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$1,335,000 -$148,000 (-9.98%) Price Reduced

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 715 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 16 hours ago

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222 2nd Ave,Santa Cruz, CA 95062

222 2nd AveSanta CruzCA95062

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    222 2nd Ave,Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    222 2nd AveSanta CruzCA95062
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This one is CUTE! Take a step back in time and be charmed by this turn-of-the-century beach cottage, full of nostalgia and character. Just down the street from the best beach in Santa Cruz, enjoy sandy summer days from sunrise to sunset right at your doorstep, with the sound of the waves and ocean breeze setting the tone for everyday living. With ready-to-submit plans available for your future dream home, you can enjoy the best of both worlds: restore the existing cottage or break ground right away. Whether you envision a modern coastal retreat or preserving its vintage charm, the possibilities here are truly special. With options abound, choose the lifestyle that works for you. Located just moments from the restaurants and conveniences of the Seabright neighborhood, and around the corner from the Santa Cruz Yacht Club and Small Craft Harbor, this is the ultimate setting to live the Santa Cruz dream every day, with easy access to dining, recreation, and the vibrant coastal lifestyle that makes this area so sought after.

Full Property Details for 222 2nd Ave

General

  • Price: $1,335,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: RE_Infolink
  • MLS ID: ML82039182
  • Updated: 3/26/2026
  • Added to Site: 8 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Fireplace(s): Wood-Burning

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo

Additional Information

  • Extras: Not Applicable

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Parking Area

Location

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

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Other

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Individual Water Meter
  • Utility Description: Public Utilities

Structural Information

  • Construction: Detached
  • Foundation: Other
  • Roof: Composition
  • Square Feet: 715
  • Year Built: 1898

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.062
  • Minimum Lot Size: 2800
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,800
  • Zoning: R

Listed by Compass, Sam Bird-Robinson and Compass, Charlie Lambert

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— 222 2nd Ave —

  • Sam Bird-Robinson

    Compass

  • Charlie Lambert

    Compass

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Schools serving 222 2nd 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
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Price & Sales History for 222 2nd Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/26/2026
Price Reduced
$1,335,000
-9.98%
MLS
3/18/2026
Listed
$1,483,000
16.77%
MLS
1/10/2025
Sold
$1,270,000
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Tax History for 222 2nd Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$11,321
7%
$947,128
2%
2024
$10,539
1%
$928,558
2%
2023
$10,411
1094%
$910,350
2197%
2022
$872
11%
$39,624
2%
2021
$785
1%
$38,848
1%
2020
$781
4%
$38,448
2%
2019
$754
1%
$37,696
2%
2018
$748
1%
$36,958
2%
2017
$741
3%
$36,232
2%
2016
$720
21%
$35,522
2%
2015
$594
1%
$34,988
2%
2014
$587
—
$34,304
—
2013
$588
—
$34,148
—
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Listed by Compass, Sam Bird-Robinson and Compass, Charlie Lambert

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222 2nd Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (MLS# ML82039182) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 222 2nd Ave is currently listed for $1,335,000 and was received on March 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 222 2nd 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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