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$2,333,000 Just Listed

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 3,158 Sq. Ft.
  • 3 Car Garage
  • Updated 7 hours ago

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2520 Benson Ave,Santa Cruz, CA 95065

2520 Benson AveSanta CruzCA95065

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    2520 Benson Ave,Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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    2520 Benson Ave,Santa Cruz, CA 95065
    2520 Benson AveSanta CruzCA95065
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You awaken to the golden light of a Santa Cruz sunrise filtering through oversized windows. You walk out on the balcony of your primary suite and bathe in the sound of the waves. You freshen up in your spa-like en-suite, complete with rain shower and soaking tub, and you linger, savoring the serenity, before heading downstairs on wide-plank oak floors. The heart of this like-new haven greets you, unfolding in an epic open-concept great room. A soaring live-edge wood accent crowns the sleek gas fireplace, with natural light flooding across crisp white cabinetry, marble counters, copper-hooded range, and vast island in your chef's kitchen. You make your coffee and turn, reminiscing on your latest family dinner at the farmhouse table. Your mind wanders to how blessed you are; your Home has it all. The 2 beds with a shared bath upstairs and the luxurious suite you just left, the balconies with ocean views, the second primary suite and office on the ground floor... the cul-de-sac, and the neighborhood, SC Gardens, with its sun belt, pool, school, and central location... You're minutes from the area's best shopping and dining, and downtown's farm-to-table scene, yet worlds away in peaceful seclusion. You walk outside and stretch in the sunlight on your deck, and can't help but smile.

Full Property Details for 2520 Benson Ave

General

  • Price: $2,333,000
  • HOA FEE: $360
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: RE_Infolink
  • MLS ID: ML82031133
  • Updated: 1/15/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Attic, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Great Room, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Utility Room
  • Interior Features: Bay Window, High Ceiling , Walk-In Closet
  • Fireplace(s): Gas-Burning, Living Room
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Marble, Oversized Tub, Primary - Oversized Tub, Tile, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Updated Bath

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: Ground-Floor Bedroom, More than One Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-In Closet

Other Rooms

  • Family Room: Other
  • Kitchen: Gas Cooktop, Marble Countertop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood over Range, Gas Hookups, Icemaker, Island with Sink, Microwave, Built-In Oven/Range , Gas, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Laundry: Gas Hookup, Inside, Tub/Sink, Washer / Dryer

Additional Information

  • Extras: Not Applicable
  • Security/Safety: Fire Sprinkler System, Video / Audio System

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Tandem Parking

Location

  • Area: Soquel
  • County: Santa Cruz
  • Complex: Santa Cruz Gardens No. 12
  • Cross Streets: Thurber

Community

  • Association: Yes
  • Assoc. Fees Include: Management Fee, Reserves, Road Maintenance, Common Area Insurance, Common Area Maintenance

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan, Other
  • Heating Type: Heating (2 Zones or More), Central Air (Gas/Forced Air), Fireplace

Utilities

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

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean, Modern / High Tech
  • Construction: Detached, Stucco, Wood Frame
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Tile
  • Square Feet: 3,158
  • Year Built: 2021

Lot Features

  • Property View: Canyon, City Lights, Garden / Greenbelt, Hills, Mountains, Neighborhood, Ocean, Park, Pasture, Water
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.2034
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8860
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,860
  • Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Deck , Drought-Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Zoning: R1
  • Lot Description: Views, Level
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced Back, Fenced Front, Gate, Wood

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Ceiling Insulation, Double-Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Floor Insulation, Sealed Crawlspace, Tankless Water Heater, Walls Insulated

Financial Considerations

  • Association Fee: $360

Disclosures and Reports

  • Restrictions: None
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation: Contact Listing Agent
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Schools serving 2520 Benson Ave

School District:Soquel Elementary School District
NameGradesDistance
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School
8005 Winkle Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
K-50.5 mi
New Brighton Middle School
250 Washburn Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010
6-81.9 mi
Soquel High School
401 Soquel San Jose Road, Soquel, CA 95073
9-120.8 mi
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Price & Sales History for 2520 Benson Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
1/14/2026
Listed
$2,333,000
-8.51%
MLS
9/02/2021
Sold
$2,550,000
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Tax History for 2520 Benson Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$32,409
7%
$2,706,080
2%
2024
$30,319
3%
$2,653,020
2%
2023
$29,548
1%
$2,601,000
2%
2022
$29,289
358%
$2,550,000
355%
2021
$6,390
10%
$560,180
10%
2020
$5,790
88%
$510,000
92%
2019
$3,076
1%
$265,302
2%
2018
$3,036
1%
$260,100
2%
2017
$2,999
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$255,000
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2520 Benson Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 (MLS# ML82031133) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 2520 Benson Ave is currently listed for $2,333,000 and was received on January 14, 2026. This property is listed by Deva Kane from our Santa Cruz Office.Want to learn more about 2520 Benson 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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