This one's special! 3BD/2BA legacy property w/ vintage architecture & savvy modern updates. Rich in character, full of natural light & heavy on charm, this exceptional home offers a rare blend of tranquility & vibrant energy from the short stroll to downtown's boutiques, restaurants, farmer's market, fab future library, & entertainment. A variety of lifestyle options exist here. Rest your mind in the extraordinary garden spaces or dance downtown for some lively fun or a Warriors game! Connected living spaces that are ultra flexible for multi-gens, new parents, working singles, or 1st or 2nd home seekers. Soaring ceilings and skylights throughout. Bright & inviting rooms & full bathrooms on each level + a move in ready bonus studio w/ sep entrance. All nestled into your own slice of paradise. The perfect setting for CA indoor/outdoor living on the coast. 2nd story sep entrance offers possibilities of a rental or guest quarters. Light-filled w/ cathedral ceilings, garden views, bed & bath, dining/living area & flex spaces perfect as a creative space, office or play area. One of a kind, gardener's paradise where beauty, history, comfort, & convenience all coalesce. Excellent commute location & just a 5 min drive to the beach. Come for a visit, stay for a lifetime.
MLS #
ML82043161
MLS Source
MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site
2
Bedrooms
More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms
Full on Ground Floor
Appliances
Oven Range - Gas
Dining Room
Dining Area
Family Room
No Family Room
Laundry
Inside
Cooling
Window/Wall Unit
Heating
Central Forced Air - Gas
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Raised, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Garage/Parking
On Street, Parking Area, Garage: 0 Car(s)
High School District
Santa Cruz City High
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Zoning
R
515 Chestnut St is a Single Family Residence in Santa Cruz, CA 95060. This 1,850 square foot property sits on a 5,314 Sq Ft Lot and features 3 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. It is currently priced at $1,485,000 and was built in 1880. This address can also be written as 515 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.
©2026 MLSListings Inc. All rights reserved. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Information provided is for personal, non-commercial use by the viewer and may not be redistributed without explicit authorization from MLSListings Inc.
Presently MLSListings.com displays Active, Contingent, Pending, and Recently Sold listings. Recently Sold listings are properties which were sold within the last three years. After that period listings are no longer displayed in MLSListings.com. Pending listings are properties under contract and no longer available for sale. Contingent listings are properties where there is an accepted offer, and seller may be seeking back-up offers. Active listings are available for sale.
This listing information is up-to-date as of April 16, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Brezsny Associates, (831) 400-7386