512 California Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 - Photo 1

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$1,683,333

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,467 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

512 California Avenue West Side Santa Cruz Discover the ultimate West Side lifestyle with this beautifully maintained, single-level home on a rare .28-acre lot in the coveted Lower West Side. Built in 1956 and cherished by the same family, this 1,467 sq. ft. residence features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage. Skylights and expansive windows fill the bright, open interior with natural light, creating warm, inviting spaces perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Step outside to a flat 12,371 sq. ft. lot offering endless possibilitieslush gardens, outdoor entertaining, play areas, or even expansion. West Side lots of this size are rare, providing both privacy and potential in a prime location. Enjoy the brand-new rail trail connecting you to the best of Santa Cruz: surf iconic breaks at Steamer Lane, stroll along Main Beach or Cowells, explore Lighthouse Field and the Santa Cruz Wharf, or take in breathtaking views along West Cliff Drive. Enjoy Swift Street Courtyard and Neary Lagoon, as well as downtown Santa Cruz, all just minutes away. Commuters will appreciate easy access to Highways 1 & 17, and UC Santa Cruz is just up the road. This home is more than a houseits a lifestyle, blending history, heart, and an unbeatable West Side address.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 512 California Ave

General

Sold For: $1,683,333
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: RE_Infolink
MLS ID: ML82020819
Added to Site: 130 day(s) ago

Interior

Fireplace(s): Family Room, Freestanding, Insert, Other Location

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

Family Room: Separate Family Room

Additional Information

Extras: Not Applicable

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Carport , Off-Street Parking

Location

Area: West Santa Cruz
County: Santa Cruz
Cross Streets: Bay St.

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Public Utilities

Structural Information

Construction: Detached
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Composition
Square Feet: 1,467
Year Built: 1956

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.284
Minimum Lot Size: 12371
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 12,371
Zoning: RM-6

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Schools

Schools serving 512 California Ave

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

Name	Grades	Distance
Bay View Elementary School 1231 Bay Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060	K-5	0.3 mi
Mission Hill Middle School 425 King Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060	7-8	0.8 mi
Santa Cruz High School 415 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060	9-12	0.6 mi
Harbor High School 300 La Fonda Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062	9-12	2.9 mi
Soquel High School 401 Soquel San Jose Road, Soquel, CA 95073	9-12	4.7 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 512 California Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/02/2025

Sold

$1,683,333

1.81%

MLS

9/09/2025

Listed

$1,653,333

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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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Just Listed

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Multi-Family
Active
Updated 4 days ago

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Just Listed

$1,625,000

Open House

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Single Family
Active
Updated 21 hours ago

4
Beds
3
Total Baths
2,011
Sq. Ft.

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Just Listed

$680,000

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Condo
Active
Updated 5 days ago

3
Beds
2
Total Baths
1,008
Sq. Ft.

Listed by Marini & Locatelli Property Management, Nick Marini

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Manufactured Home
Active
Updated 6 days ago

2
Beds
2
Total Baths
1,040
Sq. Ft.

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Manufactured Home
Active
Updated 6 days ago

2
Beds
2
Total Baths
1,200
Sq. Ft.

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Duplex
Active
Updated 1 day ago

2,214
Sq. Ft.

Listed by Room Real Estate, Joshua Forst

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Single Family
Active
Updated 23 hours ago

4
Beds
3
Total Baths
1,524
Sq. Ft.

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Sold

$1,915,000

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Single Family
Closed

4
Beds
2
Total Baths
2,346
Sq. Ft.

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Sold by Dw3hh, Jesse Cunha

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Sold

$1,520,000

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Single Family
Closed

3
Beds
4
Total Baths
1,565
Sq. Ft.

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Sold by S1955, Nick Bailey

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Sold

$1,550,000

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Single Family
Closed

3
Beds
2
Total Baths
1,299
Sq. Ft.

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Sold

$1,537,500

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Duplex
Closed

1,953
Sq. Ft.

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Sold by S1364, Genie Lawless

512 California Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (MLS# ML82020819) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,683,333 on October 02, 2025. This property was sold by Jessica Wallace from our Santa Cruz Office.Want to learn more about 512 California 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.

512 California Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060