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listing_id: ML81979606
status: Closed
price: 1550000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1260
sqft_lot: 7187
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1974
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "226 Merced Ave"
city: Santa Cruz
state: CA
zip: 95060
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 36.952467
lng: -122.048665
days_on_market: 595
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Debra Wallace"
list_office: "Karon Properties"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 325-9948"
list_agent_license: 01355665
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-02
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95060 | 226 Merced Ave

226 Merced Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

MLS: ML81979606 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,550,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,260 7,187 1974

Remarks

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!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81979606
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Slab

Parking, School, and Other Information

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

Contact Information

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 Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Bay View Elementary School public K-5 1.03 mi 8
Santa Cruz High School public 9-12 1.58 mi 10
Mission Hill Middle School public 6-8 1.66 mi 9
Westlake Elementary School public K-5 1.81 mi 9
Santa Cruz County Special Education School public K-12 2.51 mi N/A
Santa Cruz County Community School public 7-12 2.51 mi 4
Santa Cruz County Rop School public 10-12 2.51 mi N/A
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School public K-5 2.73 mi 9
Ark Independent Studies School public 6-12 2.73 mi 4
Alternative Family Education School public K-12 2.73 mi 8
Costanoa Continuation High School public 9-12 2.73 mi 2
Gault Elementary School public K-5 2.80 mi 5
Branciforte Middle School public 6-8 3.07 mi 9
Shoreline Middle School public 6-8 3.59 mi 7
Del Mar Elementary School public K-5 3.64 mi 4
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 3.77 mi N/A
Harbor High School public 9-12 3.89 mi 7
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 3.93 mi 8
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 4.00 mi 6
Live Oak Elementary School public K-5 4.04 mi 5

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 02, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Debra Wallace, (831) 325-9948.