Welcome to 22780 E Cliff Dr., an oceanfront oasis with endless potential on an iconic stretch of coastline! Wake up to the sound of waves and panoramic ocean views from every bedroom in this rare coastal gem. Sited on a sprawling 32,801 sqft lot, this 3,394 sqft oceanfront home offers tremendous privacy, solid craftsmanship, and endless potential to create your dream retreat. With the Pacific as your backyard, you'll never tire of nature's endless beauty.
Thoughtfully built and well-maintained, the home features strong bones and a timeless layout, awaiting your personal touch or modern updates. The oversized detached garage includes a spacious workshop ideal for hobbyists, storage, or a potential ADU conversion. With abundant off-street parking and room to grow, the property is perfect for those seeking a full-time residence or a coastal getaway home.
Whether you're savoring sunsets from the deck, entertaining with the ocean as your backdrop, or exploring the potential for expansion, this is coastal living at its finest. Properties like this don't come along often...seize this rare opportunity to make it yours!
Sold for $8,336,250
$8,336,250
22780 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
3beds
3,394sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1960
0.75 Acres Lot
$7,702,100 Zestimate®
$2,456/sqft
$7,334 Estimated rent
Home value
$7,702,100
$6.32M - $9.40M
$7,334/mo
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Panoramic ocean viewsOceanfront oasisTimeless layoutSpacious workshopPacific as your backyardTremendous privacy
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Listed by:
Eli Karon 01732369 310-701-4779,
Karon Properties 831-426-6696,
Sarah Blanchard 01424933 310-849-9809,
Sotheby's Intl Rlty
Bought with:
Strock Team, 70010201
eXp Realty of California Inc
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82024833
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Workshop
Bedroom
- Features: PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor
Bathroom
- Features: FullonGroundFloor, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_SolidSurfceCorian, IslandwithSink
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Freezer, Range Hood, Microwave, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,394
- Total interior livable area: 3,394 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, Oversized
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 0.75 Acres
- Features: Mostly Level
Details
- Parcel number: 02824210000
- Zoning: RM-5-PP
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Raised, Other
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: NaturalGas, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,456/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,479,344
- Annual tax amount: $18,347
- Date on market: 10/17/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | Sold | $8,336,250-7.4%$2,456/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82024833 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2025 | Pending sale | $9,000,000$2,652/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82024833 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $9,000,000$2,652/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82024833 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,347 +3.9% | $1,479,344 +2% |
| 2024 | $17,650 +4.7% | $1,450,338 +2% |
| 2023 | $16,853 +2.3% | $1,421,900 +2% |
| 2022 | $16,475 +2.9% | $1,394,020 +2% |
| 2021 | $16,012 +1% | $1,366,686 +1% |
| 2020 | $15,852 +2.3% | $1,352,672 +2% |
| 2019 | $15,501 +1.8% | $1,326,150 +2% |
| 2018 | $15,232 +1.8% | $1,300,146 +2% |
| 2017 | $14,965 +2.1% | $1,274,654 +2% |
| 2016 | $14,659 +1.1% | $1,249,662 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $14,503 +1.4% | $1,230,890 +2% |
| 2014 | $14,303 | $1,206,778 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,177,767 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,154,673 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,146,043 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,148,765 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,126,241 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,104,158 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,082,507 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,061,281 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,040,471 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,021,402 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,001,374 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $981,739 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $962,490 |
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Neighborhood: 95062
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Del Mar Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Shoreline Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- NASpecial Education PreschoolGrades: Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: LiveOakElementary
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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