
Santa Cruz, California 95060
This Charming Craftsman Residence represents a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at a List Price of $1,099,000, which aligns perfectly with its $1,099,000 Fair Market Value. Featuring a Condition Rating of 3, the home offers a turnkey experience with over $60K in upgrades, including a modernized kitchen and hardwood floors. The property’s standout feature is the 320 SF detached garage, which provides significant ADU conversion potential. This unique blend of move-in readiness and long-term growth makes it an ideal acquisition for Buy-and-Hold Investors or Owner-Occupants seeking a private sanctuary.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 113 Washburn Avenue Subject | $1,099,000* List Price | 2 | 2 | 1,028 | $1,069 | - |
A 124 Coulson Avenue Sold | $1,180,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,146 | $1,030 | 0.1 mi |
B 312 Elm Street Sold | $1,055,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,036 | $1,018 | 0.9 mi |
C 336 Dakota Avenue Sold | $1,165,000 | 2 | 1 | 988 | $1,179 | 0.4 mi |
D 120 Maple Street Active | $1,259,000 List Price | 4 | 1 | 1,312 | $960 | 0.9 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is move-in ready.
Despite being built in 1921, the property features over $60K in recent upgrades including a kitchen with high-end Miele appliances and a copper sink. The interior shows well-maintained hardwood floors, updated paint, and functional living spaces, making it move-in ready.
The home features over $60K in recent improvements, including premium Miele appliances, a farmhouse copper sink, and refinished hardwood floors, blending modern luxury with classic Craftsman charm.
A 320 SF detached oversized garage offers a significant value-add opportunity for conversion into an independent Accessory Dwelling Unit, ideal for rental income or flexible living arrangements.
The property includes a lush, professionally landscaped yard with fruit trees, a hot tub, and high privacy fencing, creating a secluded retreat just steps from the activity of Upper Ocean Street.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 1028, other record living area = 977.
At just 1,028 square feet, the interior living space is relatively compact, which may be a drawback for buyers requiring more room or larger common areas.
With over 250 days on the market, the property may face 'stale listing' perception, suggesting a potential misalignment between the current list price and market demand.
Tucked just around the corner from the bustling activity of Upper Ocean Street, this charming Craftsman welcomes you home with a refreshing burst of color to 1028 square feet of comfortable living space bedecked in bright tones and artful appointments. Enjoy the good life amidst over $60K of recent improvements and upgrades, with hardwood floors in all the main living areas providing a warm and inviting atmosphere, enhanced by a cozy fireplace. The kitchen is equipped with a farmhouse copper sink, Miele dishwasher and gas oven-range, perfect for those who love to cook, and a mud room with washer and dryer provides ideal transition to the back yard. There is a detached oversized garage suitable for a large vehicle with ample shop space and a special enclosed "catio" for the kitties, where someone seeking flexible living arrangements can explore converting the entire 320 SF building to an independent Accessory Dwelling Unit. The outdoor areas have been converted to a lush environment with multiple fruit trees and relaxing habitats where you can take a snooze in the hammock, a soak in the hot tub, or gather with friends and family in total privacy amidst mature landscaping behind high walls and fences that create a veritable sanctuary in the city.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 1,028 | 1,641 |
| Lot Size | 4,922 | 6,229 |
| Price | $1.10M | $1.57M |
| Price per sq ft | $1.1K | $939 |
| Built year | 1921 | 1978 |
| HOA | $0 | $288 |
| Days on market | 258 | 37 |
Nov 7, 2025
$1,099,000
Initial Listing
May 4, 2022
$1,030,000
Public Record
Feb 29, 2016
$639,000
Public Record
Sep 10, 2007
$501,000
Public Record
Apr 3, 2007
$630,000
Public Record