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listing_id: ML81975613
status: Closed
price: 2165000
beds: 3
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2510
sqft_lot: 7971
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1981
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "555 Risso Ct"
city: Santa Cruz
state: CA
zip: 95062
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 36.962975
lng: -121.985421
days_on_market: 636
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Shawndy Linquist"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 440-6733"
list_agent_license: 02062936
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-02
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95062 | 555 Risso Ct

555 Risso Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

MLS: ML81975613 | Status: Sold | Price: $2,165,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 3 2,510 7,971 1981

Remarks

Exquisite craftsman-style home offering a coastal lifestyle just blocks from the beach. Completely renovated to the studs in 2008, this home blends classic craftsmanship with modern amenities. Hardwood floors exude warmth and character throughout the living spaces, complemented by beautiful millwork, custom kitchen cabinets, a tile backsplash, and solid core doors. The kitchen also features a separate prep sink, perfect for meal preparation. The inviting primary bedroom includes a private balcony, ideal for enjoying the sun and coastal breezes, while a second mini primary bedroom with an ensuite bath offers additional comfort and privacy. The sunroom, bathed in natural light, provides a perfect retreat for relaxation with a beverage or a good book. Additional features include a patio off the family room/kitchen for alfresco dining, a two-car garage, solar panels for energy efficiency, and an outdoor showerperfect for rinsing off after a day at the beach or surfing. As you enter the home, beautiful greenery draws you in through the windows, and a lemon tree in the yard adds a touch of natural charm. Situated just a few blocks from Sunny Cove Beach, a farmers market, coffee shops, and restaurants, this home is perfectly positioned for those seeking an elevated coastal lifestyle.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81975613
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet, More than One Primary Bedroom
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Shower and Tub, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen Countertop - Granite
Appliances Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Dining Area in Living Room, Dining Bar
Family Room Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Fireplace Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room
Flooring Tile, Wood
Laundry Inside, In Utility Room
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air, Fireplace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Crawl Space
Style Craftsman

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Live Oak Elementary
High School District Santa Cruz City High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R-1-5

Contact Information

Shawndy Linquist
Compass
License #: 02062936
Phone: (831) 440-6733

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Del Mar Elementary School public K-5 0.18 mi 4
Shoreline Middle School public 6-8 0.33 mi 7
Live Oak Elementary School public K-5 0.88 mi 5
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 1.41 mi 6
Ocean Alternative Education Center public K-8 1.44 mi 8
Special Education Preschool public UG 1.44 mi N/A
Gault Elementary School public K-5 1.57 mi 5
Harbor High School public 9-12 1.66 mi 7
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 1.77 mi N/A
Branciforte Middle School public 6-8 1.94 mi 9
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School public K-5 1.99 mi 9
Ark Independent Studies School public 6-12 1.99 mi 4
Alternative Family Education School public K-12 1.99 mi 8
Costanoa Continuation High School public 9-12 1.99 mi 2
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 2.01 mi 8
Soquel Elementary School public K-5 2.22 mi 6
New Brighton Middle School public 6-8 2.34 mi 7
Soquel High School public 9-12 2.44 mi 9
Santa Cruz High School public 9-12 2.65 mi 10
Main Street Elementary School public K-5 2.72 mi 7

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 02, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Shawndy Linquist, (831) 440-6733.