Santa Cruz Homes for Sale

Welcome to Santa Cruz, California, a stunning coastal city that perfectly blends natural beauty with a vibrant community spirit. Nestled between the majestic redwoods and the sparkling Pacific Ocean, Santa Cruz is renowned for its breathtaking beaches, charming boardwalk, and a laid-back lifestyle that attracts residents and visitors alike. With a mild Mediterranean climate, this picturesque city offers year-round sunshine, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a relaxed coastal vibe.

Santa Cruz is not just about its stunning landscapes; it also boasts a rich cultural scene, with a variety of art galleries, theaters, and music festivals that highlight the city’s creative spirit. The local cuisine is a delightful reflection of the area’s agricultural abundance, featuring fresh, farm-to-table dining options that cater to every taste. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and community, Santa Cruz is a place where you can truly feel at home.

If you’re considering making Santa Cruz your home, you’ll be pleased to know that there are a variety of homes for sale that cater to diverse lifestyles and budgets. From charming beach cottages and modern condos with ocean views to spacious family homes nestled among the redwoods, there’s something for everyone in this enchanting city. The real estate market here is vibrant, reflecting the high demand for properties in such a desirable location.

Explore the opportunities that await you in Santa Cruz, where your dream home is just a heartbeat away from the surf, sand, and community charm that defines this unique California coastal gem.

Newest Santa Cruz Homes for Sale

$1,249,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82066162 MLS ⋅ Active Status ⋅ Holway Cottages BLDG.

Just minutes from the beaches and downtown, with a seamless commute to Silicon Valley, this Thacher & Thompson-designed home combines timeless architectural character with comfortable, modern living.Thoughtfully updated with the latest smart-home technology, this move-in ready home is tucked away on a private lane in a peaceful, welcoming neighborhood, offering a wonderful setting for families with access to highly rated DeLaveaga Elementary and Harbor High schools. The living, dining, and kitchen areas connect effortlessly, creating an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining, complemented by stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. Vaulted ceilings and expansive windows fill the interior with natural light. The spacious primary suite features skylights, a walk-in closet, and an updated bathroom. The lower level includes two bedrooms, an updated full bathroom, and a laundry room with a newer washer and dryer and convenient yard access. An attached two-car garage with an EV charger, a newer roof, fresh interior and exterior paint and a fully fenced private back yard complete the home. Enjoy the Santa Cruz lifestyle with easy access to world-class surfing, scenic hiking and biking trails, DeLaveaga Park and golf, and the shops and restaurants of downtown.

127 Holway Drive, Santa Cruz

$1,950,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82066019 MLS ⋅ Active Status

What would it feel like to come home to this? Set on half an acre backing directly to the 14th hole at Pasatiempo, a Top 100 golf course in the U.S., this home has been rebuilt around the view. Vaulted ceilings and a fireplace anchor the living room, while a wall of accordion doors folds completely away, opening beneath a stand of redwoods to a deck that seems to hover over the fairway. Mornings begin with coffee and a quiet course, light moving across the grass as deer, foxes, wild turkeys, bunnies, hawks, and even eagles pass through the landscape. Its a rare connection to nature that makes the setting feel different every day. Inside, generous counters and natural light make the kitchen an easy place to gather. Evenings settle in around the fire or on the lower patio, where two bocce courts invite you to stay outside a little longer. For all the open green beyond the glass, the setting still feels remarkably private. Highway 17 is minutes away, the beach is within easy reach, and one of the country's top golf courses is quite literally your backyard. A home designed for slowing down, entertaining well, and enjoying an extraordinary setting every day.

1100 Graham Hill Road, Santa Cruz

$1,200,000

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ ML82065636 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Ideally located in the heart of Seabright, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers an exceptional combination of location, outdoor space, and potential. Situated on a spacious lot, the property features a generous yard with plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, outdoor activities, or simply enjoying the Santa Cruz lifestyle. Multiple storage sheds provide additional space for tools, hobbies, and recreational equipment. The unbeatable location puts you just a short stroll from popular neighborhood restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, and beautiful Seabright Beach. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, weekend getaway, or an opportunity to create your dream coastal retreat, 536 Windham Street offers endless possibilities in one of Santa Cruz's most sought-after neighborhoods!

536 Windham Street, Santa Cruz

$1,850,000

5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ ML82065629 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Embrace the ultimate Santa Cruz lifestyle in this beautifully home built in 1995, offering an impressive 2,734 square feet of light-filled living space perfectly tailored for a growing family or an investment catering to UC Santa Cruz students. Tucked away on a quiet, private cul-de-sac, this charming 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom residence features a highly desirable layout where 4 of the bedrooms include their own private en-suite bathrooms. The main living areas are thoughtfully positioned on the second level to maximize natural light, seamlessly flowing out to a private balcony perfect for relaxing. Complete with an unbeatable location, you can easily walk to vibrant downtown dining and shopping or take a quick bike ride straight to the beach.

154 Towne Terrace, Santa Cruz

$1,675,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82065610 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Full of character & possibility, 900 Walnut Ave offers generous living spaces, abundant natural light & an expansive 7,492 sqft parcel w/exceptional potential. The freshly painted exterior features inviting designer-selected colors for lasting curb appeal. Inside experience warm tones, older hardwood & upgraded LVP/LVT floors, a traditional FP & large dual pane windows enhance the spacious living areas. The family room features a beautiful vaulted, open beamed ceiling, enclosed built-in storage & a wall of sliding glass doors opening to the huge backyard. A wide entry & pass-through breakfast bar, seamlessly connect the family room to the bright kitchen, where original cabinetry & tile preserve the home's vintage charm, complemented by ample storage and a skylight. The spacious primary suite includes an ensuite bath plus an addt'l vanity area, offering exciting potential to create a luxurious expanded bath & closet if desired. Outside, the oversized backyard is a blank canvas w/fruit trees & a stream along the rear, ready for gardens, entertaining, play or your own private retreat. The generous parcel may also offer potential to explore an ADU, refer to the City. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy today & personalize for tomorrow on a forever sized lot in a fantastic neighborhood.

900 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz

$1,368,888

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82063531 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Discover 1725 30th Avenue, and bring the coastal lifestyle home. Set in Santa Cruzs Live Oak neighborhood near the Capitola border, this beautiful single-story property offers four bedrooms and three full bathrooms across the main home and its additional in-law-style space, pairing an open-concept layout with ample outdoor space to make your own. The main home features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, with a spacious living area that invites conversation and relaxed entertaining. Dual-pane windows add everyday comfort. Adjacent to the garage, the studio-style space provides the fourth bedroom and third full bathroom, offering flexibility for guests, a home office, or creative pursuits. Outside, the generous yards offer room to dine beneath the stars, grow a garden, or simply put your feet up. A private front yard, drought-tolerant landscaping, iron fencing, and spacious attic storage round out the property. Recent updates include new flooring, kitchen appliances, fresh paint inside and out and much more. Approximately 1.2 miles from the Capitola Beach Esplanade, with convenient access to Pleasure Point, Santa Cruz Harbor, restaurants, and shopping, this home offers space to settle in and plenty of reasons to head out.

1725 30th Avenue, Santa Cruz

$3,495,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ ML82065207 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Just a few doors from the ocean, this beautiful home combines elevated design with genuine warmth and comfort. Vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light open the interiors, while carefully selected fixtures, custom finishes, and detailed bathrooms reflect the intention carried throughout. Four bedrooms offer flexibility, including a ground-level en suite, while the primary suite features a private deck and luxury soaking tub. Outside, that same attention continues. Ocean views create the backdrop for coffee or quiet evenings on the deck, while an automated pergola responds to rain and mist for effortless year-round enjoyment. Custom automated gates, low-maintenance landscaping, multiple patios, a hot tub, and an outdoor shower create a private retreat designed around life near the ocean. The keyless entry, sonos speakers throughout and an electric vehicle charger add everyday convenience. Pleasure Points beaches, surf breaks, restaurants, coffee shops, and 41st Avenue favorites are all nearby. For buyers who appreciate thoughtful design, coastal living, and the little luxuries that make a home truly special, this one stands apart.

562 36th Avenue, Santa Cruz

$1,995,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82065126 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Exceptional Bonny Doon retreat featuring two spacious homes connected by a pool and deck, nestled among the redwoods on over 1.6 acres. The 3,829 sq ft main home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, high ceilings, exposed beams, and expansive windows framing the redwoods. The chefs kitchen with a large island opens to a light-filled living and dining room with a river-rock fireplace. A ground-floor family room with woodstove connects to a sunroom overlooking the pool, while the primary suite opens to a private deck. A crows nest room with its own sundeck offers additional versatile space. The separate 1,671 sq ft guest house features 2 bedrooms plus an office, vaulted ceilings, skylights, and treehouse views. Natural stone terraces, gardens, a custom chicken coop, goldfish pond, and room to expand the garden or orchard enhance the outdoor setting. Carport and lower driveway provide additional parking. Surrounded by nature yet just minutes from UCSC, downtown Santa Cruz, and North Coast surf, this property offers a peaceful retreat with flexibility for multigenerational living and more.

248 Mcgivern Way, Santa Cruz

$1,495,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82065038 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Old Santa Cruz charm, with a few new tricks. Welcome to 419 Cedar St + 209 Elm St, a detached duplex in the heart of downtown that proves character and possibility can happily coexist. The Cedar St home has been thoughtfully refreshed with new interior + exterior paint, updated flooring and lighting, while keeping the vintage personality that makes it special. Tucked separately behind it, the Elm St residence opens the door to rental income, multigenerational living, a creative space, or simply a little extra breathing room. Both are recognized as legal main dwelling units. Zoned Community Commercial, there's even more to imagine here, with potential residential + commercial possibilities subject to City requirements. And talk about a good backstory: 419 Cedar was once home to Chimney Sweep Books, Santa Cruz's wonderfully quirky shop for rare + antiquarian books. Live in one. Rent the other. Create something new. Two homes, one very cool corner of Santa Cruz, and a story that's still being written.

419 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz

$1,199,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82065003 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to this beautifully refreshed Santa Cruz home, ideally situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in a convenient central location! Offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 1,602 square feet of inviting living space. The spacious open living area showcases a stunning exposed wood-beam ceiling, Andersen French doors, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. This home features fresh interior paint, brand-new carpeting, appliances, and toilets, along with beautiful hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings. Central air conditioning adds year-round comfort. Step outside to a generous backyard deck and patio, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the peaceful natural setting, with county green space bordering the rear of the property for added privacy. The attached two-car garage offers a workbench, built-in shelving, and washer/dryer. Enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, major commute routes, and Santa Cruz's beautiful beaches. An exceptional combination of location, comfort, privacy, and value this Santa Cruz gem is ready to welcome you home!

2906 Kristie Court, Santa Cruz

$1,325,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82064505 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to 600 Graham Hill Road, where comfort, privacy, and convenience come together in a desirable Santa Cruz location. This inviting single-level home features an updated kitchen and bathrooms, a functional floor plan, and low-maintenance living designed for an easygoing lifestyle. Set behind a fully fenced property, the home offers a wonderful sense of privacy with plenty of space to relax and enjoy your surroundings. The bonus room adds valuable flexibility and can easily serve as a home office, playroom, art studio, hobby space, or additional flex space. A two-car garage provides plenty of room for parking and storage, while the thoughtfully designed driveway makes coming and going simple, with convenient access for pulling in and out - a standout feature along Graham Hill Road. Commuters will appreciate the convenient location with easy access to Highway 17, making trips toward Silicon Valley and the greater Bay Area more manageable while still enjoying the laid-back Santa Cruz lifestyle. Updated, private, low-maintenance, and conveniently located, 600 Graham Hill Road offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the best of Santa Cruz living with everyday practicality in mind.

600 Graham Hill Road, Santa Cruz

$3,213,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ ML82064474 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Spectacular ocean views take center stage in this one of a kind Upper Westside Santa Cruz home, where Mid-century and Art Deco influences come together in a striking mix of style, character, and original design. With over 3,500 square feet, this home is anything but ordinary. Soaring ceilings, an expansive wall of windows to capture the view, and unique details create an incredible sense of space, while original design elements throughout give the home a personality rarely found in today's construction. Every room has something unexpected, from the dramatic living spaces to the distinctive kitchen, dining areas, and beautifully detailed bathrooms. The gorgeous deck provides a front row seat to sweeping views of the ocean and Santa Cruz coastline, creating an incredible backdrop for outdoor dining, gatherings, or simply taking it all in. Set back from the street, the property enjoys an unexpected level of peace and quiet. Beautiful gardens and outdoor spaces add another dimension to this special property. This home is a rare combination of breathtaking views, bold design, original character, and a peaceful Upper Westside location.

627 High Street, Santa Cruz

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