222 2nd Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

About this single-family home

This one is CUTE! Take a step back in time and be charmed by this turn-of-the-century beach cottage, full of nostalgia and character. Just down the street from the best beach in Santa Cruz, enjoy sandy summer days from sunrise to sunset right at your doorstep, with the sound of the waves and ocean breeze setting the tone for everyday living. With ready-to-submit plans available for your future dream home, you can enjoy the best of both worlds: restore the existing cottage or break ground right away. Whether you envision a modern coastal retreat or preserving its vintage charm, the possibilities here are truly special. With options abound, choose the lifestyle that works for you. Located just moments from the restaurants and conveniences of the Seabright neighborhood, and around the corner from the Santa Cruz Yacht Club and Small Craft Harbor, this is the ultimate setting to live the Santa Cruz dream every day, with easy access to dining, recreation, and the vibrant coastal lifestyle that makes this area so sought after.

Listing description from the April 2026 sale, as reported to CRMLS.

Sale history

$1,300,000

Sold April 2026 · listed $1,335,000, orig. $1,483,000, on market March 2026 · MLS #ML82039182 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Sam Bird-Robinson · Listing Office: Compass · Contact: 831-708-1663 · Bought with: Teresa Lee · eXp Realty of California Inc

$1,270,000

Sold January 2025 · listed $1,299,000, on market December 2024 · MLS #ML81988062 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Celeste Faraola Perie · Listing Office: Schooner Realty · Contact: 831-425-1515 · Bought with: Gayle Topping · Revest Homes, Inc.

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