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$1,098,000

229 Poplar Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

16% below the Santa Cruz median of $1.3M (118 active listings)

46% of Santa Cruz listings have cut their price · half have been listed 54+ days

2beds
1baths
887sqft
$1238/sqft

About this home

At 229 Poplar, you get the things that matter: a charming single-level home, a generous backyard, flexible bonus space, and a location that keeps the best parts of Santa Cruz nearby. This two-bedroom, one-bathroom home is move-in ready, with two bonus rooms that offer plenty of flexibility for home offices, a studio, guest space, a playroom, a gym, or whatever fits your life. Three off-street parking spaces add everyday convenience, while the generous backyard gives you room for dinner with friends, a garden, kids at play, or simply the luxury of having your own private outdoor space. And in Midtown, the location is one of the best parts. Arana Gulch, Seabright, the harbor, beaches, neighborhood restaurants, and everyday essentials are all within easy reach. For anyone waiting for the opportunity to own a little piece of Santa Cruz, 229 Poplar might be exactly the place to start.

Property details

Property type
Single Family
Year built
1938
Lot size
6,229 sqft
Stories
1
County
Santa Cruz
Listed
45 days ago
MLS #
82061904
Listed by
Strock Team · eXp Realty of California Inc

Features

  • Off-Street Parking
  • Central Forced Air
  • Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Insert
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Flooring: Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Roof: Composition
  • Bay Window
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer - Public
  • Water: Public

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Location

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Copyright 2026 MLSListings Inc. Based on information from MLSListings MLS as of 11/3/2026. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. MLS Listing #82061904. Listing courtesy of eXp Realty of California Inc.