22826 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California 95062, Santa Cruz, 95062 - 4 bed, 3 bath

22826 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California 95062 home-pic-0

22826 E Cliff Drive

Santa Cruz, California 95062

ACTIVE
CONDITION: EXCELLENT
4Beds
3Baths
1,912Sq Ft
5,750Lot Size

Property Price

LIST PRICE$6,200,000

SUMMARY

Analysis of 22826 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California 95062 is currently available with a list price of $6,200,000. The property maintains a Excellent Condition Rating (95/100), indicating excellent structural integrity and modern finishes throughout. This turnkey property requires minimal updates and is ready for immediate occupancy. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Santa Cruz Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.

Condition Analysis

OVERALL CONDITION SCORE

Excellent
TeardownExcellent

Property is new construction or fully renovated.

While originally built in 1948, the property has undergone extensive high-end renovations that meet current luxury standards. The kitchen features premium appliances and a wine fridge, and the interior has been thoughtfully upgraded to maximize ocean views. Furthermore, the recent completion of a two-year shoreline preservation project and the overall move-in ready condition with modern fixtures and finishes justify an excellent rating.

PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES

  • Exceptional Ocean Frontage

    The home is masterfully designed to provide ocean views from every single room, complemented by private beach access and a spacious deck for seamless indoor-outdoor coastal living.

  • Secured Shoreline Protection

    Rare Coastal Commission approval for shoreline rock re-stacking has already been secured, providing significant long-term value and peace of mind regarding coastal erosion and property preservation.

  • Prime Surf Location

    Situated just down the street from 'The Point,' the property offers world-class access to one of Santa Cruz's most iconic surf breaks and the highly coveted East Cliff lifestyle.

CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES

  • MLS Listing Discrepancy

    Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 1912, other record living area = 2192.

  • Premium Price Point

    At a list price of $6.2 million for approximately 1,912 square feet, the property commands a very high price-per-square-foot that may limit the pool of qualified buyers.

  • Vintage Infrastructure

    Originally built in 1948, the home may require more intensive ongoing maintenance or future structural updates typical of older coastal properties, despite its high-end interior upgrades.

About 22826 E Cliff Drive

Lets start with the obvious: whoever designed this house refused to waste a single ocean view. Every room was thoughtfully positioned to capture the water. Sitting in the living room? Ocean. Cooking in the kitchen? Ocean. Gathered around the dining table? Still ocean. Large windows pull the coastline into the home so the views are part of everyday life. The kitchen & dining area may have the best seats in the house. Cooking dinner here means watching the waves roll in while the sky slowly shifts toward sunset. High-end appliances, a wine fridge & thoughtful upgrades make the space as functional as it is beautiful. Step out onto the spacious deck & the view opens up even more. Its perfect for morning coffee, evening wine, or simply letting the sound of the ocean do its thing. When youre ready for the sand, private steps lead down toward the beach. The Point is just down down the street ready for some surf. Another rare bonus: after nearly two years of work, Coastal Commission approval has been secured to re-stack the shoreline rocks, something many coastal homes never get. And yes sunsets here are exactly as good as youre hoping they are.

Property Details

Public Facts

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1948
Lot Size
5,750 Sq. Ft.

Interior

Total Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
3 (3 Full, 0 Half)

Exterior & Parking

No exterior & parking available.

Utilities & Misc

HOA Fee
$0 / Month

Neighborhood Insights

Santa Cruz Unified Schools

Branciforte Middle School

Grades 6-8 • 2.6 mi

6/10

Mission Hill Middle School

Grades 6-8 • 3.5 mi

6/10

Harbor High School

Grades 9-12 • 2.4 mi

7/10

Sensitive Facilities

No sensitive facilities data found.

Neighborhood Comparison

FeatureSubjectAverage HomeNeighborhood Ranking (50 Listings)
Beds4.03.0
83%
Baths3.02.0
65%
Square foot1,9121,565
60%
Lot Size5,7505,336
56%
Price$6.20M$1.47M
94%
Price per sq ft$3.2K$1.0K
96%
Built year19481960
31%
HOA$0$0
50%
Days on market2155
2%

Pricing History

Listed for Sale

Mar 5, 2026

$6,200,000

Initial Listing

Sold

May 10, 2012

$2,500,000

Public Record

Sold

Feb 11, 2005

$2,150,000

Public Record

Sold

Nov 19, 2003

$1,600,000

Public Record

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