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229 Poplar Avenue, SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95062

$1,098,000·1 bd·MLSListings #ML82061904

Estimated Arrivva buyer rebate$12,000 to $24,000

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Listing data from MLSListings. Rebate estimate calculated by Arrivva.

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$1,098,000
17 Days On Site

229 Poplar Avenue
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
2
Beds
1
Total Bath
1
Full Bath
887
SqFt
$1,238
/SqFt
1938
Built
County:
Santa Cruz
Listed by of Strock Team of eXp Realty of California Inc (831) 688-9800
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At 229 Poplar, you get the things that matter: a charming single-level home, a generous backyard, flexible bonus space, and a location that keeps the best parts of Santa Cruz nearby. The two-bedroom, one-bathroom home is ready to move right in and enjoy. Out back, theres ample room for dinner with friends, a garden, kids at play, or simply the luxury of having your own private outdoor space. The bonus room adds even more flexibility for an office, studio, guest room, or whatever fits your life. And in Midtown, the location is one of the best parts. Arana Gulch, Seabright, the harbor, beaches, neighborhood restaurants, and everyday essentials are all within easy reach. For anyone who has been waiting for the opportunity to own a little piece of Santa Cruz, 229 Poplar might be exactly the place to start.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,098,000
Days On Site 
17 Days
Bedrooms 
2
Inside Area (SqFt) 
887 sqft
Total Baths 
1
Full Baths 
1
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.143 Acres
Year Built 
1938
MLS® Number 
ML82061904
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
13 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.143
Cross Street 
Melrose
Direction Faces 
West
Disclosures 
https://hlm.homelight.com/link/229-Poplar-Avenue-mhr61bjo
Number Of Stories 
1
Parking 
Off Street
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Total 
887
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
n/a
Interior Features
Appliances 
DisposalDishwasherRefrigeratorRange HoodGas OvenWasher/Dryer
Basement 
Crawl Space
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Insert
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
VinylCarpetHardwood
Heating 
Fireplace InsertForced AirFireplace(s)Central
Interior 
Eat-in Kitchen
Laundry Features 
Inside
Window Features 
Bay Window(s)
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Exterior Features
Exterior 
Storage
Fencing 
Back Yard
Other Structures 
Storage
Pool Features 
None
Roof 
Composition
Windows/Doors 
Bay Window(s)
Community Features
School District 
Santa Cruz City High
Schools
School District
Santa Cruz City High
Elementary School
De Laveaga Elementary
Middle School
Branciforte Middle School
High School
Unknown
Listed by of Strock Team of eXp Realty of California Inc (831) 688-9800



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*Estimate only. Actual rebate may vary based on final price, lender requirements, MLS rules, and broker policies.

Questions about this listing

How much could a buyer get back on 229 Poplar Avenue, SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95062?
Arrivva estimates a buyer rebate of $12,000 to $24,000 on this listing. The buyer-broker fee, typically 2 to 3% of the price, goes back to you minus Arrivva's flat $9,750 fee. Every completed rebate is published on the Arrivva results page. See every completed closing
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