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$599,000

318 Soquel Avenue #A3, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

55% below the Santa Cruz median of $1.3M (129 active listings)

40% of Santa Cruz listings have cut their price · half have been listed 42+ days

1beds
1baths
1,028sqft
$583/sqft

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About this home

Perched just five minutes from the vibrant heart of downtown Santa Cruz, this recently updated 1,028 sqft penthouse offers effortless urban and coastal living with a 45 min drive to Silicone Valley. The expansive living room immediately captivates with dramatic high ceilings and a cozy fireplace, creating an airy yet inviting sanctuary that flows seamlessly out to a private balcony with mountain views, a perfect backdrop overlooking the downtown skyline. The thoughtful layout features a separate, generously sized primary bedroom offering a quiet retreat with large closets. This is complemented by a spacious full bathroom and the ultimate convenience of in-unit laundry. Turnkey and recently refreshed, the home boasts brand-new LVP flooring, crisp new paint, and newer electrical updates. Residents enjoy premium community amenities, including a year-round swimming pool and spa and BBQ area, secured entry and dedicated underground parking and storage. Offering unmatched proximity to world-class dining, shopping, and entertainment, this penthouse is a retreat designed for remote workers, UCSC students, investors, first-time homebuyers, or anyone who refuses to compromise on location at an affordable price. This quiet and pet friendly complex is only 15 min to the Boardwalk and beach.

Property details

Property type
Condo
Year built
1980
Lot size
828 sqft
Garage spaces
1
Stories
3
Pool
Yes
View
Hills,Mountains
HOA fee
$1,000/mo
County
Santa Cruz
Listed
today
MLS #
82064570
Listed by
Kati Mcnamara · eXp Realty of Southern California

Features

  • Assigned Spaces
  • Common Parking Area
  • Covered Parking
  • Electric Gate
  • Gate / Door Opener
  • Guest / Visitor Parking
  • Lighted Parking Area
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Underground Parking
  • Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Flooring: Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction: Wood
  • Corner Unit
  • Other Unit Below
  • Top Floor or Penthouse
  • Unit Faces Street
  • Tri Level Unit
  • High Ceiling
  • Security Gate
  • Additional Storage
  • Community Pool
  • Community Security Gate
  • Elevator
  • Sauna / Spa / Hot Tub
  • Trash Chute
  • Controlled / Secured Access
  • Fire System - Sprinkler
  • Secured Garage / Parking
  • Security Fence
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Energy Star Appliances
  • Low Flow Shower
  • Low Flow Toilet
  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters
  • Utilities: Individual Gas Meters

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Location

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Copyright 2026 MLSListings Inc. Based on information from MLSListings MLS as of 10/14/2026. 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 #82064570. Listing courtesy of eXp Realty of Southern California.