Santa Cruz County Real Estate

Welcome to Santa Cruz County, a stunning coastal gem located in sunny California. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, vibrant culture, and laid-back lifestyle, Santa Cruz County is a place where the mountains meet the sea. Nestled along the picturesque Central Coast, this county boasts an array of attractions that cater to both adventure seekers and those looking for a peaceful retreat.

Santa Cruz County is home to the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, a classic seaside amusement park that offers thrilling rides, games, and delicious treats. Beyond the boardwalk, you’ll find miles of pristine beaches, perfect for sunbathing, surfing, or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll along the shore. The county is also a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous hiking and biking trails that wind through the majestic redwood forests of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and the scenic vistas of Wilder Ranch State Park.

The vibrant downtown area of Santa Cruz is filled with eclectic shops, art galleries, and a diverse culinary scene, showcasing everything from farm-to-table dining to fresh seafood. The local community is known for its commitment to sustainability and the arts, fostering a unique atmosphere that celebrates creativity and innovation.

Whether you’re drawn to the stunning landscapes, the rich cultural experiences, or the friendly community, Santa Cruz County offers a lifestyle that is both enriching and invigorating. Explore the endless possibilities this enchanting region has to offer, and discover why so many choose to call Santa Cruz County home.

Newest Listings in Santa Cruz County

$1,950,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82054728 MLS

Rare opportunity to own in one of Aptos' most beloved beachside neighborhoods, just moments from Hidden Beach. This home offers ocean views, abundant off-street parking, and a split-level floor plan with endless potential. The original kitchen, baths, and family room provide the perfect opportunity to update and create your own coastal retreat while adding instant value. Located within the highly regarded Aptos school district, this is an ideal full-time residence, second home, or investment property on a street where neighbors rarely leave and community pride shines.

649 Bayview DR, Aptos

Listed by Jennifer Watson, 831-254-8654 from Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
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$1,998,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ ML82055542 MLS

Desirable Villa Del Monte community, beautifully updated single-level residence with the perfect balance of privacy, natural beauty, and modern convenience. Set on approximately 1.08 private acres, the home enjoys natural sunshine, peaceful views, and a tranquil setting just minutes from Highway 17, downtown Los Gatos, the Summit Store, and local wineries.Designed for effortless living and entertaining, the approximately 3,000± sq. ft. home features 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, dramatic vaulted ceilings, walls of glass, hardwood floors, and spacious living and family rooms filled with natural light. The thoughtfully designed floor plan includes a private guest suite, creating flexibility for visitors, multigenerational living, or a home office. Solar-heated swimming pool, entertaining deck, and multiple outdoor spaces that embrace the surrounding natural beauty. Additional features include an owned solar electric system, EV charging capability, attached exercise studio/flex space, oversized two-car garage, and circular driveway. Served by award-winning Loma Prieta Elementary, C.T. English Middle, and Los Gatos High, this exceptional property offers the best of California living, peaceful mountain surroundings with convenient access to Silicon Valley and the Santa Cruz coastline.

23502 Skyview TER, Los Gatos

Listed by Tom Correia, 650-823-5441 from The Agency
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$30,000

ML82055525 MLS

OWNER MAY FINNCE Private Beach - Fishing Hole - A Landscape Canvas Discover a rare gem in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains just one minute off Highway 9. This unique riverfront property offers private access to the San Lorenzo River, complete with a secluded beach that is also your very own fishing hole. This is where serenity meets design potential. Whether you're a seasoned landscape architect or a visionary hobbyist, this site is a blank canvas for creating terraced gardens, meditation decks, or patios overlooking the water. There is off the road parking for two cars and additional space for 4 vehicles at the adjacent turnout.

11085 Riverside RD, Brookdale

Listed by Allan Freiberg, (831)345-8776 from David Lyng Real Estate
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$359,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82054990 MLS ⋅ Cabrillo Mobile Home Estates BLDG.

Welcome to 930 Rosedale Ave, an all-age community in the heart of Capitola! This rare opportunity is a well-maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with 896 sq ft of comfortable living space and numerous recent upgrades that enhance convenience and affordability. The kitchen features a gas oven/range, microwave, refrigerator, pantry, exhaust fan, ample counter space, and an adjacent eat-in dining area. The home offers carpet and tile flooring, high ceilings, a walk-in closet, central forced-air gas heating, and an indoor laundry area with a washer and dryer. Both bathrooms include low-flow toilets and showerheads for added water efficiency. Recent improvements include fresh exterior paint, a new roof, new Hardie Board siding and trim, new exterior air vents, updated flexible water and gas service lines, code-compliant water spigots, rerouted internet cable and underground gutter drainage, repaired and painted code-compliant stairs, a repaired carport access door, four new carport awning posts, power-washed exterior surfaces, and three replaced window screens. RARE permitted EV charger! Conveniently located within walking distance of Capitola's beaches, boutique shopping, dining, and local attractions, this move-in-ready home is in the Soquel Union Elementary School District.

930 Rosedale AVE 2, Capitola

Listed by Jesse Lopez, 831-419-4958 from eXp Realty of California Inc
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$1,395,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ ML82055505 MLS

Welcome to 434 Morrissey Blvd., where timeless Santa Cruz charm meets exceptional versatility in the heart of Midtown. Filled with natural light, the 1,372 sq. ft. main home offers a spacious two bedroom, one bathroom floor plan with inviting living and dining areas, plus an expansive family room surrounded by walls of windows overlooking the private gardens. New flooring, interior paint, and appliances make this classic home completely move-in ready. Outside, winding garden paths, private decks, lush landscaping, and charming front and back yards create a peaceful retreat. Parking is available both in front and from the rear alley. Enjoy Midtown's sought-after banana belt climate with easy access to beaches, shopping, dining, parks, and commute routes. Adding outstanding value is a detached two-story 746 sq. ft. structure recognized by the assessor as a second unit. The sellers have begun the process of converting it to a legal ADU. A long-term tenant currently pays $2,130 per month, offering immediate income and exceptional flexibility for future use or continued rental potential. A rare opportunity to enjoy the best of the Santa Cruz lifestyle with built-in upside.

434 Morrissey BLVD, Santa Cruz

Listed by Daniel Oster, 831-252-5000 from Coldwell Banker Realty
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$1,250,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82054479 MLS

Great Single Level * 4 Bedroom * Quietest Location In Highly Desirable Neighborhood * Nice Back Yard * Some Original & Some Updating Through The Years * Move-in Ready or Ready for You To Do Just What You Want * Great Opportunity * Large Formal Living Room with Picture Windows & Grand Fireplace * Combo Kitchen-Dining-Den * Bedroom Wing * AC * Attached Garage w/ Lots of Storage & Washer-Dryer * Patio * Shed * Fantastic Location Near Restaurants, Shopping, Coffee Bars, Movie Theater, and Capitola Village. Best of All ... Just Minutes to the Beach!

1950 Catalina DR, Santa Cruz

Listed by Martha Hughes, 831-345-2249 from Compass
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$1,185,000

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82055489 MLS ⋅ Seascape Resort BLDG.

There is something about Seascape Resort that slows time. The endless ocean, blufftop walking paths, and quiet benches overlooking Monterey Bay invite you to pause, breathe, and take in the ever-changing skies and colors of the coast. It is a sense of calm that is difficult to describe and impossible to forget. This 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath villa features beautiful ocean views from the living room, primary suite, and balconies that are even more impressive in person. The main level offers a kitchen, dining area, living room with fireplace, and half bath. Upstairs are two spacious en-suite bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, each with a king-size bed. Wake each morning to the spectacular ocean view from the primary suite. Enjoy the resort's pools, ocean-view restaurant, direct beach access, and scenic coastal walking paths, or stroll across the street to Seascape Village for dining, shopping, Seascape Foods, The Point Kitchen & Bar, and the Seascape Sports Club with tennis and pickleball. Seascape Resort ownership offers a unique vacation lifestyle with personal use for up to 90 days annually, with the balance of the year professionally managed through the resort's rental program.

509 Seascape Resort DR, Aptos

Listed by Kalena Allard, 831-588-9913 from Sotheby's International Realty
(If provided) CoList: Steve Byrd from Sotheby's International Realty

$1,759,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82055473 MLS

Beautifully maintained & thoughtfully upgraded, spacious 4-bed, 3-bath home w/ a dedicated office offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, & functionality.Tucked away @ the end of a private cul-de-sac in a highly desirable Midtown location, w/ convenient access to HW 1 & 41st Ave., with shopping, restaurants, microbrews, & beautiful beaches just minutes away.Designed everyday living and effortless entertaining, the open-concept living, dining, & gourmet kitchen flow seamlessly together, creating an inviting gathering space for family & friends. The main level features a private office and a full bath, offering flexibility for guests or working from home. A soundproof media room provides the ideal retreat for movie nights, gaming, or music. Quality finishes & thoughtful upgrades are found throughout, including limestone tile flooring, plantation shutters,whole-house surround sound,whole-house attic fan, solar, a water filtration system, & an on-demand water heater. The laundry room includes a utility sink for added convenience.The garage is equipped w/ an electric vehicle charger. Outside, enjoy drought-tolerant,low-maintenance landscaping & an outdoor shower perfect after a day @ the beach.This home combines exceptional amenities,a functional floor plan, & unbeatable location.

3230 Virgil LN, Santa Cruz

Listed by Jacqueline Heath, 408-892-8944 from Jacqueline M Heath, Broker
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$898,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82055462 MLS

Tucked among redwood groves yet beautifully open to the sun, this single-level Bonny Doon retreat pairs forest privacy with warmth on 1.43 acres above Mill Creek. Sunny openings invite gardening and outdoor projects, while leisurely neighborhood walks and nearby trails through the Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve and San Vicente Redwoods make connecting with nature part of daily life. The updated kitchen - with butcher-block counters and a generous island - serves as the social heart of the home, connecting the dining and living areas so cooking and conversation flow together. Wraparound decking extends the experience outdoors for dining, quiet moments beneath the trees or a soak under the stars in the wood-fired hot tub. An infrared sauna, two storage sheds and a long lower driveway add space for relaxation, creative pursuits, cars and oversized vehicles. A little bridge completes the enchanting arrival into your own pocket of redwood calm. Set in coveted lower Bonny Doon, generally above the coastal fog and approximately 10 minutes from scenic Highway 1 and the North Coast beaches, with easy access to Davenport, the Santa Cruz Westside and downtown. Private, peaceful and full of personality, make this soulful property your full-time home, weekend hideaway or creative retreat.

471 Country Estates TER, Santa Cruz

Listed by Brian J. Butler, 831-241-4259 from Monterey Coast Realty
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$1,800,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82030169 MLS

This 3 bed/ 3 bath Los Gatos exclusive is a must see. Over 5 acres of gated serene mountain living near Highway 17 in the coveted Loma Prieta School District. The home has over 2500- sq.ft. of beautifully remodeled space. The vaulted ceilings, sky lights, and huge picture windows capture spectacular daylight on the main floor, making the gourmet kitchen with its stainless steel appliances, gas range, handpainted ceramic backsplash, soap stone counters, and two islands the envy of any home chef. Theres a formal dining room/den with a half bath and a great room with a fireplace and access to the upper deck, where you can take in the sweeping mountain views beneath a pergola. Also on the main floor, a retreat style primary bedroom and a primary bathroom with a standalone soaking tub, dual vanities and a bay window for extra sunlight. On the lower level, youll find the remaining bedrooms, bathroom, storage area and access to the lower deck. Outside, theres an attached 2 car garage, detached office/artist studio, chicken coop, and a 4 car detached garage with a separate driveway perfect for an ADU. There are too many incredible features to list; youll have to see for yourself!

23695 Hutchinson RD, Los Gatos

Listed by Katie Keeler, 831-588-6959 from eXp Realty of California Inc
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$628,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ ML82055434 MLS

Nestled beneath a canopy of majestic redwood trees on a spacious 16,030 square foot lot, this charming home offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and natural beauty. Surrounded by nature, this peaceful retreat provides a sense of escape while remaining just minutes from downtown Boulder Creek, local shops, restaurants, and outdoor recreation. Large picture windows throughout the home invite the outdoors in, filling the living spaces with natural light and peaceful views of the surrounding redwoods. Every room feels warm, welcoming, and connected to its beautiful setting. Step outside to enjoy your morning coffee on the deck, relax beneath the towering trees, or take advantage of the expansive outdoor space. The property offers parking for 8+ vehicles and includes a permitted 16' x 32' Tuff Shed with a sealed concrete floor, ideal for a workshop, art studio, home gym, hobby space, or additional storage. An additional A-frame storage shed provides even more versatility. Thoughtful improvements include a French drain system, whole-house generator, generous storage, excellent cell service, and reliable high-speed internet, making this home as practical as it is inviting.

195 Buena Vista AVE, Boulder Creek

Listed by Sandra Lilly, 831-246-2656 from Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
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$829,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82055404 MLS ⋅ Seaview Ranch BLDG.

Welcome to this beautifully maintained home in the highly sought-after Seaview Ranch community, where comfort, convenience, and natural beauty come together. This thoughtfully designed residence offers three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage, creating an ideal setting for comfortable everyday living. The inviting living room flows effortlessly into the open-concept kitchen, dining area, and family room with a cozy fireplace, this welcoming space is perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying quiet evenings at home. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features a walk-in closet and a private en-suite bathroom, creating a peaceful retreat. Two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom are located just across the hall, offering flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. Outside, the private backyard is shaded by mature trees, providing a serene setting for outdoor dining, entertaining, and relaxing. The attached two-car garage offers ample parking and additional storage. Located near scenic walking trails, neighborhood parks, and community pathways, this home is just minutes from many conveniences. Quick access to Highway 1, commuting is easy while still enjoying the charm and tranquility of one of Watsonville's desirable neighborhoods.

43 Vista Verde CIR, Watsonville

Listed by Peggy O'Connor, 831-345-2099 from Flat Rate Realty
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