SoldSep 22, 2026

Listed by Teresa Marlow

Source: Bay East, Contra Costa, EBRD #ML82054413

1524 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

$1,362,000

3
2
2
1180 sq. ft.
9235 sq. ft.

SingleFam

•

30+ days on the market

Sold: Sep 22, 2026

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About this property

Live Oak Ocean Vibe If you've been looking for a well-maintained home with character, fresh Santa Cruz ocean air, and the bonus of rental income, welcome to Your Happy place. Set on a generous 9,235 sq. ft. lot, this inviting 3BR/2BA home is filled with natural light, soaring open-beam ceilings, saltillo tile floors, and warm wood accents. Tucked toward the rear of the property, the open living area with a warm gas fireplace feels far removed from the bustle of daily life. The spacious primary suite features an en-suite bathroom, vaulted ceilings, clerestory windows & wood accents. Freshly painted interior and exterior, a tastefully remodeled bath, and an attached 2-car garage complete the home's move-in-ready appeal. The permitted 1-bedroom, 1-bath ADU offers vaulted ceilings, loft storage, and fully fenced private front and side yardsideal for a family compound, guests, a home office, or rental income to help offset your mortgage. Live Oak is a central hub. Just minutes to Sunny Cove Beach, Pleasure Point Surfing, Sunday Farmers Market, HWY 1, parks, shopping, dining, and local coffee shops. Whether you are catching waves, meeting friends for coffee, or enjoying sunset walks, everything that makes Santa Cruz special is close to home. Come for the house. Stay for the lifestyle.

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Seller's review

5 days ago

Teresa Marlow, agent extraordinaire, simply the best

Teresa Marlow is an excellent agent. She is knowledgeable, thorough, with great communication skills, and has very high standards for herself and for all of the contacts that she has that move a project along from start to finish. She works tirelessly to ensure that her client is involved with all of the decision making of the process and is aware of and shares all the pertinent information needed to make informed decisions. Teresa is personable, friendly, and appreciative of all the people she works with and she dedicates an enormous amount of time and energy to make sure that her clients are happy with the final outcome. I am very impressed with her integrity, persistence, attention to detail, and work ethic. I enthusiastically recommend her to anyone needing to sell or buy a home. She helped me to sell my home and she will be my agent again as I search for a new place to live.

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Barb R. Seller
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