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    $1,198,267

    540 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    4beds
    2,432sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1937
    5,924 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $493/sqft
    $2,578 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    The Magical Oasis is a luxurious Oceanfront Property! Exclusive yet central! 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with guest cottage and ocean views from almost every room. Stunning 1930's Spanish Style architecture. See Downtown Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Sparkle at night. Walk to beach, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Steamer Lane, and downtown Santa Cruz. A truly rare find. Fully furnished. Utilities included. Pet friendly. Dogs Welcome. Short Term Lease. Available Beginning January 2018. Located on scenic West Cliff Drive, the Magical Oasis over looks the Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Wharf. This property is perfect for a family looking for a perfect home during a relocation or remodeling, or for a corporate client looking for an exceptional turn-key solution for a business project or executive housing solution. The Home: Furnished with antiques and beautiful art. High ceilings and intricate 1930's original interior architecture. Updated hardwood floors. Retro-inspired kitchen with updated appliances and complete with all necessary kitchen ware including coffee maker and Nespresso machine. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the living and dining rooms with ocean and city views. Brand new washer and dryer in detached laundry room. A detached, separate guest cottage, with full kitchen and bath, and views of ocean, provides privacy for in-laws or guests. The Grounds: Large Spanish-Style front porch to enjoy the plentiful people-watching of joggers and surfers and the beautiful ocean views. Enjoy the front garden complete with outdoor dining area and separate, secluded seating areas. The backyard includes artful landscaping, a brand new hot tub with views of the ocean, an outdoor shower, barbecue, and large storage unit with surfboards and cruiser bikes for exploring all Santa Cruz has to offer. Some Utilities will be included, including but not necessarily limited to: Weekly Gardening Service, Hot Tub Maintenance, Satellite Cable. Tenants responsible for electric bill and movie rentals. The world-famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Wharf, the Light House, the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum are all just short strolls on the wide newly paved West Cliff promenade. Also with in short walking distance are lots of shops, great restaurants, spas, bike, surf board, and segway rentals. Pedi-taxi's and the Santa Cruz Trolley are also fun ways to get about town. Santa Cruz is home to some of the best surfing. Mid to advanced level surfers can walk down the steps to the famous Steamer Lane. The novice surfer can hit Cowell's Cove, try paddle boarding around the Wharf or Kayaking, then relax in Magical Oasis' hot tub. For more information or to schedule a viewing, please contact Traci at (424) 333-4981. Keywords: Luxury rental, Santa Cruz, Ocean Front, Oceanfront, Waterfront, Beach, West Cliff, spectacular, magical views of the Wharf and Monterey Bay, Short term lease.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    Heating
    • Other, Electric, Gas, Wood / Pellet
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Furnished: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,432 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Carport
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stucco
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Park, Water, City
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    Lot
    • Size: 5,924 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 00428106

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Tile
    Condition
    • Year built: 1937

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Santa Cruz

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $493/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,198,267
    • Annual tax amount: $14,178

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/6/2025Listing removed$3,500$1/sqft
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    1/16/2025Listed for rent$3,500-70.8%$1/sqft
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    3/24/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    12/22/2017Listing removed$12,000$5/sqft
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    10/23/2017Listed for rent$12,000$5/sqft
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    8/10/1999Sold$617,000$254/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$14,178 +7.9%$1,198,267 +2%
    2024$13,138 +1.2%$1,174,771 +2%
    2023$12,977 +1.2%$1,151,736 +2%
    2022$12,828 +2.2%$1,129,153 +2%
    2021$12,557 +0.8%$1,107,013 +1%
    2020$12,458 +2.2%$1,095,662 +2%
    2019$12,187 +1.2%$1,074,179 +2%
    2018$12,046 +1.3%$1,053,116 +2%
    2017$11,889 +5.9%$1,032,467 +2%
    2016$11,221 +2%$1,012,222 +1.5%
    2015$11,000 +1.7%$997,017 +2%
    2014$10,812 $977,487 +2.5%
    2012-- $953,990 +2%
    2011-- $935,285 +0.8%
    2010-- $928,295 -0.2%
    2009-- $930,501 +2%
    2008-- $912,256 +7.3%
    2007-- $850,005 +2%
    2006-- $833,338 +2%
    2005-- $816,998 +2%
    2004-- $800,978 +1.9%
    2003-- $786,298 +2%
    2002-- $770,880 +2%
    2001-- $755,765 +2%
    2000-- $740,946
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    Neighborhood: 95060

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