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520 Ocean View Avenue
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty, Paul Cuccia, Listing Contact: 831-818-2375
Sold

520 Ocean View Avenue

520 Ocean View AVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

$2,300,000
Welcome to the heart of Santa Cruz, a rare offering featuring two well developed homes plus a third detached Artist Studio on a landscaped 8,400 sq ft parcel. Located on a quiet, well-established street, this property blends coastal charm, thoughtful design, and exceptional versatility. Primary residence showcases vintage mid-century character with a sophisticated remodel. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features wood floors, a gas fireplace, skylights, and ideal western exposure. Chefs kitchen includes a Wolf gas range, designer lighting, and custom finishes. Seamless indoor-outdoor living with a wood deck, spa, and sauna perfect after a day at the nearby ocean. Detached 1-bedroom, 1-bath cottage offers polished concrete floors, vaulted beamed ceilings, a wood stove, and a private entrance ideal for guests. A third freestanding structure of approx. 520sf provides additional flexibility for storage, studio use, or potential development. Surrounded by permaculture gardens, mature fruit trees, tropical landscaping, and raised beds. West-facing orientation brings ocean breezes and great natural light. Both homes are single-level for ease and accessibility. Minutes to beaches, amenities, and top-rated schools, this unique multi-unit property captures the best of the Santa Cruz lifestyle.

3
beds

2
baths

2,043 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA

8,407 Sq.Ft. lot

Caroll Basile

Caroll Basile

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • total bedrooms3
  • Total bathrooms2
  • full bathrooms2
  • Fireplace Family Room, Gas Burning, Insert, Living Room
  • APPLIANCES Oven Gas, Oven Range Gas, Refrigerator, Washer Dryer
  • other interior Features High Ceiling, One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling, Wet Bar, Open Beam Ceiling

Area & Lot

  • Status Sold
  • Date Sold June 2, 2026
  • Living Area2,043 Sq.Ft.
  • Total Area2,043 Sq.Ft.
  • Lot Area8,407 Sq.Ft.
  • MLS® IDML82045615
  • TypeResidential
  • YEAR BUILT1943
  • NeighborhoodSanta Cruz
  • Architecture StylesBungalow, Craftsman, Modern High Tech, Ranch, Traditional
  • Elementary SchoolGaultElementary
  • High SchoolSantaCruzHigh
  • School DistrictSantaCruzCityHigh

Exterior

  • STORIES1
  • water SourcePublic
  • utilitiesPublic Utilities, Water Public
  • roofComposition, Shingle
  • lot featuresGrade Level
  • parkingOff_Street Parking
  • HEAT TYPEElectric, Radiant
  • AIR CONDITIONINGCeiling Fan
  • SubstructureConcrete Perimeterand Slab

Financial

  • Sales Price$2,300,000
  • Zoning R
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