916 Melrose AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062

$1,398,000

bedrooms

bathrooms

square feet

1,229

Acreage

0.118

Open Houses

Oct 12

year built

1938

Full Baths

Half Baths

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Welcome to 916 Melrose Avenue in Santa Cruz, a beautifully updated 2 Bed & 2 Bath home offering 1,229 sq ft of living space on a 5,140 sq ft lot in the highly desirable Banana Belt neighborhood. Thoughtfully remodeled, featuring a new roof, siding, paint, furnace/ducting, Milgard dual-pane windows, and a NEM2.0 4.345kW solar system with Tesla charger. Inside, refinished white oak hardwood floors and West Elm lighting set a modern tone. The living room boasts a wood-burning fireplace, while the kitchen impresses with quartz counters, farmhouse sink, walk-in pantry, and premium Samsung/GE appliances. Both bathrooms were fully remodeled in 2024 with marble tile, new vanities, and custom showers. The primary suite opens directly to the backyard, where Trex decking, a gazebo lounge with built-in heater, and lush landscaping with smart irrigation create an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining. The attached garage offers excellent storage with built-in cabinets, a loft, GE washer/dryer, and a Navien tankless water heater. Located less than 2 miles from Seabright and Twin Lakes beaches, near Arana Gulch trails, shops, and walking distance to top schools, this turnkey home delivers the best of Santa Cruz living.

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Oct

Sunday

1PM — 4PM

Oct

Thursday

9:30AM — 12PM

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MLS number: ML82024490

Listing status: Active

Listing agent: Erfan Modir #02046187

Listing broker: Intero Real Estate Services, Inc. (866) 334-7356

Last update: Saturday, October 11 2025 at 6:56 p.m. EDT

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