$1,100,000

252 Nichols Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,654 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1983
0.52acre lot
2 car garage
$665/sqft
Listed 11 days ago

Property Description

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!

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: June 24, 2026
Data Last Updated:: July 5, 2026 at 7:08AM
Listing Office:: eXp Realty of California Inc :
Listing Agent:: Loren Morse : 831-345-8912
MLS ID:: ML82048608

General: Dining AreaStorageBreakfast NookPantry
Appliances: DishwasherElectric Range
Laundry: In Garage
Flooring: Tile
A/C: None
Heating: Forced Air
Fireplace: Wood BurningFireplaceFireplaces: 1

Parking: AttachedParking Lot

Roofing: Shingle

School District: Santa Cruz City High
County: Santa Cruz

Zoning: RA08015221000
Fencing: Fenced

Water: Shared Well

This listing courtesy of Loren Morse , eXp Realty of California Inc

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