526 S Branciforte AVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

$1,780,000
4
BD
3
BA
1,794
SqFt

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Listed by Brezsny Associates, 831-588-8485 from Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
(If provided) CoList: from

Sold listing courtesy of Alex Villasenor from CCCOLD02

Sold Price
$1,780,000
List Price
$1,849,000
Closing Date
Dec 22, 2025
MLS#
ML82026812
Status
SOLD
Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Partial Bathrooms
1
Sqft. of Residence
1,794
Lot Size
5,271
Listing Area
East Santa Cruz
Year Built
1923

Property Description

A new unicorn sighting in MidTown! The rarest of opportunities nestled in the perfect Eastside/Seabright location, w/an off the charts walk score, desirable banana belt weather, multi-gen lifestyle options & an artful blend of old & new w/2 detached homes that have been lovingly renovated. A 1920s single level, 2br, 1ba original craftsman bungalow w/all the soulful vintage touches preserved, recently updated w/new kitchen, bath, refinished fir floors, new roof, interior/exterior paint. Sunny enclosed front sitting porch, period built-ins, trim & molding, vintage rolled glass windows & modern lighting. PLUS a stunning, new custom 2br, 1.5ba home w/its own soulful contemporary feel that has a soaring loft style design w/dynamic architectural lines & 22' ceilings. Open kitchen/living, bar seating, quartz counters, tile backsplash, custom cabinets, wide plank LVP floors, AC Mini-split system, floating stairs, designer italian tile & 1 car garage. Don't miss the detached bonus studio room perfect for office or workout/art space! Private, quiet urban garden ambiance, w/low maintenance landscaping. MidTown amenities, Shoppers Corner, Buttery, Whole Foods, Beach & Downtown are all just a hop, skip & a short bike ride away. Easy on/off for over the hill commute. This one is special.

Additional Information

Acres
0.12
Age
102
Amenities
Vaulted Ceiling
Bathroom Features
Full on Ground Floor, Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath
Bedroom Description
Ground Floor Bedroom
Cooling System
Other
Family Room
Kitchen / Family Room Combo
Fence
Fenced Back
Floor Covering
Laminate, Tile, Wood, Other
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Garage Parking
Attached Garage, Carport, On Street, Tandem Parking
Heating System
Wall Furnace, Other
Laundry Facilities
Inside
Living Area
1,794
Lot Size
5,271
Neighborhood
East Santa Cruz
Other Rooms
Artist Studio, Bonus / Hobby Room, Mud Room
Other Utilities
Public Utilities
Roof
Composition
Sewer
Sewer - Public
Unincorporated Yn
Yes
Zoning
R1

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