572 Palisades, Santa Cruz, California 95062, Santa Cruz, 95062 - 2 bed, 1 bath
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Santa Cruz, California 95062
Analysis of 572 Palisades, Santa Cruz, California 95062 is currently available with a list price of $1,299,000. The property maintains a Good Condition Rating (78/100), reflecting solid structural condition with well-maintained systems. The property presents an attractive opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home. 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 move-in ready.
While built in 1984 (40 years old), the property is well-maintained and move-in ready with significant updates including a freshly painted exterior, newer appliances, and modern Trex decking. The interior features clean hardwood floors, though the presence of a wall heater suggests some original systems remain.
Situated in the iconic Pleasure Point neighborhood, this home offers exceptional walkability to world-class surf breaks, coastal paths, and local amenities like Moran Lake Park.
The property is move-in ready featuring a freshly painted exterior, hardwood floors, newer appliances, and durable Trex decking, minimizing immediate post-purchase expenses.
Rare for high-density beach communities, this home provides parking for up to four vehicles and includes oversized rear storage specifically designed for outdoor gear.
The property has a small lot size, more than 70 percent of which is taken by its living area. lot size in square feet = 915, living area = 1079.
With only one bathroom serving a two-bedroom layout, the property may present functional challenges for families or those who frequently host guests.
The $600 monthly association fee is significant for a single-family residence, and the compact 915 sqft lot offers very limited private yard space and expansion potential.
Live just a few blocks from the beach in the iconic Pleasure Point neighborhood of Santa Cruz. This bright 2-bed / 1-bath home offers 1,079 sq ft of comfortable coastal living. A freshly painted exterior gives the home standout curb appeal, hardwood floors, newer appliances and in-unit laundry make it move-in ready. Step outside and find everything a beach lifestyle requires: outdoor shower, oversized rear storage for all your gear, Trex decking and an exterior space perfect for unwinding. Tucked at the end of a quiet street beside a eucalyptus grove where Monarch butterflies gather, this two-story home is a quiet respite with extremely walkable beach access. Parking for up to 4 vehicles and lush landscaping surround the house. Pleasure point is home to a world-renowned surf break, coastal walking path overlooking sandy beaches and an explorable reef, during low tide. Easily walk to coffee shops, restaurants, surf stores, the Pleasure Point Market, and Moran Lake Park. Don't miss this beach community darling!
No exterior & parking available.
Grades 6-8 • 2.5 mi
Grades 6-8 • 3.6 mi
Grades 9-12 • 2.2 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 3.0 | 24% |
| Baths | 1.0 | 2.0 | 13% |
| Square foot | 1,079 | 1,646 | 13% |
| Lot Size | 915 | 5,706 | 2% |
| Price | $1.30M | $1.56M | 27% |
| Price per sq ft | $1.2K | $1.0K | 69% |
| Built year | 1984 | 1960 | 73% |
| HOA | $600.0 | $0 | 98% |
| Days on market | 23 | 121 | 11% |
May 14, 2026
$1,299,000
Initial Listing
Feb 2, 2022
$1,125,000
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