265 15th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 - Photo 1

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$2,625,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,465 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Legend has it, there's a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. It just so happens, that there is a pot of gold at the end of 15th in SC. With unobstructed views of Blacks Beach, the 3 bed. 2 bath home is what coastal living is all about. Long time residents have been enjoying this custom built home & built in 1956. When you walk in the front door, that ocean view is Wow! Views from the living room with a beautiful fireplace with pink granite surround. Dining room has ocean views too, an adjoining kitchen with backyard views and 3 spacious bedrooms are comfy! The primary bedroom has an en-suite bathroom & plenty of closet space & natural light from the many windows. 2 more bed. are also roomy & a 2nd bath. There is a slider in the back bedroom to a beautiful brick patio. There are beautiful hardwood floors throughout, solid surface countertops in the kitchen, tiled bathroom floors & tiled counters. An added bonus is the cute cottage with its own bathroom & access to the large backyard. There is a 2 car garage with cabinets for tools & a workbench. More parking in the driveway. Freshly painted inside, landscaped & ready for the new owners to enjoy. Don't miss out on this opportunity to purchase a little piece of heaven at the end of the rainbow.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 265 15th Ave

General

Sold For: $2,625,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: RE_Infolink
MLS ID: ML82021476
Added to Site: 125 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Other
Interior Features: Bay Window
Fireplace(s): Living Room
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Features: Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor

Other Rooms

Family Room: No Family Room
Kitchen: Gas Cooktop, Tile Countertop, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Built-In Oven, Double Oven, Refrigerator
Laundry: In Garage, Washer / Dryer
Guest Quarters: Guest Cottage, 288

Additional Information

Extras: Not Applicable

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached Garage, On Street

Location

Area: Live Oak
County: Santa Cruz
Cross Streets: Portola

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Central Air (Gas/Forced Air)

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Telecomm.: Cable TV
Utility Description: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Cottage
Construction: Detached, Wood
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Crawlspace
Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles
Square Feet: 1,465
Year Built: 1956

Lot Features

Property View: Ocean
Lot Size (Acres): 0.135
Minimum Lot Size: 5881
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,881
Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, BBQ Area, Fenced
Zoning: R-1-6
Lot Description: Level
Fencing (Description): Fenced Back, Mixed Height / Type, Wood

Green Features

Energy Efficient: Low-Flow Toilet

Listed by Compass, Diana Mercer
Sold by Apr, Meghan Philp

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Schools

Schools serving 265 15th Ave

School Districts:Live Oak Elementary School District, Santa Cruz City High School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Mission Hill Middle School 425 King Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060	7-8	2.6 mi
Harbor High School 300 La Fonda Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062	9-12	1.7 mi
Santa Cruz High School 415 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060	9-12	2.3 mi
Soquel High School 401 Soquel San Jose Road, Soquel, CA 95073	9-12	2.7 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 265 15th Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/20/2025

Sold

$2,625,000

-9.33%

MLS

10/28/2025

Price Reduced

$2,895,000

-9.39%

MLS

9/26/2025

Price Reduced

$3,195,000

-8.36%

MLS

9/13/2025

Listed

$3,486,500

—

MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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3
Beds
2
Total Baths
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Total Baths
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Total Baths
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3
Beds
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Total Baths
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265 15th Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062