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A cozy neighborhood near beaches, parks and hiking
Quiet streets dotted with palm trees, bright floral landscaping and cozy midcentury homes fill Santa Cruz’s King Street neighborhood - but don't let the tranquility fool you, it's an area teeming with activity. World-famous surf spots, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and plenty of mountainous hiking and biking trails are less than two miles away.
“It’s a very active community. You’re so close to hiking, biking, the mountains and the waterfront,” says Eli Karon, Managing Broker at Karon Properties, a longtime city resident. But it’s not just the outdoors that has people paying top dollar for a home in King Street. “It’s an upper-middle class neighborhood with great public schools. It’s close to UC Santa Cruz, so there are a lot of university employees and professors that live there. And it’s great for trick-or-treating,” Karon says.
King Street is a sleepy springboard for Santa Cruz’s bountiful outdoor recreation.
King Street is less than 2 miles from Santa Cruz Beaches.
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20th Century architecture – selling fast
King Street is full of 20th century architecture. Midcentury bungalows are most common but Victorian homes and summery Mediterranean Revivals can also be found here. “A lot of the homes have front porches that really foster interaction among neighbors,” says Lee Butler, Director of Planning and Community Development for the City of Santa Cruz. Prices typically range from $1 million to $2 million, although some homes with ocean views and pools can sell for well above $2 million.
Quiet streets dotted with palm trees, bright floral landscaping, and cozy midcentury homes.
King Street is full of 20th century architecture.
Modest Mediterranean Revivals can be found in King Steet.
Victorian homes will be your dream house in King Street.
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State parks, open spaces and the beach abound
An active, outdoor lifestyle is part of the experience of living in King Street. It’s only a few miles from beaches and oceanfront trails that skirt the coast’s rocky cliffs. “Proximity to the beach is important to a lot of the folks here and to a lot of people in Santa Cruz in general,” Butler says. “It’s easy to hop on a bike and get down to the beach or even walk or run in the King Street neighborhood.” Trescony Park, situated along King Street, is known as a destination for kids to play and for residents to stop by when they’re out walking the dog. People who live within the Santa Cruz city limits can lease a raised garden bed in the park and grow vegetables. Nearby Pogonip Open Space attracts mountain bikers, and residents head northwest to the nearby Wilder Ranch State Park, to hike its mountains and canyons. “You can be outside basically all year round,” Butler says.
King Street residents are so close to hiking at Wilder Ranch State Park.
The beach is a big part of the Santa Cruz lifestyle near King Street.
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Highly rated public schools
Santa Cruz City Schools are the popular option in the neighborhood. Westlake Elementary School receives an A-minus rating from Niche, and both Mission Hill Middle School and Santa Cruz High School receive A ratings. More than 90% of the high school’s seniors go on to a four-year college. The University of California Santa Cruz is 3 miles from King Street, and offers programs for the entire community.
Westlake Elementary School fosters early education in Santa Cruz.
Engage in diverse programs at Mission Hill Middle School.
Santa Cruz High School fosters academic excellence.
University of California Santa Cruz is 3 miles from King Street .
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Walk or bike to locally owned restaurants and boutiques
The King Street neighborhood borders Mission Street, where residents can grab lunch at Café Brasil or pick-up dinner at Mission St. BBQ, where smoky smells lure diners to its doors. It’s also just a few blocks to the Swift Street, where former warehouse and industrial buildings have been converted to busy cafes, breweries and restaurants. Humble Sea Brewing Co. is a popular local hangout with a rotating schedule of local food trucks. Swift Street Courtyard is home to local shops and businesses like Spokesman Bicycles Outpost, Ward Coffey Shapes surf shop and Santa Cruz Yoga. For groceries, there’s a Safeway on Mission Street.
Mission Street Barbecue is known for its smoky smells that lure diners to its doors in King
Safeway is close by for groceries in King Street.
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Weekly farmer’s markets and monthly art crawls
King Street is close enough to walk to Downtown Santa Cruz and the Beach Boardwalk. Both host lively events, especially in the summer, at the height of tourist season. Farmers markets, art walks and live music are a weekly occurrence.
Getting around Santa Cruz
The City of Santa Cruz has been ranked as one of California's top biking localities. The city’s robust bike infrastructure, bike lanes and wide streets make for an easy ride into the downtown district. King Street’s proximity to State Route 17 is important to commuters who work over the hill in Silicon Valley and San Jose. Dignity Health — Dominican Hospital is the nearest medical center, about 4 miles east.
King Street is a top biking locality in Santa Cruz.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
King Street
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
King Street Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in King Street, Santa Cruz sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in King Street, Santa Cruz over the last 12 months is $1,634,500, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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