Charming 1925 bungalow-style cottage offering the ultimate Santa Cruz lifestyle in one of the citys most central locations. This move-in-ready 2-bedroom, 1-bath home delivers 613 sq. ft. of comfortable living with fenced front and back yards plus expansive private side yards, perfect for gardening, BBQs, or relaxing in the California sun. Step inside to a beautifully remodeled interior featuring a spacious kitchen with granite countertops, crisp white cabinetry, and a breakfast-bar peninsula. The updated full bath includes modern fixtures and a gorgeous stall shower. 2 bedrooms, laminate flooring throughout, double-pane windows for energy efficiency, all-copper plumbing, and a convenient washer/dryer. A detached one-car garage with driveway access off Cedar Street provides secure parking and extra storage. Steps to the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, Main Beach & Boardwalk, iconic West Cliff Drive, Pacific Avenue shops, restaurants, theaters, parks, and everything downtown Santa Cruz has to offer. Ideal for first-time buyers, beach enthusiasts, second homeowners, college students, or savvy investors. Dont miss your chance to own this rare downtown gem with modern updates and timeless charm. A true Santa Cruz classic ready for its next chapter!
Sold for $760,000
Zestimate®
$760,000
302 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
2beds
613sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1925
2,614 Square Feet Lot
$760,000 Zestimate®
$1,240/sqft
$3,150 Estimated rent
Home value
$760,000
$699,000 - $828,000
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Modern fixturesBreakfast-bar peninsulaBeautifully remodeled interiorCrisp white cabinetryGorgeous stall showerLaminate flooring throughoutExpansive private side yards
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Listed by:
Alistair Craft 01402715 831-234-1092,
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno 831-460-1100,
Kevin Story 02039576 408-218-5678,
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Bought with:
Chuck Fischer, 00755878
El Camino Realty
Garrett Fischer, 01946424
El Camino Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82037369
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, Tile, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: NoFormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Tile, ExhaustFan, Hookups_Gas
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven/Range, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Doors: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 613
- Total interior livable area: 613 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 2,614 sqft
- Features: Mostly Level
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 00514606000
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier, Other
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: NaturalGas, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Sold | $760,000-4.9%$1,240/sqft |
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| 5/23/2026 | Pending sale | $799,000$1,303/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Contingent | $799,000$1,303/sqft |
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| 4/15/2026 | Price change | $799,000-7.1%$1,303/sqft |
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| 3/24/2026 | Price change | $860,000-5.5%$1,403/sqft |
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| 3/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $910,000+54.2%$1,485/sqft |
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| 8/11/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/9/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,500$6/sqft |
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| 10/7/2019 | Sold | $590,000-0.8%$962/sqft |
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| 8/22/2019 | Pending sale | $595,000$971/sqft |
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| 7/25/2019 | Listed for sale | $595,000+26.6%$971/sqft |
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| 7/2/2015 | Sold | $470,000-1.9%$767/sqft |
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| 5/12/2015 | Pending sale | $479,000$781/sqft |
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| 5/11/2015 | Listed for sale | $479,000$781/sqft |
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| 4/23/2015 | Pending sale | $479,000$781/sqft |
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| 3/24/2015 | Price change | $479,000-4%$781/sqft |
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| 2/26/2015 | Price change | $499,000-5%$814/sqft |
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| 1/22/2015 | Listed for sale | $525,000+58.6%$856/sqft |
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| 8/14/2009 | Sold | $331,000+2%$540/sqft |
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| 7/11/2009 | Listed for sale | $324,500-24.5%$529/sqft |
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| 2/24/2006 | Sold | $430,000+233.3%$701/sqft |
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| 2/27/2003 | Sold | $129,000$210/sqft |
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| 12/12/1997 | Sold | $129,000$210/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,967 +7.6% | $645,252 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,407 +1.2% | $632,599 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,319 +1.1% | $620,195 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,240 +2.1% | $608,035 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,093 +0.8% | $596,112 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,040 +18.7% | $590,000 +18.3% |
| 2019 | $5,929 +1.1% | $498,768 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,863 +1.3% | $488,988 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,789 +5.6% | $479,400 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,481 +29.7% | $470,000 +32.2% |
| 2015 | $4,226 +1.6% | $355,505 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,159 | $348,541 +12% |
| 2012 | -- | $311,140 -4.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $324,380 -2% |
| 2010 | -- | $331,000 +2.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $322,500 -27.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $447,372 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $438,600 +191% |
| 2006 | -- | $150,729 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $147,773 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $144,875 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $142,219 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $139,431 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $136,698 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $134,018 |
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Neighborhood: 95060
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: 0.3 mi
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