515 Chestnut ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060

$1,485,000

bedrooms

bathrooms

square feet

1,850

Acreage

Open Houses

Apr 18

year built

1880

Full Baths

Half Baths

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This one's special! 3BD/2BA legacy property w/ vintage architecture & savvy modern updates. Rich in character, full of natural light & heavy on charm, this exceptional home offers a rare blend of tranquility & vibrant energy from the short stroll to downtown's boutiques, restaurants, farmer's market, fab future library, & entertainment. A variety of lifestyle options exist here. Rest your mind in the extraordinary garden spaces or dance downtown for some lively fun or a Warriors game! Connected living spaces that are ultra flexible for multi-gens, new parents, working singles, or 1st or 2nd home seekers. Soaring ceilings and skylights throughout. Bright & inviting rooms & full bathrooms on each level + a move in ready bonus studio w/ sep entrance. All nestled into your own slice of paradise. The perfect setting for CA indoor/outdoor living on the coast. 2nd story sep entrance offers possibilities of a rental or guest quarters. Light-filled w/ cathedral ceilings, garden views, bed & bath, dining/living area & flex spaces perfect as a creative space, office or play area. One of a kind, gardener's paradise where beauty, history, comfort, & convenience all coalesce. Excellent commute location & just a 5 min drive to the beach. Come for a visit, stay for a lifetime.

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County	Santa Cruz
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Apr

Saturday

12PM — 3PM

Apr

Sunday

12PM — 3PM

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MLS number: ML82043161

Listing status: Active

Listing agent: Brezsny Associates #70010105

Listing broker: Christie's International Real Estate Sereno (408) 335-1400

Last update: Wednesday, April 15 2026 at 11:29 p.m. EDT

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