Ocean Views!! Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a Beach Hill condo in one of the most coveted beach activity locations in Santa Cruz. This beautifully positioned single-level, 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers sweeping, unobstructed views of Monterey Bay, Cowell's Beach, and the Santa Cruz Wharf and just a short stroll from the Beach Boardwalk! Inside, you're welcomed by vaulted ceilings and a light-filled kitchen that opens to a spacious dining area & living room framed by ocean views. Enjoy the large covered deck, abundant windows and sliders, a cozy fireplace and a convenient bar perfect for entertaining. The primary suite features its own balcony and an en suite bath with dual sinks. The second bedroom also enjoys its own full bath with tile finishes and a walk-in shower. Walk in minutes to Cowell's Beach, the Beach Boardwalk, West Cliff, downtown, restaurants, parks, and trails, this location truly offers the best of Santa Cruz living. Additional amenities include a secure underground parking garage with two designated spaces, plus extra guest parking both inside and outside the property. Time to live the beach life! Some photos are virtually staged.
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$1,125,000
526 2nd St APT 301, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
2beds
1,695sqft
Condominium
Built in 1982
-- sqft lot
$1,136,900 Zestimate®
$664/sqft
$4,105 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,136,900
$1.01M - $1.27M
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Ocean viewsCozy fireplaceLarge covered deckLight-filled kitchenAbundant windows and slidersVaulted ceilings
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Listed by:
Kara Shower DRE #01904411 530-313-0263,
S & S Realty
Bought with:
Stephen Slater, DRE #01886128
Intero Real Estate Services
Source: MetroList Services of CA,MLS#: 225140201Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Balcony, Closet
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Tile, Tub w/Shower Over, Window
Dining room
- Features: Dining/Living Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry Cabinet, Stone Counters, Tile Counters, Laminate Counters
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s), Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood, Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Electric Range, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Inside, Inside Room
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Raised Hearth, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,695 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Restrictions, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Guest, Interior Access, Shared Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Roll-In Shower, Grab Bars
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Upper Level
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Size: 1,742 Square Feet
- Features: Low Maintenance
- Topography: Rolling,Rolling
Details
- Parcel number: 00719101
- Zoning: Condominium Residential
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Pillar/Post/Pier, Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle,Fiberglass
Condition
- Year built: 1982
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Public, DSL Available
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: Management, Common Areas, Earthquake Insurance, Elevator, Road, Gas, Roof, Homeowners Insurance, Sewer, Trash, Insurance on Structure, Water, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $895 monthly
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $664/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,045,500
- Price range: $1.1M - $1.1M
- Date on market: 9/20/2026
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved Sidewalk
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/10/2026 | Sold | $1,125,000-7.4%$664/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #225140201 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2026 | Pending sale | $1,215,000$717/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #225140201 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,215,000+256.3%$717/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #225140201 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/1998 | Sold | $341,000$201/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,045,500 +2% |
| 2025 | $12,199 +99% | $1,025,000 +95.6% |
| 2024 | $6,129 +1.2% | $524,114 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,057 +1.1% | $513,837 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,991 +2.1% | $503,761 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,870 +0.8% | $493,884 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,826 +2.3% | $488,819 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,695 +1.1% | $479,235 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,632 +1.3% | $469,838 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,562 +5.7% | $460,625 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,263 +3.3% | $451,593 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,097 +1.7% | $444,810 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,013 | $436,096 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $425,614 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $417,269 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $414,151 |
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Neighborhood: 95060
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Bay View Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Mission Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Santa Cruz High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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- California
- Santa Cruz County
- Santa Cruz
- 95060
- 526 2nd St Apartment 301
