Off Market Nov 2025 for $1.8M

$2,042,216

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $13,238/mo

•

1,435

sq ft

223 Merced Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

About this home

At the end of a cul-de-sac, just a block and a half from the ocean, this home is all about relaxed living and smart design. The living room opens through French doors to a flagstone patio bordered by mature plantings, giving you a private spot to enjoy a morning coffee or catch up with friends in the fresh air. Inside, a wood-burning fireplace brings warmth on cool nights, and the kitchen is set up for cooks, with Corian counters, plenty of cabinets, soft-close drawers, newer appliances, a breakfast bar, and dining area all connected to the living space. Three bedrooms offer comfortable retreats, with the primary bedroom opening right out to the landscaped backyard, an easy spot to unwind at the end of the day. Bathrooms have been fully remodeled, with tile up to the ceiling. Down the hall, a utility room and pantry keep storage simple. A rec room downstairs gives you options, with a wet bar, new carpet, its own entrance, and space for play, work, or guests. Theres plenty of room to breathe here, both inside and out, with the yard, courtyard, and minimal street traffic keeping things quiet. Natural Bridges and Wilder Park are minutes away, and the street ends with only a handful of neighbors, creating true coastal calm without feeling isolated.

Single-familyProperty Type

1973Year Built

5,184 sq ftLot Size

$1,423Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Strock Team •DRE #70010201 • eXp Realty of California Inc

Listed by David Morrell •DRE #01301485 • eXp Realty of California Inc

Contact: 831-688-9800

Bought with Mack Hesson •DRE #02132434 • eXp Realty of California Inc

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•Source:MLSListings #ML82023751

Redfin Estimate

$2,042,216

$177K since sold in November 2025$73K since August

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This home's estimate is 4.9% lower than the average sale price ($2.15M) of 5 comparable homes.

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$2,200,000
A
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SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$2,400,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,400 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$1,888,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,252 sq ft
333 John St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
SOLD MAY 5, 2026
122 Sacramento Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$2,400,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,206 sq ft
122 Sacramento Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$1,850,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,656 sq ft
228 Auburn Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Market trends in 95060, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.4%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$43K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 223 Merced Ave

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82023751

Nov 7, 2025

Sold

$1,865,000

$1,300/sq ft

Nov 7, 2025

Sold

$1,865,000

$1,300/sq ft

Oct 28, 2025

Pending

—

Oct 15, 2025

Pending

—

Oct 15, 2025

Contingent

—

Oct 4, 2025

Price Changed

$1,900,000

$1,324/sq ft

Oct 4, 2025

Price Changed

$1,900,000

$1,324/sq ft

Oct 3, 2025

Listed

$1,990,000

$1,387/sq ft

Oct 3, 2025

Listed

$1,990,000

$1,387/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 4, 2001

Sold

$535,000

$373/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80137791

Sep 4, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Sep 4, 2001

Sold

$535,000

$373/sq ft

Jul 31, 2001

Sold

$535,000

$373/sq ft

Jul 5, 2001

Listed

$535,000

$373/sq ft

Jul 5, 2001

Listed

$535,000

$373/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 11, 1978

Sold

$68,000

$47/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 28, 1972

Sold

$27,000

$19/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 24, 1972

Sold

$22,000

$15/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,533 (+8.4%)

$474,217 + $316,143

$790,360

2024

$8,791 (+1.2%)

$464,919 + $309,945

$774,864

2023

$8,683 (+1.1%)

$464,919 + $309,945

$774,864

2022

$8,585 (+2.1%)

$455,803 + $303,867

$759,670

2021

$8,406 (+0.8%)

$446,865 + $297,909

$744,774

2020

$8,340 (+2.3%)

$438,103 + $292,068

$730,171

2019

$8,156 (+1.2%)

$433,611 + $289,073

$722,684

2018

$8,062 (+1.3%)

$425,109 + $283,405

$708,514

2017

$7,958 (+5.9%)

$408,601 + $272,400

$681,001

2016

$7,518 (+2.6%)

$408,601 + $272,400

$681,001

2015

$7,331 (+1.7%)

$400,589 + $267,059

$667,648

2014

$7,206 (+11.2%)

$386,843 + $257,895

$644,738

2013

$6,483 (+3.8%)

$386,843 + $257,895

$644,738

2012

$6,246 (−10.2%)

$343,855 + $229,237

$573,092

2011

$6,957 (+1.5%)

$330,630 + $220,420

$551,050

2010

$6,857 (−2.6%)

$370,141 + $246,760

$616,901

2009

$7,036 (+3.9%)

$367,375 + $244,916

$612,291

2008

$6,771

$368,248 + $245,498

$613,746

Tax history for 223 Merced Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,533 (+8.4%)

$474,217 + $316,143

$790,360

2024

$8,791 (+1.2%)

$464,919 + $309,945

$774,864

2023

$8,683 (+1.1%)

$464,919 + $309,945

$774,864

2022

$8,585 (+2.1%)

$455,803 + $303,867

$759,670

2021

$8,406 (+0.8%)

$446,865 + $297,909

$744,774

2020

$8,340 (+2.3%)

$438,103 + $292,068

$730,171

2019

$8,156 (+1.2%)

$433,611 + $289,073

$722,684

2018

$8,062 (+1.3%)

$425,109 + $283,405

$708,514

2017

$7,958 (+5.9%)

$408,601 + $272,400

$681,001

2016

$7,518 (+2.6%)

$408,601 + $272,400

$681,001

2015

$7,331 (+1.7%)

$400,589 + $267,059

$667,648

2014

$7,206 (+11.2%)

$386,843 + $257,895

$644,738

2013

$6,483 (+3.8%)

$386,843 + $257,895

$644,738

2012

$6,246 (−10.2%)

$343,855 + $229,237

$573,092

2011

$6,957 (+1.5%)

$330,630 + $220,420

$551,050

2010

$6,857 (−2.6%)

$370,141 + $246,760

$616,901

2009

$7,036 (+3.9%)

$367,375 + $244,916

$612,291

2008

$6,771

$368,248 + $245,498

$613,746

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,184 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1973

Sq. Ft.

1,435

Year built

1973

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

00319547

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

Public Facilities District

The purpose of the Public Facilities PF District is to designate public buildings and facilities and to ensure that there is a compatible relationship between such uses and the surrounding area. This section of the Zoning Ordinance is also part of the Local Coastal Implementation Plan.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

No uses permitted by right

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Description: Off-Street Parking
Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Primary Suite/Retreat

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathroom Description: Full on Ground Floor, Primary (Stall Shower(s)), Shower and Tub, Shower Over Tub, Tile

Room Information
Bonus/Hobby Room, Den/Study/Office, Other (See Remarks)
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Formica), Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range, Oven Range (Electric), Refrigerator(s)
Other
Secondary Living Space Sq. Ft.: 180

Interior Features
Laundry: Dryer, In Utility Room
Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Family Room, Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan
Heating: Central Forced Air

Exterior

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced, Fenced Back, Wood
Roof: Flat/Low Pitch, Rolled Composition
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Fenced

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Slab

Property Features
Amenities: Wet Bar
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,435

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 393971

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.119
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public), Sewer Connected, Sewer in Street
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1

School Information
Elementary School: Bay View Elementary
Elementary School District: Santa Cruz City Elementary
Middle School: Mission Hill
High School: Santa Cruz High
High School District: Santa Cruz City High

Location Information
Directions: West Cliff to Modesto, One and one half blocks to the end of the cul-de-sac

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,435
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,184 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 00319547

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes

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Schools

Bay View Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

Mission Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

9/10

Santa Cruz High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 81° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

13 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Santa Cruz, CA • 95060

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In this area, properties receive around 10.8 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$1.94M – $2.35M

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Home values near 223 Merced Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
210 Merced Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1103 Sq. Ft.	$1,512,513
226 Merced Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$1,739,682

Address	Redfin Estimate
214 Merced Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1214 Sq. Ft.	$1,672,141
215 Merced Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1512 Sq. Ft.	$1,838,745

Address	Redfin Estimate
220 Merced Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1472 Sq. Ft.	$2,126,141
209 Merced Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1461 Sq. Ft.	$1,626,083

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