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listing_id: ML81923460
status: Closed
price: 1485000
beds: 3
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1444
sqft_lot: 6055
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1920
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "517 Olive St"
city: Santa Cruz
state: CA
zip: 95060
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 36.967714
lng: -122.046035
days_on_market: 1105
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "Stephen Husted"
list_office: "Rainmaker Real Estate"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 893-0524"
list_agent_license: 01796583
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-31
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95060 | 517 Olive St

517 Olive St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

MLS: ML81923460 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,485,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Bath Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 1 1,444 6,055 1920

Remarks

This stunning Mediterranean-style home in a sought-after West Side neighborhood has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and an attached 1 bedroom and 1 bath studio. The open floor plan boasts beautiful archways, hardwood floors,updated kitchen, a cozy fireplace, and natural light. Recently updated with new carpets, and a separate laundry room. Additionally, the roof is brand new. The backyard is spacious for gardening and outdoor entertaining, plus a detached 1.5-car garage and ample street parking. Ideal for families in the Westlake School District, commuters with easy access to highways, and walking distance to beaches, Wilder Ranch, Swift St. Court Yard, West Cliff, and downtown. This vintage yet modern home is a must-see for a comfortable and convenient lifestyle in Westside !

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81923460
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Shower over Tub - 1, Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen Countertop - Tile, Exhaust Fan
Appliances Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas
Dining Room Breakfast Nook, Dining Area
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Family Room, Insert, Wood Burning
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Laundry Hookup - Gas Dryer, Inside
Cooling Ceiling Fan
Heating Fireplace, Wall Furnace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Other
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Style Mediterranean

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, On Street, Garage: 1 Car(s)
High School District Santa Cruz City High
E.V. Hookup Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)
Water Public
Zoning R/1

Contact Information

Stephen Husted
Rainmaker Real Estate
License #: 01796583
Phone: (408) 893-0524

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Bay View Elementary School public K-5 0.37 mi 8
Mission Hill Middle School public 6-8 0.73 mi 9
Westlake Elementary School public K-5 0.77 mi 9
Santa Cruz High School public 9-12 0.80 mi 10
Santa Cruz County Special Education School public K-12 1.45 mi N/A
Santa Cruz County Community School public 7-12 1.45 mi 4
Santa Cruz County Rop School public 10-12 1.45 mi N/A
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School public K-5 1.98 mi 9
Ark Independent Studies School public 6-12 1.98 mi 4
Alternative Family Education School public K-12 1.98 mi 8
Costanoa Continuation High School public 9-12 1.98 mi 2
Gault Elementary School public K-5 2.19 mi 5
Branciforte Middle School public 6-8 2.31 mi 9
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 3.08 mi N/A
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 3.19 mi 8
Harbor High School public 9-12 3.23 mi 7
Shoreline Middle School public 6-8 3.29 mi 7
Del Mar Elementary School public K-5 3.38 mi 4
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 3.41 mi 6
Brook Knoll Elementary School public K-5 3.49 mi 7

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 31, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Stephen Husted, (408) 893-0524.