Hello, I'm a special property with three charming cottages on an extraordinary half-acre in coastal Live Oak. My three 1BR/1BA homes need love, but what I lack in polish, I make up for in pure potential and a walkable location that offers privacy and design flexibility with mature trees, morning light and ocean breezes on my nearly 20,000 SF level lot.
Imagine waking up just a 5-minute stroll from Black's Beach with Live Oak Farmers Market at your doorstep (3 min) and morning coffee at Bodega del Lago (4 min). Maybe you'll create a family compound, design your dream beach estate with a pool and gardens, or build a surf-centric community where multiple families can share this coastal paradise and catch waves at Pleasure Point.
I'm zoned for possibilities (RM-2.5) with flexible development standards (3-stories). Your options: 1) leverage SB684 for up to 6 detached single-family homes on separate parcels, 2) use Density Bonus for up to 19 multifamily units (14 base + 5 bonus), 3) create your single dream home with incredible outdoor living or beach houses for extended family and rental income - your vision can become reality. Properties like me in walkable East Cliff Village don't come along often.
Come visit. Walk to the beach. Imagine possibilities. Create your coastal legacy.
Under contract
Price cut: $325K (3/30)
$1,650,000
1430 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
3beds
1,630sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1927
0.45 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,012/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Ocean breezesThree charming cottagesMature treesMorning light
- 172 days |
- 1,933 |
- 52 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 05, 2026 at 11:29am
Listed by:
Troy Hinds 01803325 831-706-6224,
David Lyng Real Estate 831-429-5700
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82025094
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Dining room
- Features: EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating
- Electric, Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Doors: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,630
- Total interior livable area: 1,630 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 19
- Parking features: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 02727301000
- Zoning: RM-2.5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Other
- Utilities for property: Other, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,012/sqft
- Date on market: 10/16/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2026 | Contingent | $1,650,000$1,012/sqft |
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| 3/30/2026 | Price change | $1,650,000-16.5%$1,012/sqft |
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| 1/15/2026 | Price change | $1,975,000-1%$1,212/sqft |
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| 10/17/2025 | Price change | $1,995,000-20%$1,224/sqft |
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| 9/2/2025 | Price change | $2,495,000-8.6%$1,531/sqft |
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| 8/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,729,000$1,674/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.Monthly payment
Est. payment
$9,730/mo
Principal & interest
$8217
Property taxes
$1513
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95062
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Del Mar Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Shoreline Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- NASpecial Education PreschoolGrades: Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: LiveOakElementary
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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