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$2,250,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,040 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
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5-minute walk to Seabright Beach...Located in the lovely Lower Seabright neighborhood in Santa Cruz, this 1,040 sq. ft. home sits on a 3,746 sq. ft. lot and features 2 large bedrooms and 1& 1/2 bathrooms. I block to the yacht harbor with access to a free water taxi to cross over! The efficient, compact kitchen has been updated with all-new custom cabinets, custom butcher-block counters, and a stainless-steel sink. Beautiful stove with a large oven, a modern stainless steel overhead fan with light, and a self-cleaning oven. A countertop microwave is included. The stainless steel refrigerator has an ice maker available, but it is not installed. Flooring throughout the home combines laminate and wood finishes. The living room features vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and a gas-log fireplace insert. Additional features include forced-air heating, Multiple ceiling fans for cooling, and a laundry area with a washer and dryer, located in the utility room. The property includes a 2-car garage and falls within the Santa Cruz City Elementary School District. Property is also accessible from the alley entrances on Marine Parade or Atlantic Streets, where you will access the two-car garage (with work bench) and/or the back yard gate.

Full Property Details for 212 3rd Ave

General

  • Price: $2,250,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: RE_Infolink
  • MLS ID: ML82048542
  • Updated: 7/5/2026
  • Added to Site: 91 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Utility Room
  • Interior Features: High Ceiling , Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fireplace(s): Gas Log, Insert
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Features: Primary - Stall Shower(s), 1 Shower over Tub

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedroom Features: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor

Other Rooms

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Kitchen: Icemaker Hookups, Microwave, Self-Cleaning Oven, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside, Washer / Dryer

Additional Information

  • Extras: Not Applicable
  • Security/Safety: Security Alarm

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest/Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking

Location

  • Area: East Santa Cruz
  • County: Santa Cruz
  • Cross Streets: Atlantic Ave

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Telecomm.: Cable TV
  • Utility Description: Public Utilities

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Construction: Detached
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Shake, Shingle, Tar and Gravel
  • Disability Access: Grab Bars, Wheelchair Access
  • Square Feet: 1,040
  • Year Built: 1980

Lot Features

  • Minimum Lot Size: 3746
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,746
  • Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Drought-Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Low Maintenance
  • Zoning: R1
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Fencing (Description): Wood

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Other

Listed by Alta Properties, De Layne A. Castello

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  • De Layne A. Castello

    Alta Properties

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Schools serving 212 3rd Ave

School District:Santa Cruz City Elementary School District
NameGradesDistance
Gault Elementary School
1320 Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
K-50.8 mi
Harbor High School
300 La Fonda Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
9-121.6 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 212 3rd Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/05/2026
Price Reduced
$2,250,000
-15.09%
MLS
5/26/2026
Listed
$2,650,000
783.33%
MLS
9/11/2007
Sold
$300,000
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Tax History for 212 3rd Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$11,886
—
$1,023,758
2%
2025
$11,886
9%
$1,003,685
4%
2023
$10,931
1%
$964,711
2%
2022
$10,806
2%
$945,795
2%
2021
$10,579
105%
$927,250
113%
2020
$5,167
1%
$435,484
2%
2019
$5,126
1%
$426,944
2%
2018
$5,070
1%
$418,574
2%
2017
$5,007
6%
$410,368
2%
2016
$4,740
4%
$402,320
2%
2015
$4,579
2%
$396,276
2%
2014
$4,504
—
$388,514
—
2013
$4,521
—
$386,758
—
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212 3rd Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (MLS# ML82048542) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 212 3rd Ave is currently listed for $2,250,000 and was received on May 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 212 3rd Ave? 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.

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