Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95060 | 252 Nichols Dr
MLS: ML82048608 | Status: Active | Price: $1,100,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1,654 | 22,521 | 1983 |
| Date | Time | Hosted By |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, June 25 | 9:30 am - 12:00 pm | Loren Morse |
| Saturday, June 27 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Loren Morse |
| Sunday, June 28 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Loren Morse |
Mountain living without the steep mountain roads! Located on easy, well-maintained paved roads with neighborhood speed bumps, this Bonny Doon property offers a rare combination of convenience, privacy, and usability. Situated on a flat, usable 22,521+ SF lot, the outdoor space is ready for gardens, pets, play, or future potential for an ADU, home office, art or yoga studio. The horseshoe driveway provides exceptional access and abundant parking, with room for multiple vehicles, an RV, boat, or Airstream, plus an oversized 2-car garage. Enjoy outdoor living on the updated Trex-style deck and patio overlooking the spacious yard. Inside, you'll find an updated kitchen with abundant cabinet space, updated electrical, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, reverse osmosis drinking water system, new furnace, new water heater, freshly filled propane tank for new buyer, and a large crawlspace with standard door access for additional storage. Ideally located just off Empire Grade near world-class mountain biking & home of Joby. Home is approx 4min to Cal Fire, 12min to Felton, 15min to Davenport beaches and Hwy 1, 16min to UCSC, 25min to the Beach Boardwalk, 40min to Los Gatos (dependent on traffic), and about an hour to Pacifica via scenic Highway 1- Plus the many local BD wineries to taste!
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML82048608 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Days on Site | 0 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | Split Bath, Updated Bath(s) |
| Kitchen | Island, Pantry, Skylight(s) |
| Appliances | Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer |
| Dining Room | Breakfast Nook, Dining Area, Dining Area in Living Room |
| Family Room | No Family Room |
| Fireplace | Wood Burning |
| Flooring | Carpet, Tile |
| Laundry | In Garage |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Central Forced Air, Fireplace, Stove - Wood |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition, Shingle |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Attached Garage, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Bonny Doon Union Elementary |
| High School District | Santa Cruz City High |
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| E.V. Hookup | Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts) |
| Water | Shared Well, Well |
| Zoning | RA |
Loren Morse
eXp Realty of California Inc
License #: 02115062
Phone: (831) 345-8912
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonny Doon Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.43 mi | 6 |
| Boulder Creek Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.00 mi | 9 |
| San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.17 mi | 6 |
| Ludlow Preschool | public | UG | 3.26 mi | N/A |
| San Lorenzo Valley Middle School | public | 6-8 | 3.30 mi | 6 |
| San Lorenzo Valley High School | public | 9-12 | 3.39 mi | 8 |
| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 973 Forest Way | $895,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,701 | Contingent |
| 175 Westdale Dr | $1,265,000 | 4 | 3 | 1,875 | Active |
| 11181 Hwy 9 | $888,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,080 | Active |
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