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Shawn Bengtson

Office Broker - DRE 01236964

  • Office 760-805-7199
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1430 Merrill Street, Santa Cruz – $1,975,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 1,630 Sqft
  • .45 Acres
  • 225 DOM
  • 3 Beds
  • 1,630 Sqft
  • .45 Acres
  • 225 DOM

1430 Merrill Street

RARE OPPORTUNITY: Walk to Black's Beach Three fixer-upper detached 1BR/1BA homes on approximately 20,000 SF high-density multifamily development site in the heart of Live Oak's coveted East Cliff Village neighborhood. This exceptional property combines coastal living with unparalleled walkability, offering multiple development paths in one of California's most desirable beach communities. Development Potential: - Zoning: R-UH/RM-2.5 (General Plan/Zoning) - Conforming Density: Up to 19 units (14 base units + 5 density bonus units) - Current Structures: 3 single-family homes, in disrepair Development Options: 1. Full Redevelopment: Build up to 19 multifamily units on this premium coastal site 2. Partial Development: Add approximately 6 additional units while preserving existing structures 3. Single-Family Luxury: Rebuild existing homes for maximum privacy and outdoor space In a market starved for new housing, this site offers the rare combination of premium coastal location, exceptional walkability, and meaningful development scale. Additional Information: - Topographical survey available Please download and review Offering Memorandum. Buyer is responsible for verifying all development potential, density calculations, and project feasibility with local planning authorities.

Essential Information

  • MLS® #ML82017110
  • Price$1,975,000
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms0.00
  • Square Footage1,630
  • Acres0.45
  • Year Built1927
  • TypeResidential Income
  • Sub-TypeTriplex
  • StatusActive

Community Information

  • Address1430 Merrill Street
  • Area699 - Not Defined
  • CitySanta Cruz
  • CountySanta Cruz
  • Zip Code95062

Amenities

  • UtilitiesOther
  • Parking Spaces19
  • ParkingOff Street
  • GaragesOff Street

Interior

  • HeatingElectric
  • CoolingNone

Exterior

  • RoofComposition

School Information

  • DistrictOther

Additional Information

  • Date ListedAugust 6th, 2025
  • Days on Market225
  • ZoningRM-2.5

Listing Details

  • AgentTroy Hinds
  • OfficeDavid Lyng Real Estate
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Price Change History for 1430 Merrill Street, Santa Cruz, (MLS® #ML82017110)

Date Details Change
Price Reduced from $1,995,000 to $1,975,000 $20,000 (1.00%)
Price Reduced from $2,495,000 to $1,995,000 $500,000 (20.04%)
Price Reduced from $2,729,000 to $2,495,000 $234,000 (8.57%)

Troy Hinds, David Lyng Real Estate.

Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of March 19th, 2026 at 1:35pm PDT. This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. Display of MLS data is usually deemed reliable but is NOT guaranteed accurate by the MLS. Buyers are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information and should investigate the data themselves or retain appropriate professionals. Information from sources other than the Listing Agent may have been included in the MLS data. Unless otherwise specified in writing, Broker/Agent has not and will not verify any information obtained from other sources. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have been the Listing and/or Selling Agent.