Homes For Sale In Santa Cruz, CA

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Santa Cruz, CA Real Estate Market Overview

The number of listings in Santa Cruz, CA increased by 22.2% between January 2024 and February 2024. The median list price of listings available in February 2024 was $1,283,750, while the average time on the real estate market was 43 days. Over 13 listings were sold over their listed price in February 2024 in Santa Cruz, CA. In the same period over 11 listings were sold below the listed price and 4 listings were sold for the listed price.

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Living In Santa Cruz, CA

What is it like to live in Santa Cruz, California?

Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz County, California. There are roughly 58,641 residents, living in 21,182 households. The average temperature for Santa Cruz this time of the year is low of 43F and high of 64F. On average, Santa Cruz gets about 4.58 inches of precipitation in March. 42% residents are home owners, have a post secondary degree (57%) and are single, no kids (58%).

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What type of housing is available in Santa Cruz, California?

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing the majority of dwellings in Santa Cruz, and the rest are mainly large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings. The median year of construction for properties in this city is 1970. This city is primarily composed of three bedroom and two bedroom homes. Around 55% of the population of this city rent their home while the remainder are owners.

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What are the advantages of living in Santa Cruz, California?

Santa Cruz is quiet overall, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue - although there are still several noisier sections, especially near one of the railway lines.

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Are things conveniently located in Santa Cruz, California?

It is frequently possible for house buyers in Santa Cruz to shop for their groceries on foot. A limited selection of restaurants and cafes is available as well. With respect to education, both primary and secondary schools are easy to walk to from most homes for sale in Santa Cruz. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

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What does the transportation in Santa Cruz, California look like?

Santa Cruz is reasonably suitable for those who travel by foot; most daily needs are easy to meet without needing to use a vehicle. Cars are a very good medium of transportation in this city. It is very convenient to park, and the majority of homes for sale are a reasonably short car ride from the closest highway. However, traveling by transit can be difficult in Santa Cruz due to the infrequent service. Thankfully, the city is served by approximately 20 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most properties.

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Homes For Sale Near Santa Cruz, CA

Housing Market Reports In Santa Cruz County

Schools Near Santa Cruz, CA

Elementary Schools

  • Westlake Elementary School

    1000 High St

    Public District KG-5

  • De Laveaga Elementary School

    1145 Morrissey Blvd

    Public District KG-5

  • Gault Elementary School

    1320 Seabright Ave

    Public District KG-5

Middle Schools

  • Mission Hill Middle School

    425 King St

    Public District 6-8

  • Branciforte Middle School

    315 Poplar Ave

    Public District 6-8

High Schools

  • Harbor High School

    300 La Fonda Ave

    Public District 9-12

  • Pacific Collegiate Charter

    255 Swift St

    Public Charter 7-12

  • Santa Cruz High School

    415 Walnut Ave

    Public District 9-12

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