
Santa Cruz, California 95062
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.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
Although originally built in 1948, the property has undergone an extensive high-end renovation within the last 5 years. The interior features a modern open-concept design with premium wide-plank flooring, recessed lighting, and a luxury kitchen equipped with high-end Frigidaire Professional appliances, stone countertops, and a full-height stone backsplash. The exterior shows updated shingle siding and windows, and the property includes significant coastal infrastructure improvements, meeting the highest standards of move-in ready quality.
The home features a rare design where every room offers direct ocean views, complemented by private beach access and proximity to world-class surfing at The Point.
Securing Coastal Commission approval for shoreline rock re-stacking is a significant and rare asset, providing long-term peace of mind for coastal erosion management.
The interior boasts high-end kitchen appliances, a wine fridge, and a spacious viewing deck, blending mid-century charm with contemporary functional luxury.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 1912, other record living area = 2192.
Originally constructed in 1948, the property may require ongoing specialized maintenance to address the long-term effects of salt-air exposure on an older structure.
With a list price of $6.2 million for under 2,000 square feet, the property represents a high price-per-square-foot investment that may challenge appraisal valuations.
Let's 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. It's perfect for morning coffee, evening wine, or simply letting the sound of the ocean do its thing. When you're ready for the sand, private steps lead down toward the beach. The Point is just 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 you're hoping they are.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades 6-8 • 2.6 mi
Grades 6-8 • 3.5 mi
Grades 9-12 • 2.4 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.0 | 83% |
| Baths | 3.0 | 2.0 | 74% |
| Square foot | 1,912 | 1,620 | 64% |
| Lot Size | 5,750 | 5,662.5 | 52% |
| Price | $6.20M | $1.55M | 93% |
| Price per sq ft | $3.2K | $1.0K | 95% |
| Built year | 1948 | 1953 | 33% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 48 | 168 | 12% |
Mar 5, 2026
$6,200,000
Initial Listing
May 10, 2012
$2,500,000
Public Record
Feb 11, 2005
$2,150,000
Public Record
Nov 19, 2003
$1,600,000
Public Record