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Property Description
Amazing location w/ a 7 minute stroll to the beach and no rear neighbors. Beautiful custom home w/ fantastic woodwork! You will absolutely LOVE the Living Room w/ its beautiful brick fireplace & hearth, extra large windows w/ ocean peaks, & vaulted wood beam ceilings giving this beach home the feel of a Tahoe cabin! It is sure to be the favorite gathering place for friends & family. The kitchen & dining areas are light & bright w/ direct access to the expansive yard, making Al Fresco dining a breeze. The Primary Bedroom Suite is very spacious w/ a large walk-in closet & full En Suite. Additionally there is a well-sized guest bedroom & full guest bath. The 2-car garage has a built-in office area, that can easily be converted back if desired. The backyard has beautiful paver hardscaping, perfect for summertime entertaining, which extends to the front creating a great driveway for vehicles/RV/boats. There is also an AWESOME workshop w/ a woodburning stove, full bathroom AND upper game room! Want to practice your golf skills? Well you are in luck because there is also an adorable putting green AND plenty of space for a garden, too! With no backyard neighbors & easy to maintain landscaping, this home is a MUST SEE w/ so much charm & character and so close to everything!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 656 24th Ave
General
- Price: $1,449,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML82030057
- Updated: 4/7/2026
- Added to Site: 64 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Office Area, Recreation Room, Workshop
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Bathroom Features: Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), 1 Shower over Tub, Skylight
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Family Room: No Family Room
- Kitchen: Ceramic Countertop, Built-In Oven, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Additional Information
- Extras: Not Applicable
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street
Location
- Area: Live Oak
- County: Santa Cruz
- Cross Streets: Portola Dr
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Central Air (Forced Air)
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Public Utilities
Structural Information
- Construction: Detached
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shake
- Square Feet: 1,307
- Year Built: 1960
Lot Features
- Property View: Ocean, Other Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.156
- Minimum Lot Size: 6795
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,795
- Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Storage Shed / Structure
- Zoning: RM-2.5
- Fencing (Description): Fenced Back
Listed by KW Thrive Santa Cruz, Richelle Maxwell
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Schools
Schools serving 656 24th Ave
School District:Live Oak Elementary School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Del Mar Elementary School, Santa Cruz, CA 1959 Merrill Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Shoreline Middle School 855 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Soquel High School 401 Soquel San Jose Road, Soquel, CA 95073 | 9-12 | 2.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 656 24th Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/24/2026
Price Reduced
$1,449,000
-3.34%
MLS
2/06/2026
Listed
$1,499,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 656 24th Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,810
14%
$88,150
4%
2023
$2,461
4%
$84,727
2%
2022
$2,370
9%
$83,066
2%
2021
$2,183
2%
$81,437
1%
2020
$2,141
6%
$80,602
2%
2019
$2,023
3%
$79,022
2%
2018
$1,967
3%
$77,472
2%
2017
$1,914
1%
$75,953
2%
2016
$1,887
8%
$74,464
2%
2015
$1,744
3%
$73,345
2%
2014
$1,699
—
$71,909
—
2013
$1,697
—
$71,584
—
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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656 24th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (MLS# ML82030057) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 656 24th Ave is currently listed for $1,449,000 and was received on February 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 656 24th Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Live Oak? You can browse all Live Oak real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

