$1,221,359Average Value$226Average Price per Sq Ft7Homes For Sale
Living near the coast in Live Oak
Live Oak is a small community that stretches from the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains to within a few blocks of the Pacific Ocean. It’s nestled just north of Capitola and Pleasure Point, so residents enjoy easy access to misty cliffside vistas, picturesque beaches and local attractions. “It’s very close to wonderful, well-maintained beaches and world-class surfing spots,” says Realtor Nicole Myhrstad, owner of Vista Properties and a longtime area resident.
Excellent surfing spots are just a short drive from Live Oak.
In Live Oak it is common to see homes with their own solar system.
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Relatively affordable homes in the heart of Santa Cruz County
The streets of Live Oaks are a hodgepodge of early and mid-20th century homes, mobile home parks, condos and the occasional newly built home. Landscaped front yards, privacy fences, tall pine and palm trees and narrow sidewalks are a common sight here. Prices are generally more affordable than in neighboring Pleasure Point and Capitola because the community doesn't directly border the beach. “Live Oak is not as cheap as it used to be, but it’s still very beautiful and relatively affordable. There are a lot of nice homes here,” says Realtor Jayson Madani of Room Real Estate, who lives just up the road in Scotts Valley. Prices for single-family homes typically range from around $1 million to $1.7 million, with the median resting at just under $1.2 million. Condo prices range from around $500,000 to $1 million.
The suburban dream is alive and well in Live Oak.
In Live Oak the majority of homes are single story homes with spacious yards.
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Community parks, pools and nearby beaches
Several community parks are tucked away along Live Oak's residential streets, including Chanticleer Avenue County Park, Felt Street County Park and Brommer Street County Park. All three offer picnic areas, playgrounds and benches where locals and their families can get out and enjoy the sunshine. South of the neighborhood is Simpkins Family Swim Center, an outdoor aquatic center with a splash zone, lap swimming and a picnic area. Live Oak Branch Library offers a cool place to read a book, use a public computer or enroll in programs and classes. The nearest beaches — Twin Lakes State Beach, Seabright State Beach and Santa Cruz Beach — are a little over a mile away. Breezy, cliffside vistas overlooking the bay are within reach at nearby Pleasure Point.
Simpkin's Family Swim Center is the perfect place to learn how to swim in Live Oak.
Chanticleer Avenue County Park in Live Oak has a large playground for children to play.
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Highly rated public schools
Young students can attend Live Oak Elementary School, which earns a B-plus rating from Niche. Sixth through eighth grade learners can go to B-plus-rated Shoreline Middle School, and upperclassmen attend A-minus-rated Soquel High School. More than 95% of Soquel High graduates go on to attend college.
Shoreline Middle School offers safe and quality education to students in Live Oak.
Live Oak Elementary provides quality education for students in Santa Cruz.
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Local eateries and cafes
Live Oaks has a few restaurants and cafes, including Silver Spur, a saloon-style diner that's been around for decades. There's also El Jardin, a local favorite for authentic Mexican cuisine and frozen margaritas. The Live Oak Farmer’s Market brings a crowd every Sunday morning for local produce, street vendors and artisan wares. For everything else, Downtown Santa Cruz and Capitola are just a few miles away. Gayles Bakery & Rosticceria, about a mile east in Capitola, is a beloved restaurant that’s been serving up breakfast, lunch and baked goods for decades. Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and Safeway are close by for grocery shopping and everyday necessities.
Trader Joe's offers inexpensive yet quality produce in Live Oak.
The Silver Spur offers delicious breakfast options in Live Oak.
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Getting around Santa Cruz County
The neighborhood is traversed by State Route 1, a commuter corridor that connects to coastal destinations like Aptos. Live Oak is 2 miles from State Route 17 which crosses the Santa Cruz Mountains and connects with Silicon Valley and San Jose. For those who prefer public transit, there are Santa Cruz Metro bus stops along the neighborhood’s major throughways.
Highway 17 is the fastest way to get from Live Oak to San Francisco.
Live Oak offers a quite suburban life in Santa Cruz.
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Dominican Hospital
Dignity Health – Dominican Hospital, a major regional medical center with a cancer center, birth center and a neonatal intensive care unit, is in Live Oak. The hospital has received high marks from Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit watchdog for hospital safety.
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Parks in this Area
Winkle Farm County Park
Coffee Lane County Park
Jose Avenue County Park
Brommer Street County Park
Chanticleer Avenue County Park
Transit
Airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
46 min drive
Bus
Brommer & 17th Ave
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Capitola Rd & Woodrose Ave
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Soquel Dr & Paul Sweet Rd
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38th Ave (Blue & Gold)
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Capitola Rd & 16th Ave
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Capitola Rd & Jose Ave
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7th Ave & Tanner Ct
Live Oak Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Live Oak, Santa Cruz sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Live Oak, Santa Cruz over the last 12 months is $309,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
15,328
Median Age
43
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$95,603
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$125,179
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.2%
College Graduates
39.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.5%
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®
96/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
62/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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