512 California Avenue

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.

Days on Market

0 days

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$1,653,333

List Price

$1,653,333

On Market Date

Sep 9, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Home

Area

43 - West Santa Cruz

Zip Code

95060

MLS ID

ML82020819

APN

004-461-22-000

Year Built

1956

Stories in Building

Unavailable

Possession

Unavailable

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

3

Bath

2

Parking

3

Attached Garage, Carport, Off-Street Parking

SQ FT

1,467

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

12,371.0

Lot Acres

0.283999 Acres

Cooling

None

Dining Room

Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen, No Formal Dining Room, Skylight

Disclosures

Flood Zone - See Report

Family Room

Separate Family Room

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Fire Place

Family Room, Free Standing, Insert, Other Location

Heating

Central Forced Air - Gas

Fee

Unavailable

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