656 24th Ave

1,307 Sq. Ft.
$1,147 / Sq. Ft.
1,307
Sq. Ft.
$1,147
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Amazing location, just across from Corcoran Lagoon & very short walk to the beach! Beautiful custom home w/ fantastic woodwork! You will absolutely LOVE the Living Room w/ its beautiful brick fireplace & hearth, extra large windows w/ ocean peaks, & vaulted wood beam ceilings giving this beach home the feel of a Tahoe cabin! It is sure to be the favorite gathering place for friends & family. The kitchen & dining areas are light & bright w/ direct access to the expansive yard, making Al Fresco dining...Amazing location, just across from Corcoran Lagoon & very short walk to the beach! Beautiful custom home w/ fantastic woodwork! You will absolutely LOVE the Living Room w/ its beautiful brick fireplace & hearth, extra large windows w/ ocean peaks, & vaulted wood beam ceilings giving this beach home the feel of a Tahoe cabin! It is sure to be the favorite gathering place for friends & family. The kitchen & dining areas are light & bright w/ direct access to the expansive yard, making Al Fresco dining a breeze. The Primary Bedroom Suite is very spacious w/ a large walk-in closet & full En Suite. Additionally there is a well-sized guest bedroom & full guest bath. The 2-car garage has a built-in office area, that can easily be converted back if desired. The backyard has beautiful paver hardscaping, perfect for summertime entertaining, which extends to the front creating a great driveway for vehicles/RV/boats. There is also an AWESOME workshop w/ a woodburning stove, full bathroom AND upper game room! Want to practice your golf skills? Well you are in luck because there is also an adorable putting green AND plenty of space for a garden, too! With no backyard neighbors & easy to maintain landscaping, this home is a MUST SEE w/ so much charm & character and so close to everything!
  1. Listed by Richelle Maxwell • DRE #01974964 • Brokerage DRE #02283272 • KW Thrive Santa Cruz • 408-888-4310

Property Details for 656 24th Avenue

MLS City Name
SANTA CRUZ
Building Type
Detached
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4
View
Ocean, Other Water
Cross Street
Portola Dr

Open Houses

Saturday, Feb 7th

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Public

Sunday, Feb 8th

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Public

LISTING UPDATED: 02/05/2026 09:49 PM

Property Details for 656 24th Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #ML82030057
Days on Compass2
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1960
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,795 SF
CountySanta Cruz County

Location

Listing Courtesy of KW Thrive Santa Cruz, Richelle Maxwell, DRE #01974964
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Building Information for 656 24th Avenue

Stories1Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,795 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,540 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,306

Property Taxes

$234

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 656 24th Avenue

Features
Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Office Area, Recreation Room, Workshop
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Skylight
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Ceramic, Oven - Built-In, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 3
Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Living Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Living SqFt: 1307
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Live Oak
  • Roof: Shake
  • Stories: One Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 656
  • Street Name: 24th
  • Street Suffix: Avenue
  • Area ID: 45
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Structure SqFt: 1307
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 65
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: RM-2.5
Location Information
  • Parcel Number: 028-081-27-000
  • 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
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .16
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Storage Shed / Structure

Property History for 656 24th Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82030057

$1,499,000
Feb 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82030057

$1,499,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/05/2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82030057

$1,499,000
02/05/2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82030057

$1,499,000

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Public Records for 656 24th Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$20,946Additions$67,204Total$88,150
Tax Record2025$2,810 ($234 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,307 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,307 SqFtLot Size6,795 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960ZoningRM-2.5CountySANTA CRUZAPN028-081-27Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 656 24th Avenue

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

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656 24th Avenue is a single family home for sale in Santa Cruz, CA 95062. This property was listed for sale on February 5, 2026 by KW Thrive Santa Cruz, it's currently listed at $1,499,000. 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. 656 24th Avenue is a 2-bed, 3-bath, 1,307 sqft single family home built in 1960.

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Listing Courtesy of KW Thrive Santa Cruz, Richelle Maxwell, DRE #01974964

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