$1,455,000

beds

baths

1,229

square ft

916 Melrose Avenue

Santa Cruz, California 95062

Closed / MLS #82024490 / Single Family / Santa Cruz

Listing information updated 11/21/2025 at 12:44pm

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.

Full Features

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

None

Heating System:

Central Forced Air_ Gas

Appliances:

Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven Range Gas, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

87 Years

Roof Type:

Composition

Parking Type:

Garage - Attached Garage, Off_ Street Parking

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage - 1 Car(s)

Square Feet:

1,229

Lot Size:

5140 SquareFeet

Acreage:

0.118

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

N/A

Tax Year:

N/A

Location

Zip Code:

95062

City:

Santa Cruz

County:

Santa Cruz

Schools

School District(s):

Santa Cruz City High

Elementary School:

De Laveaga Elementary

Middle School:

Branciforte Middle School

High School:

Harbor High

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

None

Heating System:

Central Forced Air_ Gas

Appliances:

Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven Range Gas, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

87 Years

Roof Type:

Composition

Parking Type:

Garage - Attached Garage, Off_ Street Parking

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage - 1 Car(s)

Square Feet:

1,229

Lot Size:

5140 SquareFeet

Acreage:

0.118

Tax Amount:

N/A

Tax Year:

N/A

Zip Code:

95062

City:

Santa Cruz

County:

Santa Cruz

School District(s):

Santa Cruz City High

Elementary School:

De Laveaga Elementary

Middle School:

Branciforte Middle School

High School:

Harbor High

Listing Agent: Erfan Modir

Listing Office: Intero Real Estate Services

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