631 Park Way, Santa Cruz, California 95065, Santa Cruz, 95065 - 3 bed, 3 bath
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Santa Cruz, California 95065
This Retro Chic Residence in Prospect Heights is a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $1,559,950—positioned at its $1,559,950 Fair Market Value. Boasting a Good Condition Rating, the home features vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring, and a private patio. The standout feature is a large family room with a separate entrance and a detached two-car garage, offering significant rental or multi-generational potential to maximize the property's utility. This unique architectural asset is an ideal acquisition for Owner-Occupants seeking a versatile lifestyle or Buy-and-Hold Investors looking for a high-demand coastal asset.
Property is move-in ready.
This 1961 'retro chic' home is move-in ready and appears well-maintained, featuring a functional entertainer's kitchen with an island, hardwood flooring, and vaulted ceilings. While the property retains its mid-century architectural character, the interior finishes, mature landscaping, and overall presentation suggest consistent upkeep and selective updates that align with the 'good' condition category for a home of this vintage.
The large family room features a separate entrance, providing excellent potential for an in-law suite, guest quarters, or a rental opportunity to maximize the property's utility.
Situated in the highly desirable Prospect Heights area of Santa Cruz, the property benefits from a prestigious location known for its community appeal and strong long-term value.
This 'retro chic' residence offers distinct character with vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring, and a unique open loft area that sets it apart from standard suburban designs.
While marketed as mostly single-level, the placement of the third bedroom and loft upstairs may deter buyers specifically looking for a true one-story home for accessibility.
The history of multiple significant price reductions from the original list price suggests the property has struggled to gain traction, which may impact buyer perception during negotiations.
Great New Pricing on this Retro chic home in desirable Prospect Heights! Enter through the front courtyard area into a truly delightful experience. Living room with vaulted ceiling, hardwood flooring, fireplace, unique, open loft area above and a formal dining area. Entertainer's kitchen with island and informal dining area. Three bedrooms, three full baths plus a large family room area with unlimited possibilities with a separate entrance which could be used as a fourth bedroom, game room, in law quarters, teenage hangout, etc. All single level with the exception of the loft area and third bedroom which are situated upstairs. Mature landscaping and private back courtyard area. Detached two-car garage. Separate laundry room and storage shed. Location! Location! Location!
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 | 50% |
| Baths | 3.0 | 2.0 | 58% |
| Square foot | 2,157 | 1,908.5 | 58% |
| Lot Size | 6,926 | 8,255 | 33% |
| Price | $1.56M | $1.51M | 58% |
| Price per sq ft | $723 | $840 | 33% |
| Built year | 1961 | 1968 | 25% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 275 | 151 | 92% |
Jan 27, 2026
$1,559,950
$1,595,000
-2% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Oct 17, 2025
$1,595,000
$1,695,000
-6% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Sep 24, 2025
$1,695,000
$1,750,000
-3% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Jul 21, 2025
$1,750,000
Initial Listing