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252 Nichols Drive

Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

SqFt1,654

Sqft

SqFt22,521

Sqft(Lot)

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 f urnace, 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!

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,100,000

AD Id : 85809712

MLS Id : ML82048608

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 22,521 Sqft

Living Area Size : 1,654

Year Built : 1983

Garage : 2

County : Santa Cruz

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2

    Roofing Information

    Composition, Shingle

    Flooring Information

    Carpet, Tile
  • Interior Features

    BreakfastArea
    Roof: Composition, Shingle
    Appliances: Dishwasher, ElectricCooktop, ElectricOven, Refrigerator
    Laundry Features: InGarage
    Window Features: BayWindows, Skylights
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Central, Fireplaces, WoodStove Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: None

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1983
    Private Pool: No
    View: ParkGreenbelt, TreesWoods

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 22521 Lot Size Acres: 0.517 Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 22,521

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $1100000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 08015221000

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 6

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Has Attached Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2

  • Location Information

    Direction: Easy to get to! No scary roads- Entire road on Nichols is freshly paved (including with speedbumps!). Follow GPS, except instead of going to Pine Flate, keep going on Empire Grade and take left on Nichols so you can see mailboxes. Pine flate is fine too. Cross Street: Empire Grade OR Pine Flate, depending on where you come from WaterSource: SharedWell, Well
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ByOwner last updated this listing 08/17/2026 @ 21:52

MLS: ML82048608 LISTED BY: Loren Morse, eXp Realty of California Inc 858-494-2... SOURCE: CRMLS

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