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  • Price cut: $325K (3/30)
    $1,650,000

    1430 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

    3beds
    1,630sqft
    : 
    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
    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.
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    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#: ML82025094MLS Logo

      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
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      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
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        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        4/6/2026Contingent$1,650,000$1,012/sqft
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        3/30/2026Price change$1,650,000-16.5%$1,012/sqft
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        1/15/2026Price change$1,975,000-1%$1,212/sqft
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        10/17/2025Price change$1,995,000-20%$1,224/sqft
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        9/2/2025Price change$2,495,000-8.6%$1,531/sqft
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        8/6/2025Listed for sale$2,729,000$1,674/sqft
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        Public tax history

        Public tax history
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        Monthly payment

        Est. payment
        $9,730/mo
        Principal & interest
        $8217
        Property taxes
        $1513
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: 95062

          Getting around

          72 / 100
          Very Walkable
          29 / 100
          Some Transit
          93 / 100
          Biker's Paradise

          Nearby schools

          GreatSchools rating
          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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