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King Street

King Street

$1,501,012 Average Value
$266 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes For Sale

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 a sleepy springboard for Santa Cruz’s bountiful outdoor recreation.
King Street is less than 2 miles from Santa Cruz Beaches.
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.
Quiet streets dotted with palm trees, bright floral landscaping, and cozy midcentury homes.
King Street is full of 20th century architecture.
King Street is full of 20th century architecture.
Modest Mediterranean Revivals can be found in King Steet.
Modest Mediterranean Revivals can be found in King Steet.
Victorian homes will be your dream house in King Street.
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.
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.
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.
Westlake Elementary School fosters early education in Santa Cruz.
Engage in diverse programs at Mission Hill Middle School.
Engage in diverse programs at Mission Hill Middle School.
Santa Cruz High School fosters academic excellence.
Santa Cruz High School fosters academic excellence.
University of California Santa Cruz is 3 miles from King Street .
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
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.
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.
King Street is a top biking locality in Santa Cruz.
King Street is 4 miles from State Route 17.
King Street is 4 miles from State Route 17.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Norman Y Mineta San Jose International

46 min drive

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Storey & Escalona Dr

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Bay & King

King Street Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$524,900
Median Sale Price
$495,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$645,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$410,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
65%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$266

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,123
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1939
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,505
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,775
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
944
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
752
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Aug 3
    12 - 2pm

    330 Trescony St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    $1,445,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,756 Sq Ft
    • 330 Trescony St

    Opportunity meets location at this charming duplex on the coveted upper westside. The Trescony Community garden is at the end of the street while the beach is just a quick stroll away. This prime location combines the tranquility of a close-knit community with the dynamism of a thriving city, making this duplex a truly exceptional investment and a delightful place to call home. This location

    Liz Foster David Lyng Real Estate

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
3,302
Median Age
36
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$119,343
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$152,363

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.2%
College Graduates
65.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
35.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
30''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
75°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score®

100 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

36 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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