Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95062 | 916 Melrose Ave
MLS: ML82024490 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,455,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 2
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 1,229 | 5,140 | 1938 |
Welcome to 916 Melrose Avenue in Santa Cruz, a beautifully updated 2 Bed & 2 Bath home offering 1,229 sq ft of living space on a 5,140 sq ft lot in the highly desirable Banana Belt neighborhood. Thoughtfully remodeled, featuring a new roof, siding, paint, furnace/ducting, Milgard dual-pane windows, and a NEM2.0 4.345kW solar system with Tesla charger. Inside, refinished white oak hardwood floors and West Elm lighting set a modern tone. The living room boasts a wood-burning fireplace, while the kitchen impresses with quartz counters, farmhouse sink, walk-in pantry, and premium Samsung/GE appliances. Both bathrooms were fully remodeled in 2024 with marble tile, new vanities, and custom showers. The primary suite opens directly to the backyard, where Trex decking, a gazebo lounge with built-in heater, and lush landscaping with smart irrigation create an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining. The attached garage offers excellent storage with built-in cabinets, a loft, GE washer/dryer, and a Navien tankless water heater. Located less than 2 miles from Seabright and Twin Lakes beaches, near Arana Gulch trails, shops, and walking distance to top schools, this turnkey home delivers the best of Santa Cruz living.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML82024490 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor |
| Bathrooms | Double Sinks, Shower over Tub - 1, Tile, Full on Ground Floor |
| Kitchen | Pantry |
| Appliances | Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator |
| Dining Room | Formal Dining Room |
| Family Room | Separate Family Room |
| Fireplace | Living Room, Wood Burning |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Tile |
| Laundry | In Garage |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Central Forced Air - Gas |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 1 Car(s) |
| High School District | Santa Cruz City High |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| E.V. Hookup | Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts) |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | R1 |
| Listing Agent | Co-Listing Agent |
|---|---|
| Erfan Modir | Bobby Chiorean |
| Intero Real Estate Services | Intero Real Estate Services |
| License #: 02046187 | License #: 02124593 |
| Phone: (408) 772-1275 | Phone: (408) 506-6031 |
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