Wednesday, October 12, 2016

What Are the Asking Prices For Homes with Ocean Views in Santa Cruz CA?




What do you get when you buy a home with a ocean view on the sand and pay between 2-15 million dollars?

Here's an updated asking prices for ocean view homes for sale in Santa Cruz CA.

There are ocean view homes on The cliffs and the sand from West Cliff Dr to Pleasure Point, Seacliff, Rio Del Mar and La Selva Beach. You can find homes here where you are up on a cliff with amazing unobstructed views to homes that are right up against the ocean. Your choice! You pay the premium depending on how vast and unobstructed the views are from the property.

If you're looking for your dream home with ocean views, then check this out!

A new listing in at 112 Holiday Drive La Selva Beach  CA95076  Listed for $13,888,888. This is an Italian Villa with 7 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms 13,200 SF living area on 12.79 acres. Built in 1994 with real hand made Italian molding sculpturing.

I would love to show this property to you and represent you in your search for the best view homes in Santa Cruz!

One of the highest sales in the last 30 days is a home at 2868 S Palisades Avenue Santa Cruz CA 95062 This is the very popular surf spot of Pleasure Point. It sold for $6,500,000 and closed in one day all cash.

If you love to surf, then Pleasure Point is your perfect spot. Pleasure Point is world famous for its surf. Maybe you like to watch surfers, this is the place to be. Get your feet in the sand and enjoy days at the beach. After all, this is one of the top reasons people just like you move to Santa Cruz or get their second home/ vacation home here in Pleasure Point California on the beautiful Pacific coast!

Check out the current home prices  for ocean view homes for sale in Santa Cruz CA.

This is a very modern high tech home built in 2008. It is a 5 bedroom 3 bath 3,349 SF living area on a 8,015 SF lot. This is $1,935.00 per SF. This is the kind of view it has.

High tech or historic home? Your choice, we have them both right here in Santa Cruz.


775 Las Olas Drive Aptos CA 95003 Another sale is pending on the beach in Seacliff that was listed for $5,750,000 and in 53 days it is pending. With 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms and 2364 Square feet, it will comfortably sleep 16 and entertain dozens!

Part of the reason you will love to have your vacation home here in Santa Cruz is for family gatherings and summer reunions. Nothing beats breathing in the Pacific air, playing on the beach, surfing, and then gathering together for meals and entertainment. Then it’s off to your home that sleeps 16 so all your family members and extended family are tucked in comfy as they gaze out at the star studded night sky.

Last week there was a ocean view home listed with some views to die for.  In my opinion having lived here in Santa Cruz for more years than I care to divulge:) is we have the best beach life on the Pacific coast.

We are a short drive to San Francisco and an easy commute to Silicon Valley. One of my favorite pastimes here is boating. Taking the boat out is relaxing, helps me to unwind and think about how grateful I am to bask in the beauty that surrounds us here in Santa Cruz.

Call or text me, Sandy Wallace, today at 831-818-7099 to get started to find your perfect dream home in Santa Cruz!


Friday, September 30, 2016

Historic Homes for Sale In Santa Cruz CA

Check Out This Turn of the Century Homes!


Are you a history buff? Well, if you are, you have come to the right place!

Santa Cruz offers some quaint and elaborate historic homes for sale.


The town of Santa Cruz, the downtown area is rich in history and the homes here show it.

I just saw this listing on the market that is an old craftsman style historic home for sale. This home was build in 1913 and I would love to show it to you. The lot that this home sits on is over 5,000 square feet. It is secluded and private yet you can walk to the movies, to the stores, everywhere downtown. What’s not to love about that!

Another craftsman style home I drove by the other day was one listed at just over $1M in the coveted Prospects Heights neighborhood. This home was built in 1908. If you like the historic craftsman style architecture you will love this home. Call me and I will set up a time for you to see this beauty.

If bungalows are more your style, I know one that is for sale right now that is in perfect mint condition. Bungalows are historic homes with several of them being just a few minutes walk to the beach. California Bungalows date back to the 1920’s.

Historic homes in Santa Cruz include ocean views and downtown locations.


Currently the highest priced historic home for sale is one listed at $6,495,000. This home was built in 1913. The ocean views are amazing!

You can check it out here:


There is a nice variety of different historic architectural styles in Santa Cruz, downtown and close to the beach.

Who doesn’t love to walk to the beach, kick off the flip flops and wiggle their toes in the sand?

This home is currently on the market for $2,980,000. It was built in 1931 in West Cliff! This is the sought after Mission Revival style which is perfect for you who like the old mission style that so much of coastal California is known for. Mission revival homes were built starting in 1900.

One of my favorite historic home styles in Santa Cruz is the Queen Anne style which were built back in the 1890’s. Check out the property with the fun colors and attention to detail.

What is your favorite architectural style historic home in Santa Cruz Ca?

What is your favorite architectural style historic home in Santa Cruz CA?


Hi, I’m Sandy and I live and work here in Santa Cruz. I love boating and helping you make your second home the best investment. You can live here part of the year and rent out your property the rest of the time. Or you can just say, to heck with city life, and stay here to live a relaxed beach lifestyle.

Call or text me at 813-818-7099 to get started with your home search. Since I know this area so well, I will be your guide to finding your perfect match in a home here in Santa Cruz California. You can find out more about me on my about me page here on my website, click here.