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listing_id: ML82036124
status: ActiveUnderContract
price: 1399000
beds: 4
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1902
sqft_lot: 7971
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1975
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1245 Harper St"
city: Santa Cruz
state: CA
zip: 95062
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 36.974835
lng: -121.98736
days_on_market: 23
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Chuck Vargas"
list_office: "Windermere Valley Properties"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 309-6407"
list_agent_license: 00989770
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-04-20
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95062 | 1245 Harper St

1245 Harper St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

MLS: ML82036124 | Status: Contingent | Price: $1,399,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 3 1,902 7,971 1975

Remarks

Welcome to 1245 Harper Street. a versatile Santa Cruz property offering flexible living, convenience and connection to local history. Ideally located minutes to Hwy 1 and close to beaches, coastal access, and the vibrant Seabright area, this Eastside home delivers both accessibility and lifestyle. Set directly across from a neighborhood park, (land originally donated by the family who owns this property) this home carries a rare sense of legacy and community. The main home features a functional and flexible floor plan with multiple living areas, including a bright living room and a separate family room with a fireplace and large sliding door out to a covered patio. Downstairs bedrooms and baths offer convenience, while the spacious upstairs primary suite includes additional rooms ideal for a home office, nursery, or creative space. A detached ADU-style unit adds exceptional flexibility, complete with its own living area, kitchenette, bedroom, and full bath, ideal for family, guests, or adaptable use. Outdoor living is designed for enjoyment, with a covered patio perfect for dining, entertainment, and year-round use. The property also features citrus trees, garden beds, two storage sheds, & generous off-street parking. Additionally, home has solar for energy efficiency.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82036124
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower - 2+, Tile, Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen Countertop - Granite, Exhaust Fan
Appliances Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Double
Dining Room Eat in Kitchen
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Family Room
Flooring Hardwood, Laminate
Laundry In Garage
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Live Oak Elementary
High School District Santa Cruz City Elementary
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R-1-6

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Chuck Vargas Mary Vargas
Windermere Valley Properties Windermere Valley Properties
License #: 00989770 License #: 01229005
Phone: (408) 309-6407 Phone: (408) 781-6600

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Live Oak Elementary School public K-5 0.34 mi 5
Shoreline Middle School public 6-8 0.50 mi 7
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 0.58 mi 6
Ocean Alternative Education Center public K-8 0.63 mi 8
Special Education Preschool public UG 0.63 mi N/A
Del Mar Elementary School public K-5 0.66 mi 4
Harbor High School public 9-12 0.84 mi 7
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 0.97 mi N/A
Gault Elementary School public K-5 1.15 mi 5
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 1.20 mi 8
Branciforte Middle School public 6-8 1.35 mi 9
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School public K-5 1.52 mi 9
Ark Independent Studies School public 6-12 1.52 mi 4
Alternative Family Education School public K-12 1.52 mi 8
Costanoa Continuation High School public 9-12 1.52 mi 2
Soquel Elementary School public K-5 1.84 mi 6
Soquel High School public 9-12 1.92 mi 9
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School public K-5 2.02 mi 7
New Brighton Middle School public 6-8 2.19 mi 7
Main Street Elementary School public K-5 2.27 mi 7

Nearby Homes

Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Status
1430 Merrill St $1,650,000 3 3 1,630 PendingDoNotShow
119 Kennan St $1,150,000 3 2/1 1,056 Active
105 Wesley St $1,649,000 3 2 1,472 Active
2900 S Main St $1,495,000 3 2 1,154 Active
3460 N Main St $1,349,000 3 1 1,111 Active

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This listing information is up-to-date as of April 20, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Chuck Vargas, (408) 309-6407.