Welcome to your peaceful retreat. What are you waiting for? This is the home you want to buy! Well-maintained over many years, this inviting single-level home sits on a flat lot with a perfect mix of sun and shade, surrounded by established landscaping and vibrant gardens. The exterior has been freshly re-painted, fully fenced and Trex decks make outdoor living easy. Inside, the kitchen features quartzite countertops, ample storage, and a cozy breakfast nook. The primary suite includes an updated bath with quartz counters and a private porch ideal for your morning coffee or evening wine-down. High ceilings and a cozy wood stove in the living room add warmth and charm, while generously sized bedrooms offer space and flexibility. Modern upgrades include a new leach field in 2024, a hardwired generator hookup, EV charger, and a resurfaced driveway with plenty of parking. Enjoy the shaded front porch or unwind on the back deck affectionately known as the Hummingbird International Airport. With comfort, style, and soul, only 13 minutes to groceries and 2 miles to UCSC.
Property Details
Price:
$1,099,000
MLS #:
ML82009497
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
699notdefined
Listed Date:
Jun 10, 2025
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
Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Wall/Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Laminate, Tile
Heating
Forced Air
Laundry Features
In Garage
Exterior
Parking Spots
6.00
Roof
Composition
Financial
Map
Community
- Address252 Nichols Drive Santa Cruz CA
- Neighborhood699 – Not Defined
- CitySanta Cruz
- CountySanta Cruz
- Zip Code95060
Subdivisions in Santa Cruz
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Santa Cruz as of Oct 22, 2025
102
Single Family Listed
398
Avg DOM
1,200
Avg $ / SqFt
$2,437,447
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 252 Nichols Drive Santa Cruz CA is a Single Family for sale in Santa Cruz, CA, 95060. It is listed for $1,099,000 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 $664. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Santa Cruz is $1,200. The average listing price for Single Family in Santa Cruz is $2,437,447.
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