East Santa Cruz Homes for Sale


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East Santa Cruz, California is the district of the city located east of the San Lorenzo River. The community includes the various neighborhood between the river and the towns of Live Oak and Twin Lakes. Neighborhoods in the region include Lee Street, Prospectors Heights, Ocean’s 11, Grant Park, Villa De Branciforte East, East Morrissey, Central Park, Branciforte Avenue, Arana Gulch, Nolo, and Seabright. The district also includes the eastern part of the downtown area of the city lining the east side of the San Lorenzo River.

East Santa Cruz is composed of suburban neighborhoods in the upper and lower parts of the district and commercial developments along Soquel Avenue and the East Downtown neighborhood. Real Estate in the region like other parts of the city is diverse. There are several suburban single-family homes in many areas in the city. There are also various apartment and condominium developments, mobile home parks, golf communities, beach homes, and many more.

City Amenities:

Seabright State Beach
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Delaveaga Park Golf Course
Santa Cruz Riverwalk Park
Grant Street Park
John Franks Park
Ocean View Park
Frederick Street Park and Dog Park

Branciforte Plaza Shopping Mall

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Homes for Sale in East Santa Cruz

This craftsman foursquare is part of a unique 3 legal parcel configuration that has its roots in Santa Cruz history. Two-story home, built in 1917 of old growth redwood, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths; the adjacent lot has a newer oversized 2-car garage with a loft that is used as an office; and the third lot contains the original carriage house/barn with room for multiple vehicles, art studio, exercise room and more. Hardwood floors and beautifully crafted built-in cabinetry, custom wood fireplace, crown molding that continues into a formal dining room with wood wainscoting. Updated kitchen with breakfast nook, high ceilings with crown molding. Pride of ownership is evidenced by the many original architectural details and fixtures, along with modernization and complimentary updates throughout the home. Mature trees and landscaping, this corner lot combination, which includes alley access, creates a private enclave in the city limits.

817 Morrissey BLVD

SANTA CRUZ, California

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,782 SqFt
0.558 Acres

Seabright Beach home. On a large size lot. Owner has put a lot of love into this home. Updated Kitchen, Large Dinning room. enjoy all the natural light from the French doors, that give you the indoor and outdoor feeling. yard is nice and private for friends to enjoy a BBQ you can do after a day at the beach. There is a little bungalow in the back non conforming. Castle beach (Seabright ) is the best. walk to Museum, boardwalk or over to Seabright for stores, restaurants and more. Live on the street where the movie The Entertainer was filmed in the 1974, Released in 75. With Jack Lemon and Ray Bolger & Sada Thompson. Just houses from the Beach and Boardwalk is across the famous Trussell that was used in Lost Boys movie.

Address not disclosed

SANTA CRUZ, California

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,729 SqFt
0.143 Acres

An incredible opportunity to own 3 floors of stunning views of the Monterey Bay, in the most spectacular section of Seabright. A sophisticated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo that sits above the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor with commanding views. The home features 1,732 sq. ft. of living space that is spread across 3 floors plus 2 car parking and huge storage beach toys area! Each floor has a set of large sliding glass doors that leads private terraces for a perfect indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Watch as yachts leisurely sail by and entertain friends and family with a dinner of fresh caught seafood. This light-filled home offers great separation of space with two bedrooms and a bath on the bottom level and Captain's bedroom suite on the top level. Neat the most spectacular beaches Santa Cruz has to offer and the Seabright neighborhood local restaurants, bars, gourmet coffee and fish markets. This is a small unique complex with super low maintenance meaning your weekends are for you again!

268 4th AVE

SANTA CRUZ, California

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,732 SqFt

If I told you that I think this home is the current best buy in Santa Cruz, would you want to know why? The custom details throughout are; extensive masonry, brilliant landscaping, vaulted ceilings, elegant tile work, multiple fireplaces, living room plus a family room, a pool, an outdoor plumbed gas bbq area, new knock-out kitchen with Wolf & Sub-Zero appliances, custom window coverings, high-quality windows, a gorgeous master bathroom, over-sized bedrooms, functional garage, & excellent separation of space for family living. Do you need icing on the cake? If you are like me, why wouldn't you? Here is the icing on the cake the property location is spectacular! Carbonera Estates is one sunniest & most convenient locations in Santa Cruz. Within a few miles, you have the SC Beach Boardwalk, two golf courses, Downtown Santa Cruz shops, Delaveaga Park, schools, & to top it off; you can avoid traffic on Hwy 1 getting to them all! Experience the incredible value and amazing lifestyle at 407!

407 Isbel DR

SANTA CRUZ, California

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,975 SqFt
0.216 Acres

Welcome to 127 Abby Court, this beautiful, split level home is exactly what you have been looking for. As you enter allow your eye to lead you to the bright living area accented with crown molding and wainscoting. Remodeled in 2016, this home is perfect for entertaining, with its formal dining area, large kitchen with island, extra seating area and terraced backyard. Enjoy lounging in the hot tub surrounded with a beautiful array of floral colors. This home has plenty of storage from the kitchen cabinets to the two car garage with extra storage closet and even three large closets in the main bedroom. The in-suite main bathroom will make your heart melt, its beautiful soaking tub, calming teal tiles and a separate shower is the perfect place for relaxation. Along with many other amenities this home has a bonus enclosed sunroom perfect for a home office, homeschool room or playroom. Enjoy all this home has to offer and come check out 127 Abby Court today!

127 Abby

SANTA CRUZ, California

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,316 SqFt
0.089 Acres

Live. Work. Play. Feel the coastal beach beat! The waves are pumping, and so is 201 Fieldcrest Lane! The Santa Cruz lifestyle is just outside your front door in this killer central location. You'll feel right at home in this generous 4 bedroom/3 full bathroom contemporary style home with a private, peaceful forest backdrop, safe neighborhood & plenty of fenced-in outdoor yard space for kiddos & fur babies. Easy freeway access to make your commute to the Silicone Valley or SF a breeze. Additionally, there is a private room downstairs that is perfect for an office or as an option for single-level living. You have unlimited access to mountain biking & hiking trails, world-class surf breaks, disc golf & renowned golf courses, sunny, sandy beaches, and all the shopping, restaurants, and theaters. 201 Fieldcrest has it all. Now is the time to embrace the Santa Cruz lifestyle and make this home yours.

201 Fieldcrest LN

SANTA CRUZ, California

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,214 SqFt
0.112 Acres

Bright, contemporary 3br, 2.5ba, 2,096 sq ft home nestled on a quiet, tree-lined cul-de-sac with comfortable neighborhood feel and the charming backdrop of Carbonera Creek. Lush riparian setting with colorful fall leaves, year-round creekside ambiance, redwoods, abundant wildlife and connection to nature. Large flowing floor plan & incredible separation of space, perfect for home office or distance learning. Separate living & family rooms, large master suite w/ generous walk-in, high ceilings, clerestory windows, private spa deck, 2 car garage w/xtra storage. Custom upgrades & amenities throughout: quality dual pane windows, remodeled kitchen & baths, granite counters, laminate floors, new carpet, fireplace, recessed lighting. Perfect opportunity for first-time or move-up buyers. Phenomenal commute location, skip the fish hook & minutes to the Pasatiempo exchange. Short jaunt to Downtown Santa Cruz and some of the most beautiful beaches on the California Coast. Don't miss out!

305 Lee ST

SANTA CRUZ, California

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,096 SqFt
0.174 Acres

Walk to all conveniences of town and ride your bike to the beach from this sweet SINGLE LEVEL abode. This parcel is a gardeners delight featuring productive olive/persimmon/apple trees, a spacious garden bed and 3 decks. The floorplan lends itself to multigenerational living. The master suite is ideally situated at the back of the home and has been used as a guest suite with its own deck and separate entrance. The garage has also been used as a guest suite with its own entrance. The large mud room/ laundry/storage room is ideally situated. The family room features a cozy wood burning fireplace and a view of the lush garden. One spacious room is ideal as an at home office or as a formal living room or as a formal dining room. Recent updates are new flooring, fresh interior paint, new light fixtures and a new Bryant digital thermostat. The one-way lane is a quiet street and the neighbors are very nice! See it before it's gone!

217 Hubbard ST

SANTA CRUZ, California

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,411 SqFt
0.155 Acres

In the heart of Santa Cruz there stands a charming home with a grass lawn and white picket fence eager to meet its next owner. Natural light fills up this sweet 1,144 square-foot home, creating a very warm and welcoming vibe. The main living area is spacious yet cozy, the kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, and the bathroom has a stand-in shower and separate bathtub. A covered deck area just off the kitchen is perfect for cooking and dining outdoors on a warm fall evening. Behind the main house is a two-car garage that has been converted into a functional bonus space. With a full kitchen and bathroom, this space could easily become your own game room, art studio, home gym area, or work from home office. This area also has its own dedicated, fenced outdoor space with a lattice pergola and access to shed storage. The location is hard to beat as it is minutes from a variety of things! This sweet home has a lot to offer and potential to be an absolutely amazing property.

213 Grant ST

SANTA CRUZ, California

2 Beds
1 Baths
1,144 SqFt
0.120 Acres

Lovely 3 bedroom 2 bath home with bonus-room/office, in a great commuter location with flexible floor plan, large fenced-in backyard, and deep flag lot off the frontage road for privacy. Downstairs doorway has been walled off to create a ground floor in-law suite but could easily be opened again. Nice landscaping including lemon tree and recent ground cover, plus decks for entertaining guests. Plenty of opportunities for this great sweat equity home. Priced to sell!.

358 Plymouth ST

SANTA CRUZ, California

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,664 SqFt
0.150 Acres

Step inside this updated townhouse and instantly feel at home. On the first floor you'll find the master bedroom that opens to a flagstone patio in the fenced-in backyard. The ensuite bathroom features quartz countertops and shower. Downstairs also includes a generously sized storage closet with washer and dryer hookups and coat closet. Head upstairs to the open kitchen and living room that boasts a lofty feel. The kitchen features quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, a gas range, stainless steel appliances, and custom built-in dining bench with lift up storage. A second bedroom and full bathroom are also located upstairs. Other property features include Vivint home security system, keyless entry, ductless heating and cooling, tankless water heater, gated driveway, one car garage, and an electric car charging outlet. Not to mention the fantastic location! This is an excellent opportunity for a first-time homebuyer or someone looking for that sweet second home near the beach!

248 San Lorenzo BLVD

SANTA CRUZ, California

2 Beds
2 Baths
957 SqFt
0.014 Acres

Seeking a home office? Look no further. This spacious townhome offers an additional permitted room that would make an ideal home office, fourth bedroom or formal dining room. This light and bright three bedroom, two and a half bath unit fronts on the sunny courtyard with a lush lawn and trees. Features include a vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace, master suite with walk-in closet and a spacious, private front patio. This end unit with an attached two car garage is well located farther from the freeway and Graham Hill Road than other units with easy access to Silicon Valley commute routes, downtown Santa Cruz and beaches. Move-in ready with fresh paint and new carpet. Santa Cruz Buyers who have been patiently waiting for comfortable square footage with great separation of space...welcome home.

147 Claremont TER

SANTA CRUZ, California

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,536 SqFt
0.025 Acres

*1/19/21 New bamboo floor and stainless steel appliances in kitchen * This rare, move-in ready, updated 3-bedroom townhome with many open light-filled rooms is perfect for families and students. With a multi-level, multi-functional floor plan that includes a living room with fireplace, dining room, half bath and updated kitchen with room for a kitchen table. This tiered space is flexible enough for an office. Upstairs you'll find a master bedroom with walk-in closet, master bath, two additional bedrooms, second full bath and laundry room with front-loading steam-washer and steam dryer. The two car garage below offers secure direct access to the home and is outfitted to store bikes, surfboards and other gear. The townhome is ideally situated along a beautifully landscaped common square. This townhome is perfect for families, a second home, or as an income property catering to students.

141 Claremont TER

SANTA CRUZ, California

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,536 SqFt
0.025 Acres

PRICE REDUCTION! Escape the city and enjoy coastal living with this superbly located fixer bungalow a stones throw from the Pacific Ocean and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This property is situated in a highly walkable area near Shoppers Corner, The Buttery, Whole Foods and more. Seabright Beach and the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor are within easy walking or biking distance. Currently rented as a two unit property, the front unit is month to month while the bonus unit in rear is available. Buyer could possibly continue to operate as a residential income property or convert the site into a beachfront dream home. Bonus unit is considered a conversion ADU by the City and may continue to qualify as such w/ some modification. Buyer to verify status and condition with City. Offer subject to inspection and review of Disclosures.

807 E Cliff DR

SANTA CRUZ, California

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,256 SqFt
0.074 Acres

At nearly 800 square feet, this unit offers a bedroom plus second story loft with a full bathroom and a half bath on the first floor. Amenities include: TWO Large Balconies, Granite Counters, Living room AC, In-Unit Laundry, gas range & more! Centrally located, walking distance to everything. Close to shopping, beach, downtown, restaurants and bars! Come and see your new home! Bring your pets and marvel at the city lights!

1111 Ocean ST 202

SANTA CRUZ, California

1 Beds
2 Baths
739 SqFt
0.116 Acres

Spacious, one bedroom condo. Light-filled interior. Granite breakfast bar w/ stainless steel appliances in open kitchen that flows to dining area and family room that has fireplace. Outdoor space for relaxing or grilling. Dramatic lines, vaulted ceilings and clean minimalist vibes. Close to freeways, downtown, beach, UCSC. Great vacation home or for full time. Walk in closet in master, laundry en suite and garage parking. Great for first time home buyers. Do not miss this opportunity! *Seller is willing to credit buyer up to $1,000 for master bedroom carpet replacement.

123 Blaine ST H

SANTA CRUZ, California

1 Beds
1 Baths
757 SqFt
0.012 Acres

Calling all cash buyers, investors, and contractors to La Fonda! Property is Red Tagged and in need of major capital improvements including but not limited to, demolition, mold abatement, roof replacement, septic repair, and more. Interested parties are encouraged to inquire with the city about the propertys zoning designation Public Facilities. The property is currently situated as a legal non-conforming single family home and redevelopment may be restricted to the existing footprint. The property resides within city jurisdiction and may need an engineered septic system to bring to code. The property will be sold as-is where the seller makes no representation about the fitness of the property. Buyers are encouraged do thorough on-site and off-site investigation before submitting any and all offers. All offers will be reviewed Monday, Sept. 7th.

340 La Fonda AVE

SANTA CRUZ, California

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,812 SqFt
0.257 Acres