Santa Cruz Homes for Sale

Welcome to Santa Cruz, California—a stunning coastal gem nestled along the picturesque shores of the Pacific Ocean. Known for its vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and a laid-back atmosphere, Santa Cruz is a haven for those who appreciate both natural beauty and a lively community. With its iconic Boardwalk, charming downtown, and breathtaking redwood forests, this city offers a unique blend of outdoor adventures and urban amenities.

Santa Cruz boasts a rich history and a strong sense of community, making it an ideal place for families, young professionals, and retirees alike. The mild Mediterranean climate allows for year-round enjoyment of the outdoors, whether you're hiking in the majestic redwoods, surfing the famous waves, or simply soaking up the sun on one of the many beautiful beaches.

For those looking to call Santa Cruz home, the real estate market offers a diverse selection of homes for sale. From cozy beach cottages to modern hillside retreats, there’s something to suit every taste and lifestyle. Imagine waking up to the sound of waves crashing and enjoying your morning coffee with a view of the ocean. With a variety of neighborhoods to choose from, including the vibrant downtown area and serene residential communities, you can find the perfect fit for your needs.

Whether you’re seeking a charming bungalow or a luxurious estate, Santa Cruz real estate provides an opportunity to live in one of California’s most enchanting cities. Explore the homes for sale today and take the first step towards making your Santa Cruz dream a reality!

Newest Santa Cruz Homes for Sale

$1,850,000

5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ ML82065629 MLS

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 TER, Santa Cruz

Listed by Peter Myers, 408-605-0428 from Coldwell Banker Realty
(If provided) CoList: from

$1,675,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82065610 MLS

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 AVE, Santa Cruz

Listed by Sheila Feddema, 831-254-5088 from Sherman & Boone Realtors
(If provided) CoList: Sheila Giblin from Sherman & Boone Realtors

$1,368,888

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82063531 MLS

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 AVE, Santa Cruz

Listed by Lin-Lin Tsou, 408-605-0114 from Real Estate Experts ERA Powered
(If provided) CoList: Ani Gregorians-Beddow from Real Estate Experts ERA Powered

$1,500,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82065200 MLS

A move-in ready, single level home with a view on the Upper Westside, close to everything, with an attached 2-car garage? Yes, PLEASE! Welcome to 200 Alamo, a turnkey 1800+ square foot rancher on the canyon side of the street with views across the bay to Moss Landing. With an iconic mature redwood gently shading a spacious entertaining deck, you might just spend more time outside than you do inside with this one. The spacious floor plan includes a large living room anchored by a gas fireplace, a family room with open-concept kitchen and exterior access, and three generous bedrooms with two baths, including a primary suite at the rear of the property opening to the private deck. Watch the hawks soar, the sun rise, and the world slow down while you enjoy the private above-ground spa, take your morning coffee under the canopy of a redwood tree, or mingle with friends and/or family on those perfect Santa Cruz weekends. Located close to UCSC, Wilder Ranch, Westlake Elementary School, and all the best coffee shops and restaurants on the Westside, and in an incredible neighborhood, this home is the one you've been waiting for!

200 Alamo AVE, Santa Cruz

Listed by Eli Karon, 310-701-4779 from Karon Properties
(If provided) CoList: Nicole Karon from Karon Properties

$3,495,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ ML82065207 MLS

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 AVE, Santa Cruz

Listed by Strock Team, 831-688-9800 from eXp Realty of California Inc
(If provided) CoList: Ashley Sidey from eXp Realty of California Inc

$1,647,500

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82065167 MLS

One-of -a-kind Artisan Adobe on the Westside of Santa Cruz. This 3/2 2019 SF home sits on a large 11,195 sf corner lot. An ideal location to catch the best of Santa Cruz. Impeccably preserved pegged-plank oak flooring a rare showcase of early California craftsmanship." A huge yard with tons of potential to make it completely your own! Come experience this ADOBE crafted residence filled with warmth and charm. Truly a natural beauty!

719 High ST, Santa Cruz

Listed by Lori Hill, 831-588-7552 from Compass
(If provided) CoList: from

$1,995,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82065126 MLS

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

Listed by Elisabeth Bentz, 831-316-3099 from Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
(If provided) CoList: Melissa Hansen from Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

$1,199,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82065003 MLS

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 CT, Santa Cruz

Listed by Ruth Bates, 831-359-2212 from Compass
(If provided) CoList: from

$699,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ ML82064530 MLS

Rare opportunity to build equity or construct your dream coastal retreat at 113 Pine Street! Situated in a highly desirable, established Santa Cruz neighborhood, this property offers exceptional location value just minutes from local beaches, downtown shopping, dining, and easy highway access. The existing structures are in poor condition with significant deferred maintenance and may be potential tear-downs, making this an ideal blank canvas for contractors, builders, savvy investors, or experienced project seekers looking for their next major undertaking. Bring your architect, land planner, and vision to explore the possibilities of a complete rebuild, major expansion, or custom footprint. The property features a 448 sq. ft. 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom primary residence, along with a converted detached garage of roughly 400 sq. ft. Value is predominantly in the land and location. Opportunities at this price point in Santa Cruz are exceptionally rare, don't miss out!

113 Pine ST, Santa Cruz

Listed by Alistair Craft, 831-234-1092 from Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
(If provided) CoList: from

$1,698,000

5 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82064524 MLS

When you find a home you can walk or bike to the best of what Santa Cruz has to offer; West Cliff's scenic paths and beaches, a lively downtown community of great food, music and art, the local market and top K-12 schools, you know you've found an idyllic lifestyle to last a lifetime. For 5 decades, this California-style single-level bungalow (with a loft) has been cherished by one family maintaining its charm and character while creating more permitted bedrooms and living space, synthesizing a 1930s home with a hip and practical 70s rustic Scandinavian-style addition. Through a handsome arched wood entry door you'll find a light-filled home with more interior arches, built-ins, stunning sconce lighting, gleaming wood floors, travertine, marble, granite, stone, stainless steel, pebble floors, gorgeous double pane wood windows, the largest barn door I've ever seen, and heaps of flexible space conducive to what your life needs. While there may be real development potential to convert the addition to an ADU and other building possibilities, moving straight in is an easy feat. The front and back yards are landscaped with drought-tolerant plants, a bubbling fountain and citrus fruit trees, while the side yard is a blank slate affording potential to add more outdoor entertaining space.

301 California ST, Santa Cruz

Listed by Amba DesJardins, 831-566-3444 from Coldwell Banker Realty
(If provided) CoList: from

$1,325,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82064505 MLS

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 RD, Santa Cruz

Listed by Ben Rush, 805-704-5141 from Coldwell Banker Realty
(If provided) CoList: from

$3,213,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82064474 MLS

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 ST, Santa Cruz

Listed by Monica Lussier, 408-472-2414 from Compass
(If provided) CoList: from

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