1430 Merrill ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062

$2,729,000

bedrooms

bathrooms

square feet

1,630

Acreage

0.451

Open Houses

year built

1927

Full Baths

Half Baths

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RARE OPPORTUNITY: Premier High-Density Development Site with 3 Detached Carrier Income Dwelling Units - 6 Minutes to Black's Beach - Seize this extraordinary 19,500 SF corner lot in the heart of Live Oak's coveted East Cliff Village neighborhood, where coastal living meets unparalleled walkability. This pristine development site represents the perfect canvas for your next visionary project. In a market starved for new rental housing, this site offers the rare combination of premium coastal location, exceptional walkability, and meaningful development scale. Whether pursuing the recommended 19-unit multifamily project or exploring luxury single-family options, this property delivers both immediate returns and long-term wealth creation in one of California's most desirable coastal communities. Don't miss this once-in-a-generation opportunity to develop at scale in Live Oak's walkable beach district. Development Potential That Delivers: General Plan/Zoned R-UH/RM-2.5 with approved density for 19 units (14 base + 5 density bonus), this property offers exceptional investment returns. Topographical Survey in process and deliverable for due diligence. Buyer is responsible to verify any and all development potential.

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MLS number: ML82017110

Listing status: Active

Listing agent: Troy Hinds #01803325

Listing broker: David Lyng Real Estate (831) 476-0100

Last update: Saturday, August 9 2025 at 8:16 p.m. EDT

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