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Property Description
A new unicorn sighting in MidTown! The rarest of opportunities nestled in the perfect Eastside/Seabright location, w/an off the charts walk score, desirable banana belt weather, multi-gen lifestyle options & an artful blend of old & new w/2 detached homes that have been lovingly renovated. A 1920s single level, 2br, 1ba original craftsman bungalow w/all the soulful vintage touches preserved, recently updated w/new kitchen, bath, refinished fir floors, new roof, interior/exterior paint. Sunny enclosed front sitting porch, period built-ins, trim & molding, vintage rolled glass windows & modern lighting. PLUS a stunning, new custom 2br, 1.5ba home w/its own soulful contemporary feel that has a soaring loft style design w/dynamic architectural lines & 22' ceilings. Open kitchen/living, bar seating, quartz counters, tile backsplash, custom cabinets, wide plank LVP floors, AC Mini-split system, floating stairs, designer italian tile & 1 car garage. Don't miss the detached bonus studio room perfect for office or workout/art space! Private, quiet urban garden ambiance, w/low maintenance landscaping. MidTown amenities, Shoppers Corner, Buttery, Whole Foods, Beach & Downtown are all just a hop, skip & a short bike ride away. Easy on/off for over the hill commute. This one is special.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 526 S Branciforte Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,780,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML82026812
- Added to Site: 73 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Artist Studio, Bonus / Hobby Room, Mud Room
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood, Other
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Full on Ground Floor, 1 Shower over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedroom Features: Ground-Floor Bedroom
Other Rooms
- Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
- Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside
Additional Information
- Extras: Not Applicable
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Attached Garage, Carport , On Street, Tandem Parking
Location
- Area: East Santa Cruz
- County: Santa Cruz
- Cross Streets: Soquel Ave
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Other
- Heating Type: Wall Furnace , Other
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Public Utilities
Structural Information
- Construction: Detached
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition
- Square Feet: 1,794
- Year Built: 1923
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.121
- Minimum Lot Size: 5271
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,271
- Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, BBQ Area, Courtyard, Deck , Fenced, Low Maintenance, Porch - Enclosed
- Zoning: R1
- Fencing (Description): Fenced Back
Listed by Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, Brezsny Associates
Sold by Cccold02, Alex Villasenor
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Schools
Schools serving 526 S Branciforte Ave
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Gault Elementary School 1320 Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Mission Hill Middle School 425 King Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | 7-8 | 1.2 mi |
Santa Cruz High School 415 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Harbor High School 300 La Fonda Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
Soquel High School 401 Soquel San Jose Road, Soquel, CA 95073 | 9-12 | 3.2 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 S Branciforte Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/22/2025
Sold
$1,780,000
-3.73%
MLS
11/05/2025
Listed
$1,849,000
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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.
526 S Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (MLS# ML82026812) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,780,000 on December 22, 2025. Want to learn more about 526 S Branciforte 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.

