Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/25/2025
Listed
$1,215,000
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Property Description
Ocean Views!! Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a Beach Hill condo in one of the most coveted beach activity locations in Santa Cruz. This beautifully positioned single-level, 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers sweeping, unobstructed views of Monterey Bay, Cowell's Beach, and the Santa Cruz Wharf and just a short stroll from the Beach Boardwalk! Inside, you're welcomed by vaulted ceilings and a light-filled kitchen that opens to a spacious dining area & living room framed by ocean views. Enjoy the large covered deck, abundant windows and sliders, a cozy fireplace and a convenient bar perfect for entertaining. The primary suite features its own balcony and an en suite bath with dual sinks. The second bedroom also enjoys its own full bath with tile finishes and a walk-in shower. Walk in minutes to Cowell's Beach, the Beach Boardwalk, West Cliff, downtown, restaurants, parks, and trails, this location truly offers the best of Santa Cruz living. Additional amenities include a secure underground parking garage with two designated spaces, plus extra guest parking both inside and outside the property. Time to live the beach life! Some photos are virtually staged.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 526 Second St #301
General
- Price: $1,215,000
- HOA FEE: $895/month
- Status: Active
- Type: Condo
- Source: METROLIST_Cali
- MLS ID: 225140201
- Updated: 12/1/2025
- Added to Site: 52 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Raised Hearth, Gas Piped
- Appliances: Free Standing Refrigerator, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Electric Range
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Tile, Tub with Shower Over, Window
- Primary Bathroom: Double Sinks, Tile, Tub w/Shower Over, Window
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom: Balcony, Closet
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Pantry Cabinet, Stone Counter, Tile Counter, Laminate Counter
- Dining Room: Dining/Living Combo
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Dryer Included, Washer Included, Inside Area, Inside Room
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Restrictions, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Guest Parking Available, Interior Access
Location
- County: Santa Cruz
- Cross Streets: Main St.
- Driving Directions: South on Riverdale Ave then, West on Second Street.
School Information
- School District: Santa Cruz
- Elem School District: Santa Cruz City
- Midd School District: Santa Cruz City
- High School District: Santa Cruz City
Community
- Association: Yes
- Home Owners Assn.: 1
- Assoc. Fees Include: EarthquakeInsurance, Gas, MaintenanceExterior, MaintenanceGrounds, Sewer, Trash, Water
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central
- Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s), Gas
- Heating Fuel: Central, Fireplace(s), Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Public, DSL Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: One Story Traditional
- Construction: Wood Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Foundation: Block, Concrete, PillarPostPier
- Roof: Bitumen, Shingle, Fiberglass
- Windows: Dual Pane Full
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,695
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
- Year Built: 1982
Lot Features
- Property View: Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,742
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
- Irrigation System: Public District
- Topography: Rolling
- Zoning: Condominium Residential
- Lot Description: Low Maintenance
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $895
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Trust
- Restrictions: Rental(s), Exterior Alterations, Parking
- APN: 007-191-01-000
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Schools
Schools serving 526 Second St #301
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Bay View Elementary School 1231 Bay Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | K-5 | 0.9 mi |
Mission Hill Middle School 425 King Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | 7-8 | 0.9 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 | 2.3 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 526 Second St #301
Tax History
Tax History for 526 Second St #301
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$12,199
101%
$1,025,000
99%
2023
$6,057
1%
$513,837
2%
2022
$5,991
2%
$503,761
2%
2021
$5,870
1%
$493,884
1%
2020
$5,826
2%
$488,819
2%
2019
$5,695
1%
$479,235
2%
2018
$5,632
1%
$469,838
2%
2017
$5,562
6%
$460,625
2%
2016
$5,263
3%
$451,593
2%
2015
$5,097
2%
$444,810
2%
2014
$5,013
—
$436,096
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2013
$5,033
—
$434,126
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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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