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Property Description
Hello, I'm a special property with three charming cottages on an extraordinary half-acre in coastal Live Oak. My three 1BR/1BA homes need love, but what I lack in polish, I make up for in pure potential and a walkable location that offers privacy and design flexibility with mature trees, morning light and ocean breezes on my nearly 20,000 SF level lot. Imagine waking up just a 5-minute stroll from Black's Beach with Live Oak Farmers Market at your doorstep (3 min) and morning coffee at Bodega del Lago (4 min). Maybe you'll create a family compound, design your dream beach estate with a pool and gardens, or build a surf-centric community where multiple families can share this coastal paradise and catch waves at Pleasure Point. I'm zoned for possibilities (RM-2.5) with flexible development standards (3-stories). Your options: 1) leverage SB684 for up to 6 detached single-family homes on separate parcels, 2) use Density Bonus for up to 19 multifamily units (14 base + 5 bonus), 3) create your single dream home with incredible outdoor living or beach houses for extended family and rental income - your vision can become reality. Properties like me in walkable East Cliff Village don't come along often. Come visit. Walk to the beach. Imagine possibilities. Create your coastal legacy.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1430 Merrill St
General
- Price: $1,975,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML82025094
- Updated: 1/14/2026
- Added to Site: 139 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Family Room: No Family Room
Additional Information
- Extras: Not Applicable
- Security/Safety: None
Parking
- Parking Features: Off-Street Parking
Location
- Area: Live Oak
- County: Santa Cruz
- Cross Streets: 14th Ave
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Electric, Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Water on Site
- Utility Description: Other
Structural Information
- Construction: Detached
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Composition
- Disability Access: None
- Square Feet: 1,630
- Year Built: 1927
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.451
- Minimum Lot Size: 19646
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 19,646
- Zoning: RM-2.5
Listed by David Lyng Real Estate, Troy Hinds
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Schools
Schools serving 1430 Merrill St
School Districts:Live Oak Elementary School District, Santa Cruz City High School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mission Hill Middle School 425 King Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | 7-8 | 2.6 mi |
Harbor High School 300 La Fonda Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Santa Cruz High School 415 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | 9-12 | 2.4 mi |
Soquel High School 401 Soquel San Jose Road, Soquel, CA 95073 | 9-12 | 2.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1430 Merrill St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/14/2026
Price Reduced
$1,975,000
-1%
MLS
10/16/2025
Listed
$1,995,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1430 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (MLS# ML82025094) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 1430 Merrill St is currently listed for $1,975,000 and was received on October 16, 2025. Want to learn more about 1430 Merrill St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Live Oak? You can browse all Live Oak real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

