At the end of a cul-de-sac, just a block and a half from the ocean, this home is all about relaxed living and smart design. The living room opens through French doors to a flagstone patio bordered by mature plantings, giving you a private spot to enjoy a morning coffee or catch up with friends in the fresh air. Inside, a wood-burning fireplace brings warmth on cool nights, and the kitchen is set up for cooks, with Corian counters, plenty of cabinets, soft-close drawers, newer appliances, a breakfast bar, and dining area all connected to the living space. Three bedrooms offer comfortable retreats, with the primary bedroom opening right out to the landscaped backyard, an easy spot to unwind at the end of the day. Bathrooms have been fully remodeled, with tile up to the ceiling. Down the hall, a utility room and pantry keep storage simple. A rec room downstairs gives you options, with a wet bar, new carpet, its own entrance, and space for play, work, or guests. Theres plenty of room to breathe here, both inside and out, with the yard, courtyard, and minimal street traffic keeping things quiet. Natural Bridges and Wilder Park are minutes away, and the street ends with only a handful of neighbors, creating true coastal calm without feeling isolated.
Sold for $1,865,000
$1,865,000
223 Merced Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
3beds
1,435sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1973
5,184 Square Feet Lot
$1,864,400 Zestimate®
$1,300/sqft
$6,370 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,864,400
$1.66M - $2.09M
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Wood-burning fireplaceBreakfast barMature plantingsNew carpetDining areaNewer appliancesPlenty of cabinets
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Listed by:
Strock Team 70010201 831-688-9800,
eXp Realty of California Inc 888-584-9427,
David Morrell 01301485 831-239-1255,
eXp Realty of California Inc
Bought with:
Mack Hesson, 02132434
eXp Realty of California Inc
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82023751
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShowerandTub, ShoweroverTub1, Tile, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea, EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Formica, ExhaustFan
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dryer
- Laundry: In Utility Room
Features
- Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,435
- Total interior livable area: 1,435 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,184 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 00319547000
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Flat, RolledHotMop
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2025 | Sold | $1,865,000-1.8%$1,300/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82023751 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2025 | Pending sale | $1,900,000+255.1%$1,324/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82023751 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2001 | Sold | $535,000$373/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,533 +8.4% | $790,360 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,791 +1.2% | $774,864 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,683 +1.1% | $759,670 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,585 +2.1% | $744,774 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,406 +0.8% | $730,171 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,340 +2.3% | $722,684 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,156 +1.2% | $708,514 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,062 +1.3% | $694,621 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,958 +5.8% | $681,001 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,519 +2.6% | $667,648 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,331 +1.7% | $657,620 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,207 | $644,738 +17% |
| 2012 | -- | $551,050 -10.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $616,901 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $612,291 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $613,746 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $601,711 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $589,913 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $578,346 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $567,006 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $555,888 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $545,700 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $535,000 +426.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $101,530 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $99,539 |
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Neighborhood: 95060
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Bay View Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 9/10Pacific Collegiate Charter SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: BayViewElementary_2
- Middle: MissionHill
- High: SantaCruzHigh
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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