Home | Santa Cruz County | Aptos | 95003 | 254 Center Ave
MLS: ML81983884 | Status: | Price: $1,300,000
Beds/Baths: – / –
Property Type: Land
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | – | 0.459 | – |
Commercial zoned 19,754 sq. ft. vacant lot has great possibilities. Live/Work at the beach in the Seacliff/Aptos neighborhood. Sitting above Seacliff State Beach with easy beach access. The County approves 75% residential (or more), 25% commercial. (buyer to verify all). Included drawings (not blueprints) are plans for 3 residential units on second and third floor with ocean views, awesome sunsets, and a real beach vibe community. A street level commercial space (or more) perfect for locals and visitors to visit your restaurant, retail or other conforming neighborhood business. Photos 9 is 2nd floor, 10 3rd floor, 11 4th floor looking toward Monterey Bay/Pacific Ocean. Manuel's, Pizza My Heart, The Mediterranean, Casa Rossy restaurants across the street and Marianne's Ice Cream 3 doors down, and "Sno White Diner" one block away. Once you visit the location and become familiar with the neighborhood and realize the potential, your imagination might take over. Highest and best use might be 1-4 commercial units ground floor and multiple rental units floors 2,3 & possibly 4. Building height today county states 35'-40' buyer to verify all.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML81983884 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Elementary District | Pajaro Valley Unified |
| High School District | Pajaro Valley Unified |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | C-1 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Development Status | Unimproved Land |
| Existing Structures | Sheds |
| Fencing | CompletePerimeter |
| Lot Description | Grade - Level, Surveyed |
| Present Use | Bare Land |
| Utilities | Gas - Available at Street, Public Utilities, Public Utilities, Water - Public |
Paul Zech
Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 01965059
Phone: (831) 247-3007
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar Vista Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.82 mi | 6 |
| Valencia Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.99 mi | 8 |
| Aptos Junior High School | public | 7-8 | 1.55 mi | 5 |
| New Brighton Middle School | public | 6-8 | 2.03 mi | 7 |
| Rio Del Mar Elementary School | public | K-6 | 2.18 mi | 9 |
| Main Street Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.57 mi | 7 |
| Soquel Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.61 mi | 6 |
| Aptos High School | public | 9-12 | 2.73 mi | 8 |
| Soquel High School | public | 9-12 | 2.90 mi | 9 |
| Live Oak Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.85 mi | 5 |
| Del Mar Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.09 mi | 4 |
| Mountain Elementary School | public | K-6 | 4.11 mi | 9 |
| Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.13 mi | 7 |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center | public | K-8 | 4.15 mi | 8 |
| Special Education Preschool | public | UG | 4.15 mi | N/A |
| Shoreline Middle School | public | 6-8 | 4.16 mi | 7 |
| Green Acres Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.22 mi | 6 |
| Harbor High School | public | 9-12 | 4.53 mi | 7 |
| Santa Cruz Adult | public | UG | 4.73 mi | N/A |
| De Laveaga Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.79 mi | 8 |
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