This beautiful, light-filled one-bedroom loft offers a serene retreat in downtown SantaCruz, perfectly blending sophistication with coastal charm. Nestled on the third floor, it features soaring ceilings and oversized windows overlooking a tranquil, tree-lined street. The open-concept living space flows seamlessly into a modern kitchen equipped with granite countertops, a brand-new glass stovetop and oven, and dishwasher ideal for both culinary adventures and casual entertaining. The loft-style bedroom perches above the living area, illuminated by natural light, while the spacious bathroom boasts a walk-in shower. A private balcony invites quiet mornings or relaxed evenings outdoors. Convenience is built-in with in-unit laundry, secure gated entrance, covered assigned parking, dedicated ground-floor storage, elevator access, and a well-lit lobby. The setting offers immediate access to vibrant downtown life: enjoy your morning bagel at The Bagelry, live music at Kuumbwa Jazz Center, and take a short stroll to Cowells Beach, the Wharf, West Cliff Drive, boutiques, breweries, the weekly Farmers Market, and public transit. With UCSC only 15 minutes away and easy access to Highway1/17, this loft provides an exceptional combination of peaceful comfort and urban convenience.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bedroom 1 Description: Loft Bedroom
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
- High Ceiling
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Appliances
- High Ceiling
- Laundry Features: Washer / Dryer
Kitchen and Dining
- Cooktop - Electric
- Countertop - Granite
- Dishwasher
- Oven Range
- Refrigerator
- Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Family Room
Heating and Cooling
- Heating Features: Wall Furnace
Other Rooms
- Family Room Description: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.0109963
- Lot Size Square Feet: 479
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Assigned Spaces
Home Features
- View: Greenbelt, Neighborhood
- Security Features: Controlled / Secured Access
Exterior and Lot Features
Amenities and Community Features
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Additional Storage, Elevator
- Association Fee: 481
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Common Area Electricity, Exterior Painting, Insurance - Common Area, Roof
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 481
- Association Name: Laurel Street Commons HOA
School Information
- Elementary School: Westlake Elementary
- High School: Santa Cruz High
- High School District: Santa Cruz City High
- Middle School: Mission Hill
Multi-Unit Info
Other Property Info
- Top Floor or Penthouse
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Santa Cruz
- Cross Street: Cedar Street
- Directions: Metered parking on Cedar, or purchase a bagel at the Bagelry (on Cedar) and park in their lot. Gated complex parking located on Birch Lane behind building but requires gate access.
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: West Santa Cruz
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: West Santa Cruz
- Ownership Type: Common Interest Development
- Parcel Number: 007-511-04-000
- Postal City: SANTA CRUZ
- Zoning: Condo
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 582
- Year Built: 2014
- Foundation Details: Concrete Slab
- Property Age: 11
- Roof: Composition
- Levels or Stories: 2
- Total Area Sqft: 582
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Elevator: Yes
Accessibility Features
- Special Features: Elevator / Lift
- Amenities Misc.: High Ceiling
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer - Public
- Public Utilities
- Water Source: Public