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Property Description
229 Laurel St. Santa Cruz, is a legacy drive-in restaurant site in the heart of the Downtown/SoLa transition area that is now strategically positioned for higher-intensity mixed-use redevelopment under the Citys recently adopted downtown expansion framework. The property offers a rare combination of strong existing foot and vehicle traffic, corner visibility, and near-term upside as surrounding blocks transition to taller, denser residential and entertainment uses. * Corner/near-corner, signal-adjacent parcel with strong visibility, prominent signage, and easy ingress/egress supporting both current QSR operations and future high-density development. Walkable to Pacific Avenue, the San Lorenzo Riverwalk, Kaiser Permanente Arena, and the broader downtown core, capturing both neighborhood and regional traffic. Exceptional covered-land play: in-place improvements provide interim income potential while the surrounding district transitions under the Downtown Plan Expansion, offering a clear path to long-term mixed-use or multifamily redevelopment consistent with the Citys growth objectives.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 229 Laurel St
General
- Price: $1,949,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Industrial
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML82029585
- Updated: 2/12/2026
- Added to Site: 58 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Kitchen, Other
Additional Information
- Extras: Not Applicable
- Security/Safety: Other
Parking
- Parking Features: Off-Street Parking
Location
- Area: West Santa Cruz
- County: Santa Cruz
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Other
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Other
- Metering: None
Structural Information
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Flat / Low Pitch
- Disability Access: Parking
- Square Feet: 1,152
- Year Built: 1948
Lot Features
- Minimum Lot Size: 8015
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,015
- Present Use: Other
- Zoning: CBD-E
Disclosures and Reports
- Restrictions: None
Listed by Baird Partnership, Inc., James Kendall
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Schools
Schools serving 229 Laurel St
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Bay View Elementary School 1231 Bay Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Mission Hill Middle School 425 King Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | 7-8 | 0.7 mi |
Santa Cruz High School 415 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | 9-12 | 0.4 mi |
Harbor High School 300 La Fonda Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | 9-12 | 2.2 mi |
Soquel High School 401 Soquel San Jose Road, Soquel, CA 95073 | 9-12 | 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 229 Laurel St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/12/2026
Price Reduced
$1,949,000
-11.21%
MLS
12/17/2025
Listed
$2,195,000
262.81%
MLS
6/08/2011
Sold
$605,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 229 Laurel St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$9,678
9%
$775,113
4%
2023
$8,918
1%
$745,015
2%
2022
$8,823
2%
$730,406
2%
2021
$8,648
1%
$716,085
1%
2020
$8,583
2%
$708,742
2%
2019
$8,402
1%
$694,845
2%
2018
$8,311
1%
$681,221
2%
2017
$8,210
6%
$667,864
2%
2016
$7,776
3%
$654,769
2%
2015
$7,554
2%
$644,933
2%
2014
$7,432
—
$632,300
—
2013
$7,460
—
$629,442
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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229 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (MLS# ML82029585) is a Industrial property. 229 Laurel St is currently listed for $1,949,000 and was received on December 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 229 Laurel St? Do you have questions about finding other Industrial 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.

