916 Melrose Avenue

Santa Cruz , CA 95062

MLS#: ML82024490

$1,398,000

Status: Active
Listing number: ML82024490
Listing provided by: Intero Real Estate Services
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: a day ago
On site: 8 days ago
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Property

Beds

2

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1938

Sq.Footage

1,229

Welcome to 916 Melrose Avenue in Santa Cruz, a beautifully updated 2 Bed & 2 Bath home offering 1,229 sq ft of living space on a 5,140 sq ft lot in the highly desirable Banana Belt neighborhood. Thoughtfully remodeled, featuring a new roof, siding, paint, furnace/ducting, Milgard dual-pane windows, and a NEM2.0 4.345kW solar system with Tesla charger. Inside, refinished white oak hardwood floors and West Elm lighting set a modern tone. The living room boasts a wood-burning fireplace, while the kitchen impresses with quartz counters, farmhouse sink, walk-in pantry, and premium Samsung/GE appliances. Both bathrooms were fully remodeled in 2024 with marble tile, new vanities, and custom showers. The primary suite opens directly to the backyard, where Trex decking, a gazebo lounge with built-in heater, and lush landscaping with smart irrigation create an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining. The attached garage offers excellent storage with built-in cabinets, a loft, GE washer/dryer, and a Navien tankless water heater. Located less than 2 miles from Seabright and Twin Lakes beaches, near Arana Gulch trails, shops, and walking distance to top schools, this turnkey home delivers the best of Santa Cruz living.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    None

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    1

  • Parking

    Attached, Off Street

  • Pool

    No

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.118

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,398,000

  • Sq. Footage

    1, 229

  • Price/SqFt

    $1,137

HOA

  • Association

    NO

School District

  • Elementary School

    Other

  • Middle School

    Other

  • High School

    Harbor

Property Features

  • Foundation Details

    Concrete Perimeter

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Water Source

    Public

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Welcome to 916 Melrose Avenue in Santa Cruz, a beautifully updated 2 Bed & 2 Bath home offering 1,229 sq ft of living space on a 5,140 sq ft lot in the highly desirable Banana Belt neighborhood. Thoughtfully remodeled, featuring a new roof, siding, paint, furnace/ducting, Milgard dual-pane windows, and a NEM2.0 4.345kW solar system with Tesla charger. Inside, refinished white oak hardwood floors and West Elm lighting set a modern tone. The living room boasts a wood-burning fireplace, while the kitchen impresses with quartz counters, farmhouse sink, walk-in pantry, and premium Samsung/GE appliances. Both bathrooms were fully remodeled in 2024 with marble tile, new vanities, and custom showers. The primary suite opens directly to the backyard, where Trex decking, a gazebo lounge with built-in heater, and lush landscaping with smart irrigation create an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining. The attached garage offers excellent storage with built-in cabinets, a loft, GE washer/dryer, and a Navien tankless water heater. Located less than 2 miles from Seabright and Twin Lakes beaches, near Arana Gulch trails, shops, and walking distance to top schools, this turnkey home delivers the best of Santa Cruz living.

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