526 Second St, Unit 301

1,695 Sq. Ft.
$717 / Sq. Ft.
1,695
Sq. Ft.
$717
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Ocean Views! Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a Beach Hill condo in one of the most coveted beach activity locations in Santa Cruz. This beautifully positioned single-level, 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers sweeping, unobstructed views of Monterey Bay, Cowell's Beach, and the Santa Cruz Wharf and just a short stroll from the Beach Boardwalk! Inside, you're welcomed by vaulted ceilings and a light-filled kitchen that opens to a spacious dining area & living room framed by ocean views. Enjoy the...Ocean Views! Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a Beach Hill condo in one of the most coveted beach activity locations in Santa Cruz. This beautifully positioned single-level, 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers sweeping, unobstructed views of Monterey Bay, Cowell's Beach, and the Santa Cruz Wharf and just a short stroll from the Beach Boardwalk! Inside, you're welcomed by vaulted ceilings and a light-filled kitchen that opens to a spacious dining area & living room framed by ocean views. Enjoy the large covered deck, abundant windows and sliders, a cozy fireplace and a convenient bar perfect for entertaining. The primary suite features its own balcony and an en suite bath with dual sinks. The second bedroom also enjoys its own full bath with tile finishes and a walk-in shower. Walk in minutes to Cowell's Beach, the Beach Boardwalk, West Cliff, downtown, restaurants, parks, and trails, this location truly offers the best of Santa Cruz living. Additional amenities include a secure underground parking garage with two designated spaces, plus extra guest parking both inside and outside the property. Time to live the beach life! Some photos are virtually staged.
  1. Listed by Kara Shower • DRE #01904411 • S & S Realty
    P: (530)-313-0263 knshower20@gmail.com

Property Details for 526 Second Street, Unit 301

Parking Features
Restrictions, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Facing Front, Guest Parking Avail, Interior Access
Architectural Style
Traditional
Zoning
Condominium Residential
View Description
Water
LISTING UPDATED: 01/21/2026 04:40 PM

Property Details for 526 Second Street, Unit 301

StatusActive
MLS #225140201
Days on Compass75
Taxes-
HOA Fees$895 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeResidential / Condominium
Year Built1982
CountySanta Cruz County

Location

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Building Information for 526 Second Street, Unit 301

Building/Complex526 Second StFloor-Stories1Residences-Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1982

Payment Calculator

$7,834 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,922

Property Taxes

$1,017

HOA Dues

$895

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Property Information for 526 Second Street, Unit 301

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: West Santa Cruz
  • Area Short Display: 900043
  • Cross Street: Main St.
  • City: Santa Cruz
  • County: Santa Cruz
  • State: CA
  • Zip Code: 95060
  • Topography: Rolling,Rolling
  • Location of Unit: Upper Level
  • Directions to Property: South on Riverdale Ave then, West on Second Street.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Features: None
  • APN: 007-191-01-000
  • License Fee: $.00
  • Association Mandatory: Yes
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • Association Fee Includes: Management, Common Areas, Earthquake Insurance, Elevator, Road, Gas, Roof, Homeowners Insurance, Sewer, Trash, Insurance on Structure, Water, Maintenance Exterior, Maintenance Grounds
  • Association: true
  • Association Fee: $895.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
School Information
  • School District (County): Santa Cruz
  • Elementary School District: Santa Cruz City
  • Middle or Junior School District: Santa Cruz City
  • Senior High School District: Santa Cruz City
Distance To
  • Distance to Public Transportation: 2 Blocks
  • Distance From Shopping: 2 Blocks
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 0
  • Independent Parking Spaces: 0
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Parking Spaces: 0
  • Tandem Parking Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
  • Parking Fee $: 0.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 0.0
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Minimum Bldg SqFt: 0.0
  • # of Lots: 0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1742.0
  • Lot Features: Low Maintenance
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Original
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Restrictions: Rental(s), Exterior Alterations, Parking
  • Home Warranty: false
  • Land Use: Residential
  • Irrigation: Public District
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Picture Count: 49
  • Photos Provided By: 3rd Party Photographer
  • Elevation: 0
  • Property Disclaimer: All data, photos, visualizations and information regarding a property, including all measurements and calculations of area, has been obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be verified by the listing broker, except as required by the MLS Rules, or MLS. Information on this website may be from sources other than broker, sellers and/or MLS, may include information generated using artificial intelligence, digitally altered photographs or images, and is not guaranteed as complete, accurate or reliable. All data, photos, visualizations and information regarding a property is provided “AS IS” and without any warranty, express or implied, and should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy.
  • Census Tract: 838.0
Green Features
  • Green Verification Year: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Public, DSL Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • # of Floors: 0
  • # of Guest Space(s): 0
  • # Of Buildings: 0
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Sidewalk, Shared Driveway, Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter
  • Foundation: Block, Pillar/Post/Pier, Concrete
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Full Bath(s), Kitchen
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Deck, Uncovered Deck
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Window Features: Dual Pane Full
  • Accessibility Features: Roll-In Shower, Grab Bars
  • Horse Property: false
  • Pool: false
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof: Bitumen, Shingle, Fiberglass
  • Senior Community: false
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Gas
  • Appliances: Free Standing Refrigerator, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Electric Range
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Dryer Included, Washer Included, Inside Area, Inside Room
  • Spa: false
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bath Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile, Window
  • Cooling: Central
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Raised Hearth, Gas Piped
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Tile, Tub w/Shower Over, Window
  • Bathrooms: 2.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • # of Rooms: 0
  • Room Type: Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Features: Balcony, Closet
Living
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached, View
Dining
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry Cabinet, Stone Counter, Tile Counter, Laminate Counter
1 Bedroom Unit
  • # of 1 Bedroom Units: 0
  • 1 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 1 Bedrooms Occupied: 0
2 Bedroom Unit
  • # of 2 Bedroom Units: 0
  • 2 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 2 Bedrooms Occupied: 0
3 Bedroom Unit
  • # of 3 Bedroom Units: 0
  • 3 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 3 Bedrooms Occupied: 0
4 Bedroom Unit
  • # of 4 Bedroom Units: 0
  • 4 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 4 Bedrooms Occupied: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit: 301
  • # Commercial Units: 0
  • Total # Owner Occupied: 0
  • # Studios Occupied: 0
  • # of Studio Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
  • 2nd Unit Bedrooms: 0.0
Unit 1
  • Unit 1 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 1 Full Baths: 0
  • Unit 1 Partial Baths: 0
  • Unit 1 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 1 Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • Unit 1 # of Rooms: 0
Unit 2
  • Unit 2 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 2 Full Baths: 0
  • Unit 2 Partial Baths: 0
  • Unit 2 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 2 Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • Unit 2 # of Rooms: 0
Unit 3
  • Unit 3 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 3 Full Baths: 0
  • Unit 3 Partial Baths: 0
  • Unit 3 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 3 Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • Unit 3 # of Rooms: 0
Unit 4
  • Unit 4 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 4 Full Baths: 0
  • Unit 4 Partial Baths: 0
  • Unit 4 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 4 Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • Unit 4 # of Rooms: 0
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Width: 0.0
  • Length: 0.0
  • Remodeled/Updated: No
  • Berth Size Length: 0.0
  • Berth Size Width: 0.0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: false
  • Studio Annual Occupancy: .00%

Property History for 526 Second Street, Unit 301

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #225140201

$1,215,000
Apr 5, 1990

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #49996877

$320,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/25/2025

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #225140201

$1,215,000
04/05/1990

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #49996877

$320,000

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

Public Records for 526 Second Street, Unit 301

Taxable ValueLand$725,000Additions$300,000Total$1,025,000
Tax Record2025$12,199 ($1,017 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,695 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,695 SqFtLot Size1,742 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1982CountySANTA CRUZAPN007-191-01Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 526 Second Street, Unit 301

This home is within Santa Cruz City High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bay View Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Mission Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Harbor High School
Public9 to 12

Santa Cruz 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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526 Second Street, Unit 301 is a condo for sale in Santa Cruz, CA 95060. This property was listed for sale on November 25, 2025 by S & S Realty, it's currently listed at $1,215,000. It has been on the market for a total of 75 days and was last sold on April 5, 1990. This listing's school districts are Santa Cruz City High School District, Santa Cruz City Elementary School District. Nearby schools include Bay View Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School and Harbor High School. 526 Second Street, Unit 301 is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,695 sqft condo built in 1982.

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