252 Nichols Drive
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 $ 1,100,000
Bedrooms3 Baths2.0 Sq 1,654 Monthly Estimate*
$ 6,946
for $1,100,000 with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 1,654 square foot home was built in 1983 on a lot size of 0.517.
Mountain living without the steep mountain roads! Located on easy, well-maintained paved roads with neighborhood speed bumps, this Bonny Doon property offers a rare combination of convenience, privacy, and usability. Situated on a flat, usable 22,521+ SF lot, the outdoor space is ready for gardens, pets, play, or future potential for an ADU, home office, art or yoga studio. The horseshoe driveway provides exceptional access and abundant parking, with room for multiple vehicles, an RV, boat, or Airstream, plus an oversized 2-car garage. Enjoy outdoor living on the updated Trex-style deck and patio overlooking the spacious yard. Inside, you'll find an updated kitchen with abundant cabinet space, updated electrical, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, reverse osmosis drinking water system, new furnace, new water heater, freshly filled propane tank for new buyer, and a large crawlspace with standard door access for additional storage. Ideally located just off Empire Grade near world-class mountain biking & home of Joby. Home is approx 4min to Cal Fire, 12min to Felton, 15min to Davenport beaches and Hwy 1, 16min to UCSC, 25min to the Beach Boardwalk, 40min to Los Gatos (dependent on traffic), and about an hour to Pacifica via scenic Highway 1- Plus the many local BD wineries to taste!
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FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 1654
Heating Forced Air
Cooling None
Roof Composition Shingles
Appliances Dishwasher Electric Range
Zoning RA
Garage Spaces 2
Year Built 1983
Property Subtype Detached
County Santa Cruz
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Garage Y/N true
Full Baths 2
Status Active
Directions Easy to get to! No scary roads- Entire road on Nic
City Santa Cruz
High School District Santa Cruz City High
MLS Area Listing
Lot Size Square Feet 22521
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Standard Status Active
Elementary School District Bonny Doon Union Elementary
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InteriorInterior Amenities Dining Area Storage Breakfast Nook Pantry
Flooring Tile
Total Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Wood Burning
Air Conditioning Y/N false
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N true
Laundry Features In Garage
Total Bedrooms 3
Kitchen Features Breakfast Nook Dishwasher Electric Range/Cooktop Kitchen Island Pantry
Total Baths 2
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ExteriorFencing Fenced
Parking Features Attached Parking Lot
Water Source Shared Well
Lot Size Area 22521
Building Area Total 1654
Lot Size Acres 0.517
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByExp Realty Of California IncBroker
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Percent of Sale Price 113%
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$ 67,765 Median Income
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 6/24/2026 | $1,100,000 | | Listed Price |