Pending

Price cut: $204K (8/5)

$1,795,000

123 Merced Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

2beds

1,347sqft

$11,538/mo

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1962

4,792 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$1,333/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Discover the endless possibilities of this Lower Westside gem, located just two houses away from the ocean! This charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-story home offers the perfect canvas to build or reimagine your dream home, featuring ocean views from the living room and private back yard. Situated in one of Santa Cruz's most coveted neighborhoods, enjoy a prime location just moments from Westcliff Drive, the bike path, and amazing views of the Monterey Bay. Embrace the convenience of being moments away from the popular Swift Street Courtyard, offering easy access to local hotspots like Cat and Cloud, Humble Sea, New Leaf Market, Bantam, and an array of wineries and dining attractions. With mature landscaping in the front and convenient alley access in the back, this home combines classic appeal with incredible future potential. Don't miss this opportunity - A MUST SEE!!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Bathroom

Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShowerandTub

Dining room

Features: NoFormalDiningRoom

Family room

Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo

Kitchen

Features: ExhaustFan

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)

Appliances

Included: Electric Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Built In Oven

Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Family Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,347
Total interior livable area: 1,347 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached
Attached garage spaces: 1
Carport spaces: 1
Covered spaces: 2

Features

Has view: Yes
View description: Ocean
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Ocean

Lot

Size: 4,792 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 00327408000
Zoning: R-1
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Composition, Shingle

Condition

Fixer
New construction: No
Year built: 1962

Utilities & green energy

Gas: PublicUtilities
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Santa Cruz

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $1,333/sqft
Tax assessed value: $95,174
Date on market: 7/15/2026
Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/25/2026	Pending sale	$1,795,000$1,333/sqft
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82054301 Report a problem
8/5/2026	Price change	$1,795,000-10.2%$1,333/sqft
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82054301 Report a problem
7/15/2026	Listed for sale	$1,999,000$1,484/sqft
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82054301 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	--	$95,174 +2%
2025	$1,587 +10.9%	$93,308 +2%
2024	$1,431 +0.9%	$91,478 +2%
2023	$1,418 +0.9%	$89,684 +2%
2022	$1,406 +1.6%	$87,926 +2%
2021	$1,384 +0.6%	$86,202 +1%
2020	$1,376 +2.8%	$85,318 +2%
2019	$1,338 +0.9%	$83,644 +2%
2018	$1,327 +1%	$82,004 +2%
2017	$1,314 +4.2%	$80,396 +2%
2016	$1,261 +11.5%	$78,820 +1.5%
2015	$1,132 +1.3%	$77,636 +2%
2014	$1,117	$76,114 +2.5%
2012	--	$74,285 +2%
2011	--	$72,828 +0.8%
2010	--	$72,284 -0.2%
2009	--	$72,456 +2%
2008	--	$71,035 +2%
2007	--	$69,642 +2%
2006	--	$68,277 +2%
2005	--	$66,939 +2%
2004	--	$65,627 +1.9%
2003	--	$64,424 +2%
2002	--	$63,161 +2%
2001	--	$61,922 +2%
2000	--	$60,707