Under contract

$1,800,000

542 Blackjack Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

3beds

1,684sqft

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1978

7,797 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$1,069/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Beach home alert! Don't miss this special ocean-view home tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with large front and back yards and exceptional privacy. Perfect as a full-time home, weekend getaway, or surf retreat, it's just blocks from Santa Cruz's iconic beaches. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features a reverse floor plan designed to capture ocean views. Vaulted ceilings and skylights brighten the living room, dining area, and primary suite. The open kitchen, dining, and living areas flow to a spacious view deck, while the cozy fireplace adds warmth on cooler evenings. The primary suite includes a private deck overlooking the backyard. Outside, enjoy a spa, patio, outdoor shower, lush lawn, mature plum tree, and perimeter trees for privacy. A detached 10' x 12' studio is ideal for a home office, art studio, or hobby room. A rare coastal opportunity that won't last long!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Bonus Room

Bedroom

Features: ReverseFloorPlan, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus

Bathroom

Features: DoubleSinks, ShowersoverTubs2plus, Skylight, SolidSurface, Tile, FullonGroundFloor

Dining room

Features: BreakfastNook, DiningAreainLivingRoom, NoFormalDiningRoom, Skylights

Family room

Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo

Kitchen

Features: Countertop_Other, ExhaustFan, IslandwithSink, Skylights

Heating

Central Forced Air Gas

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Gas Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Laundry: Inside

Features

One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl Linoleum
Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,684
Total interior livable area: 1,684 sqft

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Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Attached, Guest, Off Street
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio, Deck
Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
Spa features: Other, Spa/HotTub
Fencing: Back Yard,Wood

Lot

Size: 7,797 Square Feet
Features: Level

Details

Parcel number: 02806266000
Zoning: R-1-5
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1978

Utilities & green energy

Gas: PublicUtilities
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Santa Cruz

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $1,069/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,006,845
Annual tax amount: $14,114
Date on market: 7/1/2026
Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/15/2026	Contingent	$1,800,000$1,069/sqft
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82052742 Report a problem
7/1/2026	Listed for sale	$1,800,000+130.8%$1,069/sqft
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82052742 Report a problem
8/24/2010	Sold	$780,000$463/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
10/29/2009	Sold	$780,000-2.4%$463/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/13/2009	Listed for sale	$799,000+90.2%$474/sqft
Source: NRT California #80943695 Report a problem
7/29/1999	Sold	$420,000$249/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$14,114 +5.1%	$1,006,845 +2%
2024	$13,434 +4.9%	$987,104 +2%
2023	$12,801 +2.6%	$967,749 +2%
2022	$12,471 +3.5%	$948,774 +2%
2021	$12,052 +1.3%	$930,170 +1%
2020	$11,901 +2.3%	$920,632 +2%
2019	$11,636 +2%	$902,580 +2%
2018	$11,404 +1.9%	$884,883 +2%
2017	$11,187 +2.2%	$867,533 +2%
2016	$10,947 +2.1%	$850,522 +1.5%
2015	$10,717 +8.1%	$837,746 +10.3%
2014	$9,915	$759,283 +21.7%
2012	--	$624,000 -18.4%
2011	--	$764,400 -2%
2010	--	$780,000 +55.6%
2009	--	$501,285 +2%
2008	--	$491,456 +2%
2007	--	$481,820 +2%
2006	--	$472,372 +2%
2005	--	$463,110 +2%
2004	--	$454,029 +1.9%
2003	--	$445,707 +2%
2002	--	$436,968 +2%
2001	--	$428,400 +2%
2000	--	$420,000

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 95062

Getting around

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

27 / 100

Some Transit

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

4/10
Del Mar Elementary School
Grades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
7/10
Shoreline Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
NA
Special Education Preschool
Grades: Distance: 1.4 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.