Ultimate Live/Work Compound in Midtown Santa Cruz, CA.
Unlock the ultimate coastal lifestyle with this rare mixed-use masterpiece in the sun-drenched "Banana Belt." Nestled in trendy, walkable Midtown Santa Cruz, just steps from the Rio Theatre, The Buttery, and local craft breweries, this unique complex offers high-visibility commercial real estate paired with a deeply private residential retreat.
Commercial Potential: Command premier attention with a high daily traffic volume . The versatile storefront features soaring open-concept ceilings and flexible entry options, perfect for an upscale boutique, showroom, or professional agency.
Private Residence is a hidden 1,400 SF, 2-story oasis featuring 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Step outside to an incredibly private, 600 SF gated patio and garden courtyard, for quiet mornings or evening entertaining.
Rustic Structure, a separate 1,200 sq. ft. rear structure radiating an authentic arts-and-crafts vibe. Currently one of 3 spaces is a bike repair shop. It's a blank canvas for music studio, creative agency, or maker-space.
Embrace hipster-chic energy with premier commercial presence. Permitted street parking available. Experience the perfect synergy of business and sanctuary. Tenancy In Common buys 50 percent of entire property.
For sale
$650,000
1250 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
2beds
1,400sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1950
5,271 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$464/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Paul Zech 01965059 831-247-3007,
Coldwell Banker Realty 831-688-6461
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82063460
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Utility Room, Workshop
Dining room
- Features: DiningFamilyCombo, EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,400
- Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Fenced, Courtyard
- Fencing: Perimeter,Gate,Other,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden/Greenbelt
Lot
- Size: 5,271 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Sheds, StorageFacility
- Parcel number: 01101225000
- Zoning: CC
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Polyurethane
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $464/sqft
- Date on market: 10/2/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $650,000$464/sqft |
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