222 2nd Avenue

This one is CUTE! Take a step back in time and be charmed by this turn-of-the-century beach cottage, full of nostalgia and character. Just down the street from the best beach in Santa Cruz, enjoy sandy summer days from sunrise to sunset right at your doorstep, with the sound of the waves and ocean breeze setting the tone for everyday living. With ready-to-submit plans available for your future dream home, you can enjoy the best of both worlds: restore the existing cottage or break ground right away. Whether you envision a modern coastal retreat or preserving its vintage charm, the possibilities here are truly special. With options abound, choose the lifestyle that works for you. Located just moments from the restaurants and conveniences of the Seabright neighborhood, and around the corner from the Santa Cruz Yacht Club and Small Craft Harbor, this is the ultimate setting to live the Santa Cruz dream every day, with easy access to dining, recreation, and the vibrant coastal lifestyle that makes this area so sought after.

Days on Market

6 days

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$1,483,000

List Price

$1,483,000

On Market Date

Mar 18, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Home

Area

42 - East Santa Cruz

Zip Code

95062

MLS ID

ML82039182

APN

010-253-22-000

Year Built

1898

Stories in Building

Unavailable

Possession

Unavailable

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

2

Bath

2 (1/1)

Parking

3

Parking Area

SQ FT

715

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

2,800.0

Lot Acres

0.064279 Acres

Cooling

None

Dining Room

Eat in Kitchen

Disclosures

Natural Hazard Disclosure

Family Room

Kitchen / Family Room Combo

Foundation

Other

Fire Place

Wood Burning

Heating

Other

Fee

Unavailable

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