1430 Merrill St

1,630 Sq. Ft.
$1,212 / Sq. Ft.
1,630
Sq. Ft.
$1,212
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Troy Hinds • DRE #01803325 • Brokerage DRE #00793982 • David Lyng Real Estate • 831-706-6224

Property Details for 1430 Merrill Street

MLS City Name
SANTA CRUZ
Building Type
Detached
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
19
Cross Street
14th Ave
LISTING UPDATED: 01/21/2026 01:30 PM

Property Details for 1430 Merrill Street

StatusActive
MLS #ML82025094
Days on Compass141
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1927
Lot Size0.45 AC / 19,646 SF
CountySanta Cruz County

Location

Listing Courtesy of David Lyng Real Estate, Troy Hinds, DRE #01803325
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Building Information for 1430 Merrill Street

Stories-Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.45 AC / 19,646 SF

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 1430 Merrill Street

Features
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Room Information
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen
  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 3
Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living SqFt: 1630
  • Pool: No
  • Security Features: None
  • Special Features: None
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Electric, Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Utilities: Other
  • Water: Water On Site
Carport and Parking
  • Carport Min: 0
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Off-Street Parking
  • Garage Max: 0
  • Garage Min: 0
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Live Oak
  • Roof: Composition
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 1430
  • Street Name: Merrill
  • Street Suffix: Street
  • Area ID: 45
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Structure SqFt: 1630
  • Structure SqFt Source: Other
  • Age: 98
Development Information
  • Ownership Type: Trust
  • Zoning Detail: RM-2.5
Location Information
  • City Limits: No
  • Directions: 14th Ave and Merrill St
  • Incorporated: No
  • Parcel Number: 027-273-01-000
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: SANTA CRUZ
  • City Postal ID: 64
  • Postal Code: 95062
  • Elementary School District: 880
  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Other
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .45
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor

Property History for 1430 Merrill Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 14, 2026

Price Change

EBRD #ML82017110

$1,975,000
Jan 14, 2026

Price Change

EBRD #ML82025094

$1,975,000
Jan 14, 2026

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82017110

$1,975,000
Jan 14, 2026

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82025094

$1,975,000
Oct 17, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82025094

$1,995,000
Oct 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82025094

$1,975,000
Oct 16, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82017110

$1,995,000
Oct 16, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82017110

$1,995,000
Oct 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82025094

$1,995,000
Sep 2, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82017110

$2,495,000
Sep 2, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82017111

$2,495,000
Sep 2, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82017110

$2,495,000
Sep 2, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82017111

$2,495,000
Aug 6, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82017110

$2,729,000
Aug 6, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #ML82017111

Aug 6, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82017110

$1,995,000
Aug 6, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #ML82017111

Aug 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82017110

$2,729,000
Aug 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82017111

$2,729,000
Aug 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82017110

$1,975,000
Aug 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82017111

$2,729,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/14/2026

Price Change

EBRD #ML82017110

$1,975,000
01/14/2026

Price Change

EBRD #ML82025094

$1,975,000
01/14/2026

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82017110

$1,975,000
01/14/2026

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82025094

$1,975,000
10/17/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82025094

$1,995,000
10/17/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82025094

$1,975,000
10/16/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82017110

$1,995,000
10/16/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82017110

$1,995,000
10/16/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82025094

$1,995,000
09/02/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82017110

$2,495,000
09/02/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82017111

$2,495,000
09/02/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82017110

$2,495,000
09/02/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82017111

$2,495,000
08/06/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82017110

$2,729,000
08/06/2025

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #ML82017111

08/06/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82017110

$1,995,000
08/06/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #ML82017111

08/06/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82017110

$2,729,000
08/06/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82017111

$2,729,000
08/06/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82017110

$1,975,000
08/06/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82017111

$2,729,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1430 Merrill Street

Taxable ValueLand$44,544Additions$23,995Total$68,539
Tax Record2023$4,418 ($368 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,630 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,630 SqFtLot Size19,646 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1927ZoningRM-2.5CountySANTA CRUZAPN027-273-01

Schools near 1430 Merrill Street

This home is within Live Oak Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Alternative Family Education School
PublicK to 12

Mission Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Santa Cruz High School
Public9 to 12

Soquel High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1430 Merrill Street is a single family home for sale in Santa Cruz, CA 95062. This property was listed for sale on October 16, 2025 by David Lyng Real Estate, it's currently listed at $1,975,000. This listing's school districts are Live Oak Elementary School District, Santa Cruz City High School District. Nearby schools include Alternative Family Education School, Mission Hill Middle School and Santa Cruz High School. 1430 Merrill Street is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 1,630 sqft single family home built in 1927.

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Listing Courtesy of David Lyng Real Estate, Troy Hinds, DRE #01803325

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