|
Santa Cruz CA Real Estate
For beach living at its best and a laid-back Northern California lifestyle, Santa Cruz CA real estate and home owners are provided many options of real estate with and homes for sale in a strong, stable, and thriving market. Located in the northern part of Monterey Bay about 74 miles south of San Francisco CA and 30 miles from San Jose CA, Santa Cruz CA real estate is world-renowned for being the ultimate spot for great surfing and enjoying the splendor of the prestigious California coastline. Although it is renowned as "Surf City," Santa Cruz CA real estate and home owners are offered much more than great waves. Santa Cruz CA real estate includes magnificent redwood forests to explore, spectacular cityscapes to view, a rich history, applauded arts and numerous exciting events throughout the year. Santa Cruz CA real estate and home owners boast six state parks and six state beaches accompanied by surf and sun. Not only is Santa Cruz CA real estate a haven for real estate and home owners that surf, but also Santa Cruz CA real estate has become a Mecca for art lovers. It is not exactly known why so many artists are Santa Cruz CA real estate and home owners, but one thing is certain. Santa Cruz CA real estate is home to more artists, musicians, historians and cultural event organizers than almost anywhere else in the world. Santa Cruz CA real estate and home owners can find a reason at the drop of a hat to put on an art fair, a music festival, a historical re-enactment or an ethnic celebration. Santa Cruz CA real estate features a unique array of quaint shops and restaurants coupled with a multitude of cultural and recreational activities, including sailing, fishing, golf, tennis, hiking and much more. Santa Cruz CA real estate is home to the vibrant Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the world's largest protected ocean habitat. With the redwoods on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other, Santa Cruz CA real estate is comprised of an eclectic mix of winding country roads, charming mountain towns, an historic narrow-gauge railroad, old Victorian neighborhoods, colorful seaside villages, a beachside amusement park, rolling agricultural fields, dramatic coastal bluffs and 29 miles of sunny beaches. Santa Cruz CA real estate is included in the largest of four incorporated cities within Santa Cruz County CA. Watsonville CA has the second largest with a population with 44,265 real estate and home owners, Scott's Valley CA has 11,385 real estate and home owners, and Capitola CA is home to 10,033 real estate and home owners. Santa Cruz CA real estate was established in 1850 as part of one of the twenty-seven original California Counties. The early 1900’s brought about great prosperity as the economy started booming thanks to the logging, lime processing, agriculture, and commercial fishing industries for Santa Cruz CA real estate and home owners. With a year round mild climate and incredible scenic beauty, Santa Cruz CA real estate soon became a well-known resort community. A high standard of living, quality schools and great community pride are just a few of the elements that make Santa Cruz CA real estate one of the most desirable places to live for real estate and home owners in California.
Santa Cruz CA Schools
Santa Cruz CA real estate and home owners are served by eleven different school districts. Public schools provide Santa Cruz CA real estate and home owners with quality education for students in all grades. Private schools support additional educational needs of Santa Cruz CA real estate and home owners. The Santa Cruz CA public school districts receive continued community support from Santa Cruz CA real estate and home owners to keep up with the growth of Santa Cruz CA. Santa Cruz CA real estate is home to The University of California Santa Cruz, which opened in 1965, and has since been recognized by U.S. News and World Report for being one of the best campus' in the United States, for its commitment to undergraduate teaching and for its excellent research productivity for Santa Cruz CA real estate and home owners. The University of California Santa Cruz has an enrollment of more than 14,000 students and offers undergraduate and graduate programs for Santa Cruz CA real estate and home owners. Cabrillo Community College is also located nearby serving Santa Cruz CA real estate and home owners with continued education and higher learning.
Santa Cruz CA Real Estate Demographics and Geography
Covering an area of 12 square miles, Santa Cruz CA real estate serves as the county seat for the County of Santa Cruz CA and is home to an estimated 53,000 real estate and home owners. The nearest airport serving Santa Cruz CA real estate and home owners is located in San Jose CA, just 30 miles northeast of Santa Cruz CA. The Santa Cruz CA real estate market features a wide array of real estate and homes for sale in styles from Cape Cod homes and Mediterranean homes, to cozy log cabin houses and extraordinary estate properties, many offering Santa Cruz CA real estate and home owners ocean and city light views. The Santa Cruz CA real estate market offers unique architectural styles located on scenic properties. Santa Cruz CA condominiums and town houses start in the mid-$200,000’s and reach up to $1 million and more for homes with ocean, bay and city light views. Santa Cruz CA single-family homes located in Scott's Valley, Soquel and Davenport subdivisions begin in the upper $400,000’s and extend into the millions for phenomenal homes and estate properties overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Land is also available for custom Santa Cruz CA new home building.
Santa Cruz CA Real Estate Demographics Include:
Median Household Income
$60,799
Owner Occupied Housing
46.6%
Rental Occupied Housing
45.1%
Santa Cruz CA Recreation
Santa Cruz CA real estate and home owners are provided with many recreational options. Santa Cruz CA real estate and home owners enjoy miles of scenic beauty and the perfect environment for kayaking, mountain biking, cycling, hiking, golfing, sailing, fishing, camping, horseback riding, kite boarding, windsurfing and skateboarding. Santa Cruz CA real estate and home owners are provided with various options in shopping and dining, music, and entertainment. Cultural amenities offered to Santa Cruz CA real estate and home owners include the Santa Cruz County Symphony, the Cabrillo Music Festival, Shakespeare Santa Cruz, the McPherson Museum of Art and History, the University of California Performing Arts Center and the Henry J. Mello Performing Arts Center.
|
(888) 491-1122 x72685 Info@SantaCruz-CountyRealty.com
