212 3rd Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
About This Home
5-minute walk to Seabright Beach...Located in the lovely Lower Seabright neighborhood in Santa Cruz, this 1,040 sq. ft. home sits on a 3,746 sq. ft. lot and features 2 large bedrooms and 1& 1/2 bathrooms. I block to the yacht harbor with access to a free water taxi to cross over! The efficient, compact kitchen has been updated with all-new custom cabinets, custom butcher-block counters, and a stainless-steel sink. Beautiful stove with a large oven, a modern stainless steel overhead fan with light, and a self-cleaning oven. A countertop microwave is included. The stainless steel refrigerator has an ice maker available, but it is not installed. Flooring throughout the home combines laminate and wood finishes. The living room features vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and a gas-log fireplace insert. Additional features include forced-air heating, Multiple ceiling fans for cooling, and a laundry area with a washer and dryer, located in the utility room. The property includes a 2-car garage and falls within the Santa Cruz City Elementary School District. Property is also accessible from the alley entrances on Marine Parade or Atlantic Streets, where you will access the two-car garage (with work bench) and/or the back yard gate.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1980
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Shake, Shingle, TarGravel
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Microwave,Self Cleaning Oven,Electric Oven/Range,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer
- Laundry features: Inside,In Utility Room
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1
Bedroom
- Features: PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom, EatinKitchen, NoFormalDiningRoom
Family Room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Features
- High Ceilings,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Open Beam Ceiling
- Flooring: Laminate,Wood
- Fireplace features: Gas Log,Insert
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,040
- Total interior livable area: 1,040 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Hookups_IceMaker
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grip-Accessible Features,Customized Wheelchair Accessible
Details
- Parcel number: 01025418000
- Zoning: R1
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard,Fenced,Drought Tolerant Plants
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Lot size: 3,746 sqft
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached,Guest,Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Coastal Flooding
- Inland Flooding
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Santa Cruz County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $11,377 | $136,524 |
| Home Insurance * | $234 | $2,808 |
| Property Taxes | $2,224 | $26,688 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $14,233 | $170,796 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-05 | Price change | $2,250,000 |
| 2026-05-26 | Listed for sale | $2,650,000 |
| 2007-11-08 | Sold | $300,000 |
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