Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95060 | 226 Merced Ave
MLS: ML81979606 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,550,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1,260 | 7,187 | 1974 |
Westside beach house just 1-1/2 blocks from the ocean! With a new roof, fresh interior and exterior paint, updated vinyl flooring in the kitchen and bathrooms, this move-in ready home sits on a quiet cul-de-sac, just a short stroll to West Cliff Drive. Its within walking or biking distance of Natural Bridges State Beach, Derby Park, markets, bakeries, restaurants, the farmers market, and mountain biking/hiking trails, including a path to Wilder Ranch. The light-filled home features a spacious living room with laminate floors and a fireplace, flowing into a dining area and bonus space. The functional galley kitchen opens to a backyard via a sliding glass door, perfect for gardening or outdoor activities. The primary suite is generously sized with a bath that includes a stall shower. Two additional bedrooms and a hall bath with a shower over the tub offer ample space. The oversized two-car garage includes a laundry area. If you have been looking for a beach house to make your own, this one is for you!
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML81979606 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Primary Suite/Retreat |
| Bathrooms | Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Tile |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Oven Range, Washer/Dryer |
| Dining Room | Dining Area |
| Family Room | No Family Room |
| Fireplace | Living Room |
| Flooring | Laminate, Vinyl/Linoleum |
| Laundry | In Garage |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Central Forced Air - Gas |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Foundation | Slab |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
| High School District | Santa Cruz City High |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | R1 |
| Listing Agent | Co-Listing Agent |
|---|---|
| Debra Wallace | Neal Langholz |
| Karon Properties | Karon Properties |
| License #: 01355665 | License #: 00933904 |
| Phone: (831) 325-9948 | Phone: (831) 818-4822 |
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
©2026 MLSListings Inc. All rights reserved. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Information provided is for personal, non-commercial use by the viewer and may not be redistributed without explicit authorization from MLSListings Inc.
Presently MLSListings.com displays Active, Contingent, Pending, and Recently Sold listings. Recently Sold listings are properties which were sold within the last three years. After that period listings are no longer displayed in MLSListings.com. Pending listings are properties under contract and no longer available for sale. Contingent listings are properties where there is an accepted offer, and seller may be seeking back-up offers. Active listings are available for sale.
This listing information is up-to-date as of February 02, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Debra Wallace, (831) 325-9948.