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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
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,630 Sqft
  • .45 Acres
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,630 Sqft
  • .45 Acres

1430 Merrill Street

Hello, I'm a special property with three charming cottages on an extraordinary half-acre in coastal Live Oak. My three 1BR/1BA homes need love, but what I lack in polish, I make up for in pure potential and a walkable location that offers privacy and design flexibility with mature trees, morning light and ocean breezes on my nearly 20,000 SF level lot. Imagine waking up just a 5-minute stroll from Black's Beach with Live Oak Farmers Market at your doorstep (3 min) and morning coffee at Bodega del Lago (4 min). Maybe you'll create a family compound, design your dream beach estate with a pool and gardens, or build a surf-centric community where multiple families can share this coastal paradise and catch waves at Pleasure Point. I'm zoned for possibilities (RM-2.5) with flexible development standards (3-stories). Your options: 1) leverage SB684 for up to 6 detached single-family homes on separate parcels, 2) use Density Bonus for up to 19 multifamily units (14 base + 5 bonus), 3) create your single dream home with incredible outdoor living or beach houses for extended family and rental income - your vision can become reality. Properties like me in walkable East Cliff Village don't come along often. Come visit. Walk to the beach. Imagine possibilities. Create your coastal legacy.

Essential Information

  • MLS® #ML82025094
  • Price$1,975,000
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms3.00
  • Full Baths3
  • Square Footage1,630
  • Acres0.45
  • Year Built1927
  • TypeResidential
  • Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
  • 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 ListedOctober 16th, 2025
  • Days on Market96
  • 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® #ML82025094)

Date Details Change
Price Reduced from $1,995,000 to $1,975,000 $20,000 (1.00%)

Troy Hinds, David Lyng Real Estate.

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