
Santa Cruz, California 95060
This Move-In Ready Coastal Sanctuary is listed at $929,000, offering a turnkey lifestyle in a serene Santa Cruz setting. Boasting a Condition Rating of 3, the residence features a modernized kitchen with an open layout and an updated bathroom with a new vanity and skylight. The property includes a private deck and essential infrastructure like a tankless water heater and structural garage upgrades. While priced above the $814,556 Fair Market Value, its proximity to Henry Cowell State Park provides significant lifestyle value. It is ideal for first-time buyers or owner-occupants seeking a polished, stress-free transition.
Property is move-in ready.
While originally built in 1939, the property has been significantly updated and is in move-in ready condition. Key improvements include a renovated kitchen with modern stainless steel appliances, an updated bathroom with a new shower insert and vanity, and upgraded systems such as a tankless water heater and structural reinforcements in the garage.
The property is situated in a quiet, low-noise area with excellent proximity to Scotts Valley, Highway 17, and local amenities like Whole Foods and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
The kitchen is exceptionally large for the home's footprint, featuring an open layout, ample storage, and a dedicated pantry, making it a standout functional space for entertaining.
Significant value is added through a tankless water heater, added insulation, structural garage improvements, and a recently updated bathroom with a new shower and skylight.
With only 920 square feet of living space and a small 3,006 square foot lot, the property may feel restrictive for buyers requiring more room or significant outdoor privacy.
Originally built in 1939, the property’s age may necessitate ongoing maintenance and potential updates to older systems not explicitly covered in recent renovations.
For this location, under $1M its honestly hard to beat. Youre a few minutes to Scotts Valley, 17, and midtown, with backroad options that end up being more useful than youd think. Close to Skypark, Henry Cowell, Whole Foods, The Buttery, and still an easy drive to the beach. Its quiet here. Trees, birds, and none of the usual road noise. Good light too, sun in the morning, shade later, so youll probably find yourself outside more than expected. Inside, its simple and it works. Original hardwood floors, beadboard, and a loft that adds a little flexibility. Just under 1,000 sq ft, but it doesnt feel tight. The kitchens the standout, bigger than youd expect, open to the living space, with real storage and a proper pantry. The bathrooms been updated with a new shower insert, vanity, and an operable skylight. Theres also a tankless water heater, added insulation, and structural work already handled in the garage. Outside, theres a new front door, updated fencing between neighbors, and fresh siding on the shed. Its easy to live in, and thats usually what matters.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 3.0 | 26% |
| Baths | 1.0 | 3.0 | 18% |
| Square foot | 920 | 1,706 | 11% |
| Lot Size | 3,006 | 7,057 | 16% |
| Price | $929.0K | $1.36M | 11% |
| Price per sq ft | $1.0K | $845 | 67% |
| Built year | 1939 | 1977 | 19% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 27 | 96 | 2% |
Apr 9, 2026
$929,000
$949,000
-2% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Mar 26, 2026
$949,000
Initial Listing
Mar 1, 2018
$678,000
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$451,000
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$479,000
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