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Listed by Gretchen Bach • Compass
$ 1,099,000
Est. payment /mo
Active
519 Walnut Santa Cruz, CA 95060
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,394 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,394 sqft
Price per Sqft $788
MLS Listing ID ML82038028
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1927
Lot Size 3,615 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source Datashare MLSListings
Property Description
Tucked away on a quiet street near downtown Santa Cruz, sits a living piece of history radiating character, warmth, and simple grace. Homes like this are rare, not simply because of their age, but because of the feeling they carry. Warm wood details, built-in craftsmanship, and sun-filled spaces reflect the thoughtful craftsmanship of another era, a time when homes were designed to feel intimate, welcoming, and enduring, Towering redwoods frame the view from almost all rooms, creating a sense of privacy and a peaceful connection to nature that feels distinctly Santa Cruz. The updated kitchen and baths offer modern comfort while honoring the soul and architectural integrity of the home. Set on a side street that feels more like a neighborhood than a road, 519 Walnut is part of a community where neighbors know each other, and families have stayed for generations, and life unfolds at a human pace. The best of Santa Cruz is a short walk away, caf s, shops, parks, and the coastline. Owning a home like this is less about possession and more about stewardship, becoming the next chapter in a home that has already held so much life. At 519 Walnut, you don't simply live in Santa Cruz, you become part of its story.
Location
State CA
County Santa Cruz
Interior
Heating Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Insert
Fireplace Yes
Exterior
Garage Spaces 1.0
Private Pool false
Building
Story 2
Water Public
Architectural Style Craftsman
Schools
School District Santa Cruz City High, Santa Cruz City Elementary
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