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listing_id: ML82023608
status: Closed
price: 1210000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1415
sqft_lot: 6621
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1987
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "3503 Dover Dr"
city: Santa Cruz
state: CA
zip: 95065
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 36.992512
lng: -121.97253
days_on_market: 223
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Brezsny Associates"
list_office: "Christie's International Real Estate Sereno"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 291-5988"
list_agent_license: 70010105
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95065 | 3503 Dover Dr

3503 Dover Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

MLS: ML82023608 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,210,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,415 6,621 1987

Remarks

Tucked into a peaceful & desirable Santa Cruz neighborhood this beautifully updated home combines modern upgrades with relaxed coastal charm. Thoughtful improvements include a gorgeous wraparound hardwood deck, fresh landscaping, reverse osmosis drinking water, a versatile detached studio, ideal for remote work, guests, or creative pursuits. The backyard feels like a private retreat blending tropical and southwest inspired design. Mature fruit trees lime, pomelo, pink variegated lemon, satsuma, & peach offer seasonal harvests and a vibrant backdrop for outdoor living. Inside, soaring ceilings, newly plastered walls, refinished hardwood floors, & updated kitchen appliances create a bright and inviting space filled with natural light. A leased solar system supports eco-conscious living, while the open layout offers seamless flow for both everyday comfort and entertaining. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac easy access to Highway 1, just 10 minutes from the beach and part of the Santa Cruz Gardens school community. Local markets, restaurants, and Santa Cruz favorites are only minutes away. Whether hosting on the deck, tending the garden, or exploring the many nearby parks, this property delivers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and the quintessential Santa Cruz lifestyle.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82023608
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Walk-in Closet
Bathrooms Shower and Tub, Showers over Tubs - 2+, Primary - Oversized Tub, Oversized Tub
Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Other, Pantry
Appliances Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Other, Oven - Electric, Oven Range - Electric
Dining Room Dining Area
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Family Room, Gas Burning
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Laundry In Garage
Cooling None
Heating Fireplace, Forced Air, Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier, Raised, Concrete Perimeter and Slab

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Parking Area, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Soquel Union Elementary
High School District Santa Cruz City High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
HOA Fee $0
Zoning R-1-5

Contact Information

Brezsny Associates
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
License #: 02060108
Phone: (831) 291-5988

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Soquel High School public 9-12 0.71 mi 9
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School public K-5 0.77 mi 7
Ocean Alternative Education Center public K-8 0.95 mi 8
Special Education Preschool public UG 0.95 mi N/A
Soquel Elementary School public K-5 0.99 mi 6
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 1.04 mi 6
Main Street Elementary School public K-5 1.10 mi 7
Harbor High School public 9-12 1.18 mi 7
Live Oak Elementary School public K-5 1.28 mi 5
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 1.30 mi 8
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 1.34 mi N/A
New Brighton Middle School public 6-8 1.66 mi 7
Shoreline Middle School public 6-8 1.88 mi 7
Del Mar Elementary School public K-5 1.99 mi 4
Branciforte Middle School public 6-8 2.11 mi 9
Gault Elementary School public K-5 2.25 mi 5
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School public K-5 2.43 mi 9
Ark Independent Studies School public 6-12 2.43 mi 4
Alternative Family Education School public K-12 2.43 mi 8
Costanoa Continuation High School public 9-12 2.43 mi 2

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Brezsny Associates, (831) 291-5988.