
Santa Cruz, California 95060
Analysis of 512 2nd Street, Santa Cruz, California 95060 is currently available with a list price of $2,700,000. 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 built in 1900, the property has undergone a complete high-end remodel within the last 5 years. It features modern kitchens with granite countertops and stainless appliances, radiant heating, bamboo floors, and updated systems including EV chargers and smart irrigation.
Situated in a 'walker and biker's paradise,' this property offers immediate access to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, West Cliff, and local dining, making it an ideal vacation-style residence or high-demand rental.
This award-winning remodel features high-quality craftsmanship, including radiant heating, bamboo floors, granite countertops, and eco-friendly additions like EV chargers and a smart irrigation system.
As a spacious duplex with gated parking for up to four vehicles or an RV, the property provides flexible options for multi-generational living or dual-stream rental income in a desirable beach community.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 2957, other record living area = 2918.
With 72 days on the market, the property may be experiencing pricing resistance or a mismatch between the list price and current investor yield expectations in the residential income sector.
The 4,879 sqft lot is primarily dedicated to the building footprint and gated parking, offering minimal traditional green space for buyers seeking a large private garden or backyard.
Enjoy vacation style living in this fabulous beach house! Stroll to the beach, smell the ocean and feel the cool breeze. A walker and biker's paradise - location, location, location! This gorgeous, award-winning home was completely remodeled with high quality material and craftmanship with impeccable attention to detail. Spacious open floor plans, beautiful stain glass windows, durable bamboo hardwood floors with radiant heating. Well-designed modern kitchens with granite countertops, large functional islands, custom built-in cabinets, and stainless-steel appliances. Other features include plantation shutters, French doors, keyless entry, USB outlets, dimmers, laundry, and EV chargers. Upper unit offers 2 private decks, skylights and abundant natural sunlight. Low maintenance yard with a smart irrigation system. Fenced yard with gated parking for 3-4 vehicles or RV. Take time to have fun vacationing daily at your own sweet beach house and enjoy fishing, surfing, kayaking, beach volleyball, games and rides at the Boardwalk, gourmet coffee, casual or fine dining at friendly restaurants with ocean views and beautiful sunsets at the wharf. Walk on West Cliff or venture downtown. Remember, you don't need to do all these in one day!
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Baths | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Square foot | 2,957 | 1,920 |
| Lot Size | 4,879 | 2,439 |
| Price | $2.70M | $2.21M |
| Price per sq ft | $913 | $771 |
| Built year | 1900 | 1972 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 91 | 62 |
Apr 23, 2026
$2,700,000
Initial Listing
Apr 6, 2016
$1,077,000
Public Record
Aug 27, 1999
$471,500
Public Record