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    • Price cut: $400K (7/5)
    $2,250,000

    212 3rd Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

    2beds
    1,040sqft
    : 
    $14,312/mo
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1980
    3,746 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $2,163/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Gas-log fireplace insertStainless-steel sinkCustom butcher-block countersExposed beamsSelf-cleaning ovenEfficient compact kitchenForced-air heating
    5-minute walk to Seabright Beach...Located in the lovely Lower Seabright neighborhood in Santa Cruz, this 1,040 sq. ft. home sits on a 3,746 sq. ft. lot and features 2 large bedrooms and 1& 1/2 bathrooms. I block to the yacht harbor with access to a free water taxi to cross over! The efficient, compact kitchen has been updated with all-new custom cabinets, custom butcher-block counters, and a stainless-steel sink. Beautiful stove with a large oven, a modern stainless steel overhead fan with light, and a self-cleaning oven. A countertop microwave is included. The stainless steel refrigerator has an ice maker available, but it is not installed. Flooring throughout the home combines laminate and wood finishes. The living room features vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and a gas-log fireplace insert. Additional features include forced-air heating, Multiple ceiling fans for cooling, and a laundry area with a washer and dryer, located in the utility room. The property includes a 2-car garage and falls within the Santa Cruz City Elementary School District. Property is also accessible from the alley entrances on Marine Parade or Atlantic Streets, where you will access the two-car garage (with work bench) and/or the back yard gate.
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    Zillow last checked:

    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    De Layne A. Castello 00612556 408-257-1111,

    Alta Properties 408-257-1111

    Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82048542MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Utility Room
      Bedroom
      • Features: PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
      Bathroom
      • Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1
      Dining room
      • Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom, EatinKitchen, NoFormalDiningRoom
      Family room
      • Features: NoFamilyRoom
      Kitchen
      • Features: Hookups_IceMaker
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Ceiling Fan(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
      • Laundry: Inside, In Utility Room
      Features
      • High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Beam Ceiling
      • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
      • Fireplace features: Gas Log, Insert
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,040
      • Total interior livable area: 1,040 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached, Guest, Off Street
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Grip-Accessible Features, Customized Wheelchair Accessible
      Features
      • Stories: 1
      • Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced, Drought Tolerant Plants
      • Fencing: Wood
      Lot
      • Size: 3,746 Square Feet
      • Features: Level
      Details
      • Additional structures: Garage
      • Parcel number: 01025418000
      • Zoning: R1
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Bungalow
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
      • Roof: Shake, Shingle, TarGravel
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1980

      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: $2,163/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,023,758
      • Date on market: 5/26/2026
      • Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
      • Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/5/2026Price change$2,250,000-15.1%$2,163/sqft
        Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82048542 Report a problem
        5/26/2026Listed for sale$2,650,000+783.3%$2,548/sqft
        Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82048542 Report a problem
        11/8/2007Sold$300,000$288/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026-- $1,023,758 +2%
        2025$11,886 +7.4%$1,003,685 +2%
        2024$11,066 +1.2%$984,004 +2%
        2023$10,931 +1.2%$964,711 +2%
        2022$10,806 +2.1%$945,795 +2%
        2021$10,579 +104.7%$927,250 +112.9%
        2020$5,167 +0.8%$435,484 +2%
        2019$5,126 +1.1%$426,944 +2%
        2018$5,070 +1.3%$418,574 +2%
        2017$5,007 +5.6%$410,368 +2%
        2016$4,740 +3.5%$402,320 +1.5%
        2015$4,579 +1.7%$396,276 +2%
        2014$4,504 $388,514 +2.5%
        2012-- $379,173 +2%
        2011-- $371,738 +0.8%
        2010-- $368,959 -0.2%
        2009-- $369,835 +2%
        2008-- $362,583 +251.9%
        2007-- $103,022 +2%
        2006-- $101,002 +2%
        2005-- $99,021 +2%
        2004-- $97,079 +1.9%
        2003-- $95,299 +2%
        2002-- $93,430 +2%
        2001-- $91,598 +2%
        2000-- $89,802
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 95062

        Getting around

        75 / 100
        Very Walkable
        29 / 100
        Some Transit
        78 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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