Lighthouse-The Circles Homes for Sale

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$1,479,000

Open Thu 9:30AM - 12PM $221K PRICE DROP
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 786 Sq Ft
308 Gharkey St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Another Price Improvement of 70K! Welcome to a charming coastal retreat in the heart of Santa Cruz. This classic cottage captures the essence of the Santa Cruz lifestyle - simple, bright, and designed for easy living. .This inviting single-family home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, offering a warm and functional layout ideal for everyday comfort & weekend escapes. A full basement below adds

Bill Kavanaugh Coldwell Banker Realty

308 Gharkey St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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$2,250,000

$449K PRICE DROP
- 3 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 1,612 Sq Ft
1010 Pelton Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Positioned just off West Cliff Drive and with a fantastic new price,1010 Pelton Avenue offers a 10/10 location with a rare combination of ocean views, privacy, and untapped potential. Step out your front door and you'll be on West Cliff taking in the fresh ocean air, in an approximate minute while still enjoying a more private setting than some front-row coastal locations. Inside and upstairs the

Stacey Mitchell Bailey Properties

1010 Pelton Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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$1,999,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,347 Sq Ft
123 Merced Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Discover the endless possibilities of this Lower Westside gem, located just two houses away from the ocean! This charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-story home offers the perfect canvas to build or reimagine your dream home, featuring ocean views from the living room and private back yard. Situated in one of Santa Cruz's most coveted neighborhoods, enjoy a prime location just moments from Westcliff

Sam Bird-Robinson Compass

123 Merced Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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$830,000
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,849 Sq Ft
120 Gharkey St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

New co-ownership opportunity: Own one-eighth of this professionally managed, turnkey home by Pacaso. Boardwalk sits on Gharkey Street in Santa Cruz, three houses from West Cliff Drive and the Pacific. The modern exterior has clean lines, metal-framed windows and a minimalist presence that feels deliberate on this stretch of the California coast. The property includes a main residence and a

Maxx Rifkin Pacaso Inc

120 Gharkey St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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$4,588,000
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,586 Sq Ft
116 Monterey St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Some homes simply have an address; this one has a vantage point. From the moment you step inside 116 Monterey Street, a coastal panorama unfolds: Loma Prieta stands sentinel to the east, the iconic Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Wharf shimmer below, and the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary stretches to the horizon. This Mediterranean masterpiece was entirely reimagined in 2007 by the current owners,

Craig Springbett Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

116 Monterey St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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$3,150,000
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,520 Sq Ft
300 Columbia St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Rare coastal investment opportunity on Santa Cruz's highly desirable Lower Westside, just one block from the ocean and iconic West Cliff Drive. Steps from Lighthouse Field State Beach and the popular Steamer Lane Supply restaurant, this prime location consistently attracts strong rental demand driven by lifestyle, walkability, and proximity to Monterey Bay. One of the largest duplexes this close

Tommy Ligon Bailey Properties

300 Columbia St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Why Live in Lighthouse-The Circles

Lighthouse-The Circles in Santa Cruz is a coastal neighborhood known for its historic charm and oceanfront living. The area is divided into two sections: The Circles, with its origins dating back to the 1890s, smaller lots and eclectic old homes and The Lighthouse District, located along the oceanfront, which boasts larger, newer homes. Residents enjoy easy access to the beach, with popular activities including surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking and biking. West Cliff Drive offers scenic seaside paths for walks and views of the surf, while Lighthouse Field State Beach provides open green spaces and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. The neighborhood also includes cozier parks like Garfield Park and Sergeant Derby Park and the Bethany Curve greenway trail. For more things to do, residents are within walking and biking distance of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, a historic amusement park, and the Santa Cruz Wharf, the longest pier on the west coast Cafes, breweries, restaurants and grocery stores are also close by. Mission Hill Middle School and Santa Cruz High School both earning high ratings. Transportation options include bus lines and bike lanes, with State Route 1 and State Route 17 providing access to nearby destinations.

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Lighthouse-The Circles Home Prices vs. Nearby Santa Cruz, CA Neighborhoods

	Lighthouse-The Circles	Twin Lakes	California Street-Mission Hill	Banana Belt
Median Home Price	$1,697,499	$1,699,943	$1,399,000	$1,299,000
Median Sale Price	$1,830,000 +18% YoY	$1,712,500 +9% YoY	$1,275,000 -26% YoY	$1,243,500 -5% YoY
Median Single Family Price	$1,770,000	$2,100,000	$1,465,000	$1,372,500
Median Townhouse Price	$3,582,031	$1,050,000	--	$927,500
Median Condo Price	--	$639,000	$688,000	$799,000
Total Active Listings	7 listings	8 listings	3 listings	3 listings
Market Conditions	2 Months of Supply Seller's Market	3 Months of Supply Seller's Market	3 Months of Supply Seller's Market	1 Month of Supply Seller's Market

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lighthouse-The Circles a good place to live?

Lighthouse-The Circles is a good place to live. Lighthouse-The Circles is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Lighthouse-The Circles is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Lighthouse-The Circles has 3 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 13.0 people per acre and a median age of 44. The average household income is $148,824 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 58.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Lighthouse-The Circles are home owners, with 39% of residents renting and 61% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Lighthouse-The Circles can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Lighthouse-The Circles neighborhood guide.

Is Lighthouse-The Circles, CA a safe neighborhood?

Lighthouse-The Circles, CA is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.

How much do you need to make to afford a house in Lighthouse-The Circles?

The median home price in Lighthouse-The Circles is $1,697,499. If you put a 20% down payment of $339,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.31%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $8,410 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $360K a year to afford the median home price in Lighthouse-The Circles. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Lighthouse-The Circles is $149K.

What are the best public schools in Lighthouse-The Circles?

The best public schools that serve Lighthouse-The Circles are:

Santa Cruz High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 24:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
Mission Hill Middle School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
Soquel High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 20:1 and an average review score of 3.7.

What are the best private schools in Lighthouse-The Circles?

The best private schools that serve Lighthouse-The Circles are:

Kirby School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 5:1 and an average review score of 4.6.
Gateway School has an A+ Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 6:1.
Holy Cross has a student teacher ratio of 12:1.

What are the most popular zip codes in Lighthouse-The Circles, Santa Cruz, CA?

The most popular zip codes in Lighthouse-The Circles, Santa Cruz, CA include 95060, 95062, 95003, 95065 and 95010.

What are the most popular neighborhoods near Lighthouse-The Circles, Santa Cruz, CA?

The most popular neighborhoods near Lighthouse-The Circles, Santa Cruz, CA are California Street-Mission Hill, Western Drive-Nobel, King Street, Westlake and Lower Ocean.

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