515 Fair Avenue

Santa Cruz , CA 95060

MLS#: ML81534140

$1,895,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: ML81534140
Listing provided by: Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 2 years ago
On site: 10 years ago
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Property

Beds

2

Full Baths

1

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1940

Sq.Footage

1,100

A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY - IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES! Known as; Kitchen Brothers Yogi Temple or The Red Castle. This may be the most unique property in Santa Cruz. Investment, development, income, family compound and more. Just 1600 ft. away from West Cliff Dr. Walk to Natural Bridges, Santa Cruz Light House. Estate size property at almost 3/4 of an acre. Imagine your dream home (or 2 homes) blended in with this unique and historic site. City planning receptive to development with new owner. Property was 4 parcels each 7500 sq. ft. that may be brought back with lot line adjustment process-buyer to verify. There is an existing structure which could possibly upgrade to a 2 bedroom 1 bath unit that sits on the 2 middle lots. Development is possible for 2 homes according to city planning dept. Buyer to confirm all possibilities. Four parcels are referred to as: 003-203-06, 07, 08, 09. Buyer to verify all possibilities with Historical Preservation Commission & City Planning​​‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​​‌​‌​​​‌‌​ Dept.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Cooling YN

    NO

  • Cooling

    N/A

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Fireplace(s)

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Construction Materials

    Concrete

  • Pool

    No

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Level

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.677

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,895,000

  • Sq. Footage

    1, 100

  • Price/SqFt

    $1,722

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

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A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY - IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES! Known as; Kitchen Brothers Yogi Temple or The Red Castle. This may be the most unique property in Santa Cruz. Investment, development, income, family compound and more. Just 1600 ft. away from West Cliff Dr. Walk to Natural Bridges, Santa Cruz Light House. Estate size property at almost 3/4 of an acre. Imagine your dream home (or 2 homes) blended in with this unique and historic site. City planning receptive to development with new owner. Property was 4 parcels each 7500 sq. ft. that may be brought back with lot line adjustment process-buyer to verify. There is an existing structure which could possibly upgrade to a 2 bedroom 1 bath unit that sits on the 2 middle lots. Development is possible for 2 homes according to city planning dept. Buyer to confirm all possibilities. Four parcels are referred to as: 003-203-06, 07, 08, 09. Buyer to verify all possibilities with Historical Preservation Commission & City Planning​​‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​​‌​‌​​​‌‌​ Dept.

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