1510 Thompson Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062 $ 1,275,000
Bedrooms2 Baths2.0 Sq 1,356 Monthly Estimate*
$ 8,050
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for $1,275,000 with 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 1,356 square foot home was built in 1950 on a lot size of 0.2.
Ideally located on a quiet residential street in the highly desirable Live Oak neighborhood, this beautifully updated Santa Cruz home offers easy access to Hwy 1, Capitola Village, beaches, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences. Situated on an expansive 8,712-sq ft lot, the property features a 1,356 sq ft main home plus two bonus flex spaces in a separate back unit, zoned R-1-4, with room to grow. Multiple outdoor living areas, an outdoor shower, and ample off-street parking make it perfect for entertaining, gardening, and enjoying the Santa Cruz lifestyle. Recent upgrades include a brand-new roof, a fully remodeled kitchen with new appliances, updated bathrooms, freshly refinished hardwood floors, and fresh interior and exterior paint. The spacious primary en suite features a kitchenette, ideal for multigenerational living, extended stays, or private guest accommodations. Two bonus flex spaces with separate entrances, plus a storage building with laundry and existing water lines, offer exceptional ADU potential, creating exciting opportunities for future guest quarters, remote work, creative studios, or rental income. This move-in-ready property combines thoughtful upgrades, future development potential, and one of Santa Cruz Countys most sought-after coastal locations.
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FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 1356
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Central Fireplace(s)
Cooling None
Roof Composition
Zoning R-1-4
Garage Spaces 0
Architectural Style Ranch
Year Built 1950
Stories Count 1
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
County Santa Cruz
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Attached Garage false
Garage Y/N false
Full Baths 2
Special Listing Conditions Standard
Status Active
Directions Cross Street: Shiela Ct
High School Santa Cruz
City Santa Cruz
High School District Other
MLS Area 699 - Not Defined
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 8712
Property Attached Y/N false
Standard Status Active
Year Built Source Assessor
Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence
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InteriorCommon Walls No Common Walls
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N true
Total Bedrooms 2
Total Baths 2
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ExteriorParking Features Uncovered
Water Source Public
Total Parking 0
Lot Size Area 8712
Foundation Details Slab
Lot Size Acres 0.2
Lot Size Source Assessor
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 7/22/2026 | $1,275,000 | | Listed Price |