335 Braemoor Drive, Santa Cruz, California 95060, Santa Cruz, 95060 - 1 bed, 1 bath
335 Braemoor Drive
Santa Cruz, California 95060
Property Price
SUMMARY
Analysis of 335 Braemoor Drive, Santa Cruz, California 95060 is currently available with a list price of $564,900. 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 the property description contains conflicting information regarding the presence of a residential structure (stating a house was lost and a tiny home sold separately), the MLS data explicitly lists 1 bed, 1 bath, 220 sqft, and a year built of 2021. The provided images showcase a modern, newly constructed or extensively renovated tiny home interior. The kitchen features a farmhouse sink, modern two-tone cabinetry, and solid surface countertops. The bathroom is equally updated with contemporary fixtures, geometric floor tiles, and shiplap walls. All visible components appear new or virtually new, consistent with a 2021 build year, indicating excellent overall quality for the residential structure depicted in the images.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- Extensive Aquaculture Infrastructure
The property features a large, well-established pond (30x80'+/-) with a liner, river rock, and concrete hatchery structures, previously used for raising various game fish with a Santa Cruz Co. Fish and Game Dept. stocking permit.
- Robust Water Resources
Equipped with a second well (dug in '96) for irrigation and the pond, along with intact pumps, timers, and plumbing for wells, pond, and hatchery, ensuring ample water supply for specialized uses.
- Sustainability & Energy Efficiency Potential
The previous home's passive solar design, solar heat, and passive cooling (resulting in zero heating/cooling bills) suggest the land is well-suited for a new eco-friendly build with low utility costs.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- Absence of Primary Habitable Residence
The main house was lost in the CZU fire, and the listed 220 sqft is likely a minimal structure or placeholder, meaning a buyer will need to undertake significant construction and investment to build a new home.
- Extremely Niche Market Appeal
The highly specialized aquaculture setup and lack of a primary residence will appeal to a very limited buyer pool, potentially leading to longer market times and a more challenging sale process.
- Past Fire Damage & Future Risk Perception
The history of the house being lost in the CZU fire may raise concerns for potential buyers regarding rebuilding complexities, insurance availability/cost, and perceived ongoing fire risk in the area.
About 335 Braemoor Drive
AQUACULTURE, SOLAR & MORE! Tiny Home was sold separately. House lost in CZU fire was passive solar home, w/ gardens & fruit trees. House had Solar heat & passive cooling: zero heating/cooling bills over life of house! Small wood stove for extra heat; 2nd well dug in '96 for irrig. & pond. The 2nd well is surface water & was used thru Spring. Pond is 30x80'+/- w/ 60 mil. EDPM liner & geo tech liner overlay for a natural look & to retain soil. 125 tons of river rock was placed over the liner and creek . Pond used to raise game fish, including 12 lb channel catfish, large mouth bass, bluegill, crayfish, minnows and mosquito fish. Santa Cruz Co. Fish and Game Dept. issued a stocking permit. Hatchery/concrete structures at end of pond for raising red swamp crayfish, minnows and mosquito fish. Anacharis plants from pond are placed in raceways for crayfish food and habitat. Pumps, timers, plumbing intact for wells, pond & hatchery. Also listed as raw land, MLS# ML81925559 without tiny home
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 2021
- Lot Size
- 47,916 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- 1
- Total Bathrooms
- 1 (1 Full, 0 Half)
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
Santa Cruz Unified Schools
Bonny Doon Elementary School
Grades K-6 • 3.7 mi
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 5.2 mi
Mission Hill Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 11.6 mi
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 1.0 | 3.0 | 5% |
| Baths | 1.0 | 2.0 | 16% |
| Square foot | 220 | 1,489 | 2% |
| Lot Size | 47,916 | 7,144 | 89% |
| Price | $564.9K | $1.32M | 2% |
| Price per sq ft | $2.6K | $886 | 98% |
| Built year | 2021 | 1971 | 98% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 1051 | 172 | 0% |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Apr 21, 2023
$564,900
Initial Listing