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$1,100,000
32 Days On Site

252 Nichols Drive
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
3
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1,654
SqFt
$665
/SqFt
1983
Built
County:
Santa Cruz
Listed by of Loren Morse of eXp Realty of California Inc (831) 345-8912
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Mountain living without the steep mountain roads! Located on easy, well-maintained paved roads with neighborhood speed bumps, this Bonny Doon property offers a rare combination of convenience, privacy, and usability. Situated on a flat, usable 22,521+ SF lot, the outdoor space is ready for gardens, pets, play, or future potential for an ADU, home office, art or yoga studio. The horseshoe driveway provides exceptional access and abundant parking, with room for multiple vehicles, an RV, boat, or Airstream, plus an oversized 2-car garage. Enjoy outdoor living on the updated Trex-style deck and patio overlooking the spacious yard. Inside, you'll find an updated kitchen with abundant cabinet space, updated electrical, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, reverse osmosis drinking water system, new furnace, new water heater, freshly filled propane tank for new buyer, and a large crawlspace with standard door access for additional storage. Ideally located just off Empire Grade near world-class mountain biking & home of Joby. Home is approx 4min to Cal Fire, 12min to Felton, 15min to Davenport beaches and Hwy 1, 16min to UCSC, 25min to the Beach Boardwalk, 40min to Los Gatos (dependent on traffic), and about an hour to Pacifica via scenic Highway 1- Plus the many local BD wineries to taste!

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,100,000
Days On Site 
32 Days
Bedrooms 
3
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,654 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.517 Acres
Year Built 
1983
MLS® Number 
ML82048608
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
a month agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Attached Garage 
Yes
Cross Street 
Empire Grade OR Pine Flate, depending on where you
Disclosures 
https://app.disclosures.io/link/252-Nichols-Drive-u16fqfm3
Foundation 
Concrete Perimeter
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
AttachedOversized
Parking Spaces 
6
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
SqFt Total 
1654
Utilities 
Propane
Water Source 
Shared WellWell
Zoning 
RA
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherRefrigeratorElectric CooktopElectric OvenWasher/Dryer
Electric 
Generator
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Wood Burning
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
CarpetTile
Heating 
Forced AirFireplace(s)Wood StoveCentral
Interior 
Vaulted Ceiling(s)PantryBeamed CeilingsKitchen Island
Laundry Features 
In Garage
Window Features 
Bay Window(s)
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Exterior Features
Fencing 
FencedGate
Lot Features 
Views
Pool Features 
None
Roof 
CompositionShingle
View 
ForestGardenPark/Greenbelt
Waterview 
ForestGardenPark/Greenbelt
Windows/Doors 
Bay Window(s)
Community Features
School District 
Santa Cruz City High
Schools
School District
Santa Cruz City High
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listed by of Loren Morse of eXp Realty of California Inc (831) 345-8912



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