712 California Street

• Sat Jul 19, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  This is a really sweet Craftsman home in a neighborhood of historic homes, close to downtown Santa Cruz. Originally built in the 1930s, this home has been updated and made bigger. You will be impressed by the details and the house just keeps getting better, as you walk through it. Relaxing backyard with a hot tub!

• Sun Jul 20, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  This is a really sweet Craftsman home in a neighborhood of historic homes, close to downtown Santa Cruz. Originally built in the 1930s, this home has been updated and made bigger. You will be impressed by the details and the house just keeps getting better, as you walk through it. Relaxing backyard with a hot tub!

Charming. Darling. Handsome. Take your pick! This delightful home on California Street is ready to win your heart. Show off your California pride and make it yours! Originally built in 1933, this thoughtfully updated Craftsman blends timeless character with modern comfort in one of Santa Cruz's nicest neighborhoods. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and approx 1,759 square feet of living space, the home offers a warm, inviting layout with seamless indoor-outdoor flow perfect for relaxing and entertaining. A cheerful blue door, bright bougainvillea, and raised garden beds welcome you to the classic front porch. This home retains its classic soul while benefiting from a tasteful modern expansion. The family room opens up through French doors to a private, inviting backyard oasis. A big bonus is the ~400sqft, finished attic, tall enough to walk through and brimming with potential. Whether you envision a creative studio, home office, guest retreat, or extra storage, the possibilities are endless. Close to Santa Cruz High and a short stroll to downtowns shops, restaurants, and markets, this home offers the perfect blend of charm, convenience, and versatility. Updated, full of personality, and a great location: this is Santa Cruz living at its finest.

Days on Market

2 days

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$1,749,000

List Price

$1,749,000

On Market Date

Jul 16, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Home

Area

43 - West Santa Cruz

Zip Code

95060

MLS ID

ML82014458

APN

006-492-04

Year Built

1933

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Unavailable

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

3

Bath

2

Primary - Stall Shower(s), Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath

Parking

1

Attached Garage

SQ FT

1,759

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

5,009.0

Lot Acres

0.114991 Acres

Pool Info

Spa / Hot Tub

Kitchen

Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Concrete, Countertop - Stone, Oven Range - Gas

Cooling

None

Dining Room

Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room

Disclosures

Natural Hazard Disclosure

Family Room

Separate Family Room

Flooring

Hardwood, Tile, Wood, Other

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Slab

Fire Place

Family Room, Wood Burning, Wood Stove

Heating

Central Forced Air - Gas, Radiant Floors, Stove - Wood

Laundry

Electricity Hookup (220V), Gas Hookup, In Utility Room, Inside, Washer / Dryer

Views

Neighborhood

Architectural Style

Craftsman

Fee

Unavailable

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