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listing_id: ML82024833
status: Closed
price: 8336250
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 2
sqft_living: 3394
sqft_lot: 32801
lot_acres: 0.753
year_built: 1960
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "22780 E Cliff Dr"
city: Santa Cruz
state: CA
zip: 95062
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 36.956831
lng: -121.978807
days_on_market: 188
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Eli Karon"
list_office: "Karon Properties"
list_agent_phone: "(310) 701-4779"
list_agent_license: 01732369
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95062 | 22780 E Cliff Dr

22780 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

MLS: ML82024833 | Status: Sold | Price: $8,336,250
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2 /2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
3 2 /2 3,394 0.753 1960

Remarks

Welcome to 22780 E Cliff Dr., an oceanfront oasis with endless potential on an iconic stretch of coastline! Wake up to the sound of waves and panoramic ocean views from every bedroom in this rare coastal gem. Sited on a sprawling 32,801 sqft lot, this 3,394 sqft oceanfront home offers tremendous privacy, solid craftsmanship, and endless potential to create your dream retreat. With the Pacific as your backyard, you'll never tire of nature's endless beauty. Thoughtfully built and well-maintained, the home features strong bones and a timeless layout, awaiting your personal touch or modern updates. The oversized detached garage includes a spacious workshop ideal for hobbyists, storage, or a potential ADU conversion. With abundant off-street parking and room to grow, the property is perfect for those seeking a full-time residence or a coastal getaway home. Whether you're savoring sunsets from the deck, entertaining with the ocean as your backdrop, or exploring the potential for expansion, this is coastal living at its finest. Properties like this don't come along often...seize this rare opportunity to make it yours!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82024833
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor
Kitchen Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Island with Sink
Appliances Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Freezer, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Dining Area
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Living Room
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Laundry Inside
Cooling None
Heating Other

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition, Shingle
Foundation Raised, Other

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Live Oak Elementary
High School District Santa Cruz City High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning RM-5-PP

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Eli Karon Sarah Blanchard
Karon Properties Sotheby's Intl Rlty
License #: 01732369 License #: 01424933
Phone: (310) 701-4779 Phone: (310) 849-9809

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Del Mar Elementary School public K-5 0.69 mi 4
Shoreline Middle School public 6-8 0.86 mi 7
Live Oak Elementary School public K-5 1.29 mi 5
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 1.89 mi 6
Ocean Alternative Education Center public K-8 1.90 mi 8
Special Education Preschool public UG 1.90 mi N/A
Gault Elementary School public K-5 2.12 mi 5
Harbor High School public 9-12 2.17 mi 7
New Brighton Middle School public 6-8 2.28 mi 7
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 2.30 mi N/A
Soquel Elementary School public K-5 2.33 mi 6
Branciforte Middle School public 6-8 2.50 mi 9
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 2.53 mi 8
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School public K-5 2.54 mi 9
Ark Independent Studies School public 6-12 2.54 mi 4
Alternative Family Education School public K-12 2.54 mi 8
Costanoa Continuation High School public 9-12 2.54 mi 2
Soquel High School public 9-12 2.63 mi 9
Main Street Elementary School public K-5 2.85 mi 7
Santa Cruz High School public 9-12 3.11 mi 10

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Eli Karon, (310) 701-4779.