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!
Property Details
Price:
$1,100,000
MLS #:
ML82048608
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
699notdefined
Listed Date:
Jun 24, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,654
Lot Size:
22,521 sqft / 0.52 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1983
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Schools
School District:
Other
Interior
Appliances
DW, RF, ES, EO
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
NO
Flooring
TILE, CARP
Heating
CF, FIR, WDS
Laundry Features
IG
Exterior
Attached Garage YN
1
Common Walls
NCW
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spots
6
Parking Total
6
Roof
CMP, SHN
View
PK, TW
Window Features
BW, SK
Financial
Map
Community
- Address252 Nichols DR Santa Cruz CA
- CitySanta Cruz
- CountySanta Cruz
- Zip Code95060
Subdivisions in Santa Cruz
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Santa Cruz as of Jul 03, 2026
129
Single Family Listed
87
Avg DOM
1,028
Avg $ / SqFt
$2,114,720
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 252 Nichols DR Santa Cruz CA is a Single Family for sale in Santa Cruz, CA, 95060. It is listed for $1,100,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,654 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1983. The current price per square foot is $665. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Santa Cruz is $1,028. The average listing price for Single Family in Santa Cruz is $2,114,720.
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