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listing_id: ML81984738
status: Closed
price: 1325000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1128
sqft_lot: 4530
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1959
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "2720 Placer St"
city: Santa Cruz
state: CA
zip: 95062
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 36.959815
lng: -121.976329
days_on_market: 546
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Jessica L. Wallace"
list_office: "Coldwell Banker Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 419-9345"
list_agent_license: 01455690
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95062 | 2720 Placer St

2720 Placer St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

MLS: ML81984738 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,325,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,128 4,530 1959

Remarks

Charming single level home in one of the best neighborhoods in Santa Cruz! Incredible opportunity to own this property that is just moments from favorite local beaches and surf spots. The living room has vaulted ceilings and lots of light and the hardwood floors are newly refinished throughout. The private & sunny backyard has several places to garden & enjoy the outdoors plus a custom-built detached storage building. Additional highlights include a tankless hot water heater, many double-pane windows, some updated light fixtures, and fresh interior paint. Located on a quiet street, this home offers both tranquility and easy access to all that Santa Cruz has to offer.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81984738
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom
Bathrooms Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower, Full on Ground Floor
Appliances Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Dining Area in Living Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood
Laundry Inside
Cooling None
Heating Wall Furnace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Off-Street Parking, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Live Oak Elementary
High School District Santa Cruz City High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R-1-5-PP

Contact Information

Jessica L. Wallace
Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 01455690
Phone: (831) 419-9345

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Del Mar Elementary School public K-5 0.61 mi 4
Shoreline Middle School public 6-8 0.78 mi 7
Live Oak Elementary School public K-5 1.11 mi 5
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 1.73 mi 6
Ocean Alternative Education Center public K-8 1.74 mi 8
Special Education Preschool public UG 1.74 mi N/A
Harbor High School public 9-12 2.03 mi 7
New Brighton Middle School public 6-8 2.04 mi 7
Soquel Elementary School public K-5 2.08 mi 6
Gault Elementary School public K-5 2.10 mi 5
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 2.17 mi N/A
Soquel High School public 9-12 2.39 mi 9
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 2.40 mi 8
Branciforte Middle School public 6-8 2.45 mi 9
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School public K-5 2.53 mi 9
Ark Independent Studies School public 6-12 2.53 mi 4
Alternative Family Education School public K-12 2.53 mi 8
Costanoa Continuation High School public 9-12 2.53 mi 2
Main Street Elementary School public K-5 2.60 mi 7
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School public K-5 2.98 mi 7

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Jessica L. Wallace, (831) 419-9345.