Central Forced Air - Gas
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 1 Car(s)
High School District
Santa Cruz City High
Sewer
Public Sewer
E.V. Hookup
Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)
Water
Public
Zoning
R1
Listing Agent
Erfan Modir
Intero Real Estate Services
License #: 02046187
Phone: (408) 772-1275
Co-Listing Agent
Bobby Chiorean
Intero Real Estate Services
License #: 02124593
Phone: (408) 506-6031
916 Melrose Ave is a Single Family Residence in Santa Cruz, CA 95062. This 1,229 square foot property sits on a 5,140 Sq Ft Lot and features 2 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. It is currently priced at $1,398,000 and was built in 1938. This address can also be written as 916 Melrose Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062.
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This listing information is up-to-date as of October 23, 2025. For the most current information, please contact Erfan Modir, (408) 772-1275