Big Price Price Improvement to $1,299,000! Super Contractors Opportunity! Welcome to a charming coastal retreat in the heart of Santa Cruz - simple, bright, and designed for easy living.
.This inviting single-family home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, offering a warm and functional layout ideal for everyday comfort & weekend escapes. A full unfinished basement below adds valuable storage.
The property also includes a detached 2-car garage, presenting exciting possibilities for expansion, an ADU, or creative workspace enhancing versatility and long-term value. Great Expansion Options!
Situated in a truly exceptional location, you're just 2 blocks from the iconic West Cliff Dr, where breathtaking ocean views and coastal paths await. Enjoy a short stroll to the vibrant Santa Cruz Wharf, along with nearby restaurants, coffee houses, and local amenities defining the SC lifestyle.
The sunny yard provides the perfect setting for outdoor living, gardening, or relaxing in the coastal breeze.
This property is an exceptional opportunity whether you're seeking a full-time residence, a weekend getaway, or a smart investment. Great Location & Contractor Options! With its prime location, charm, & future potential, this home offers incredible flexibility and lasting appeal.
Under contract
Price cut: $100K (9/22)
$1,299,000
308 Gharkey St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
2beds
786sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1900
3,746 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,653/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 111 days
- 1,008
- 62
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bill Kavanaugh 01908510 831-420-2610,
Coldwell Banker Realty 831-469-8000
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82051946
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Basement
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite
Heating
- Floor Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Other, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Other
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl Linoleum
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 786
- Total interior livable area: 786 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Partial
Lot
- Size: 3,746 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Garage
- Parcel number: 00423107000
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
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: $1,653/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $42,018
- Date on market: 6/23/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2026 | Contingent | $1,299,000$1,653/sqft |
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| 9/22/2026 | Price change | $1,299,000-7.1%$1,653/sqft |
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| 8/27/2026 | Price change | $1,399,000-5.4%$1,780/sqft |
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| 7/30/2026 | Price change | $1,479,000-4.5%$1,882/sqft |
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| 7/9/2026 | Price change | $1,549,000-8.9%$1,971/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,699,999$2,163/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $42,018 +2% |
| 2025 | $992 +13.4% | $41,194 +2% |
| 2024 | $875 +0.7% | $40,386 +2% |
| 2023 | $869 +0.6% | $39,594 +2% |
| 2022 | $863 +1.1% | $38,818 +2% |
| 2021 | $853 +0.4% | $38,056 +1% |
| 2020 | $850 +3.3% | $37,666 +2% |
| 2019 | $823 +0.6% | $36,928 +2% |
| 2018 | $817 +0.7% | $36,204 +2% |
| 2017 | $811 +3% | $35,496 +2% |
| 2016 | $788 +18.9% | $34,800 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $663 +1% | $34,276 +2% |
| 2014 | $656 | $33,604 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $32,795 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $32,152 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $31,911 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $31,987 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $31,360 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $30,745 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $30,142 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $29,551 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $28,972 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $28,441 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $27,884 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $27,337 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $26,801 |
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