1430 Merrill Street, Santa Cruz, CA

$1,995,000

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3

Beds

3

Baths

1,630

Square feet

0.45

Acres

About 1430 Merrill Street

Hello, I'm a special property with three charming cottages on an extraordinary half-acre in coastal Live Oak. My three 1BR/1BA homes need love, but what I lack in polish, I make up for in pure potential and a walkable location that offers privacy and design flexibility with mature trees, morning light and ocean breezes on my nearly 20,000 SF level lot. Imagine waking up just a 5-minute stroll from Black's Beach with Live Oak Farmers Market at your doorstep (3 min) and morning coffee at Bodega del Lago (4 min). Maybe you'll create a family compound, design your dream beach estate with a pool and gardens, or build a surf-centric community where multiple families can share this coastal paradise and catch waves at Pleasure Point. I'm zoned for possibilities (RM-2.5) with flexible development standards (3-stories). Your options: 1) leverage SB684 for up to 6 detached single-family homes on separate parcels, 2) use Density Bonus for up to 19 multifamily units (14 base + 5 bonus), 3) create your single dream home with incredible outdoor living or beach houses for extended family and rental income - your vision can become reality. Properties like me in walkable East Cliff Village don't come along often. Come visit. Walk to the beach. Imagine possibilities. Create your coastal legacy.

Features of 1430 Merrill Street

MLS® # ML82025094
Price $1,995,000
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3.00
Full Baths 3
Square Footage 1,630
Acres 0.45
Year Built 1927
Type Residential
Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Status Active

Community Information

Address 1430 Merrill Street
City Santa Cruz
County Santa Cruz
State CA
Zip Code 95062

Amenities

Utilities Other Water/Sewer
Parking Off Street
Is Waterfront No
Has Pool No

Interior

Heating Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Fireplace No

Exterior

Roof Shingle
Foundation Other

School Information

District Santa Cruz City High

Additional Information

Date Listed October 17th, 2025
Zoning RM-2
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No

Listing Details

AgentTroy Hinds
OfficeDavid Lyng Real Estate

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