This beautiful, light-filled one-bedroom loft offers a serene retreat in downtown SantaCruz, perfectly blending sophistication with coastal charm. Nestled on the third floor, it features soaring ceilings and oversized windows overlooking a tranquil, tree-lined street. The open-concept living space flows seamlessly into a modern kitchen equipped with granite countertops, updated glass stovetop and oven, and dishwasher ideal for both culinary adventures and casual entertaining. The loft-style bedroom perches above the living area, illuminated by natural light, while the spacious bathroom boasts a walk-in shower. A private balcony invites quiet mornings or relaxed evenings outdoors. Convenience is built-in with in-unit laundry, secure gated entrance, covered assigned parking, dedicated ground-floor storage, elevator access, and a well-lit lobby. The setting offers immediate access to vibrant downtown life: enjoy your morning bagel at The Bagelry, live music at Kuumbwa Jazz Center, and take a short stroll to Cowells Beach, the Wharf, West Cliff Drive, boutiques, breweries, the weekly Farmers Market, and public transit. With UCSC only 15 minutes away and easy access to Highway1/17, this loft provides an exceptional combination of peaceful comfort and urban convenience.
Sold for $522,000
$522,000
224 Laurel St APT A304, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1beds
582sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 2014
-- sqft lot
$514,800 Zestimate®
$897/sqft
$3,063 Estimated rent
Home value
$514,800
$458,000 - $582,000
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Private balconySpacious bathroomOversized windowsTranquil tree-lined streetLoft-style bedroomSoaring ceilingsOpen-concept living space
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Listed by:
Randy Basso 02065041 408-316-2596,
Coldwell Banker Realty 408-848-2800
Bought with:
Randy Basso, 02065041
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82015893
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: LoftBedroom
Bathroom
- Features: Granite, StallShower
Dining room
- Features: DiningFamilyCombo
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total structure area: 582
- Total interior livable area: 582 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Assigned
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Elevator/Lift
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Greenbelt
Lot
- Size: 479 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 00751104000
- Zoning: Condo
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2014
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Additional Storage, Elevator
- HOA fee: $481 monthly
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $897/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $446,825
- Annual tax amount: $5,705
- Date on market: 7/25/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2025 | Sold | $522,000+1.4%$897/sqft |
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| 8/18/2025 | Pending sale | $515,000$885/sqft |
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| 7/31/2025 | Contingent | $515,000$885/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $515,000+33.8%$885/sqft |
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| 7/19/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/15/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,800+12%$5/sqft |
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| 7/8/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/6/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,500$4/sqft |
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| 12/8/2016 | Sold | $385,000$662/sqft |
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| 11/12/2016 | Pending sale | $385,000$662/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 M&M and Associates #ML81627812 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2016 | Price change | $385,000-9.4%$662/sqft |
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| 10/10/2016 | Listed for sale | $425,000+24.1%$730/sqft |
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| 9/24/2014 | Sold | $342,500$588/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,705 +7.8% | $446,825 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,290 +1.2% | $438,065 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,229 +1.1% | $429,475 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,174 +2% | $421,054 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,073 +0.7% | $412,798 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,035 +2.3% | $408,565 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,923 +1.1% | $400,554 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,870 +1.2% | $392,700 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,811 +13.4% | $385,000 +10.7% |
| 2016 | $4,241 +3.8% | $347,723 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,085 +352% | $342,500 +607.9% |
| 2014 | $904 | $48,380 |
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Neighborhood: 95060
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Westlake Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Mission Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Santa Cruz High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: WestlakeElementary_1
- 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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