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

22826 E Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz, California 95062
Property Price
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
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
Mission Hill Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 3.5 mi
Harbor High School
Grades 9-12 • 2.4 mi
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.0 | 83% |
| Baths | 3.0 | 2.0 | 65% |
| Square foot | 1,912 | 1,565 | 60% |
| Lot Size | 5,750 | 5,336 | 56% |
| Price | $6.20M | $1.47M | 94% |
| Price per sq ft | $3.2K | $1.0K | 96% |
| Built year | 1948 | 1960 | 31% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 2 | 155 | 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


































































