Santa Cruz California Information
Monterey Bay, on California’s North Central Coast, is flanked by two counties – Monterey to the South and Santa Cruz County to the North.
Santa Cruz County is South of San Francisco Bay and its fertile fields and mild climate have made the area a preferred site for grape growing and vinting. The David Bruce and Martin Ray Wineries are two award winning vineyards located within Santa Cruz County – and wine making plays an important role in the area’s employment and overall economy.
Santa Cruz County is populated with 21 cities and towns of which Santa Cruz is the County Seat and the county’s largest city.
About a 72 mile drive to San Francisco, Santa Cruz is the home of the University of California at Santa Cruz and has a significant residency of workers in the high technology field due to the city’s proximity to Silicon Valley.
The beautiful Scotts Valley, located in the county’s center, and surrounded by redwood forests, houses much of the high tech population of the county. The influx of these upper-income technicians has significantly increased real estate values in selected area within Santa Cruz County.
Recreationally, Santa Cruz is renowned for its world class surfing and is often referred to as “Surf City”. In fact, California surfing began in Santa Cruz way back in 1885 – and annual surfing contests draw participants from all over the world to Santa Cruz surf breaks, such as Steamer’s Lane and Pleasure Point, areas famed for some of the best surfing waves in the world.
Still another popular Santa Cruz attraction is the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, California’s oldest amusement park and a designated historic state landmark.
In Santa Cruz County, like most of California, particularly the most desirable areas, the price of real estate has escalated dramatically over the years and particularly in recent times. Although many beautiful residences and residential areas are to be found within the county, ownership has become difficult for many people.
Santa Cruz Real Estate
An example of homes offered within Santa Cruz County:
4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, single family townhouse, 2,200 square feet, fireplace, ceiling fans, tiled entry hall, newly carpeted master bedroom, 2 car garage and pool on the premises, large deck with ocean view -------- asking price $989,000
3 bedrooms, 2 baths, single family home constructed in 1945, 1,795 square feet, hardwood floors, large decks, fireplace in master bedroom and living room, ceiling fans, updated kitchen with modern appliances, partial basement, fenced yard with separate guest unit containing 1 bedroom and full bath, built alongside wooded creek ----- asking price $629,000
2 bedroom, 1 bath condo on the beach was sold within one week at $294,500
2 bedroom, 2.5 baths, 2 level condo with garage, 1,400 square feet with modern kitchen, ceramic tile counter, double sinks in master bath, pool --- asking price $599,000
Santa Cruz Realtors
Despite the economic housing climate, Santa Cruz County real estate has maintained its momentum with median home prices remaining in the mid $700,000s, a fact which speaks for itself as to the area’s popularity and desirability. Contact us for any of your Santa Cruz real estate needs.
Santa Cruz MLS
Coming soon, Santa Cruz MLS, for now please Contact us for any of your Santa Cruz real estate needs.
