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Property Description
Just one block from Seabright Beach and directly across from a picturesque park and the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 205 Forbes Street offers a rare opportunity to create your dream coastal retreat. This charming vintage 5-bedroom and 2 bathroom home sits in one of Santa Cruz's most coveted locations, where surf, sand, and scenic trails are just steps from your door. While the property is in need of a remodel, the potential is undeniable. Restore or reimagine, either way, you'll be investing in an unbeatable lifestyle and location. Bring your vision and seize the chance to make this beachside gem your own!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 205 Forbes St
General
- Sold For: $1,700,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML82003586
- Added to Site: 273 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Finished Basement, Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Recreation Room, Workshop
- Fireplace(s): Freestanding, Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Flooring: Vinyl / Linoleum, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: 2 Stall Showers or More, 2 Tubs or More
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedroom Features: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Other Rooms
- Family Room: No Family Room
- Kitchen: Gas Cooktop, Built-In Oven
- Laundry: In Utility Room
Additional Information
- Extras: Not Applicable
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street, Workshop in Garage
Location
- Area: East Santa Cruz
- County: Santa Cruz
- Cross Streets: Mott Ave
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Central Air (Forced Air)
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Public Utilities
Structural Information
- Construction: Detached
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition, Flat / Low Pitch, Other
- Disability Access: None
- Square Feet: 1,774
- Year Built: 1961
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
- Minimum Lot Size: 5227
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,227
- Grounds/Landscape: Balcony / Patio, Deck
- Zoning: R15
- Lot Description: Gently Sloped, Year-Round Stream, Views
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Schools
Schools serving 205 Forbes St
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Gault Elementary School 1320 Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Mission Hill Middle School 425 King Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | 7-8 | 1.6 mi |
Santa Cruz High School 415 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Harbor High School 300 La Fonda Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
Soquel High School 401 Soquel San Jose Road, Soquel, CA 95073 | 9-12 | 3.3 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 205 Forbes St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/23/2025
Sold
$1,700,000
-2.86%
MLS
4/22/2025
Listed
$1,750,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
205 Forbes St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (MLS# ML82003586) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,700,000 on May 23, 2025. This property was listed by Shawna Spaulding from our Aptos Office.Want to learn more about 205 Forbes St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Santa Cruz? You can browse all Santa Cruz real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.


