419 Cedar Street

Old Santa Cruz charm, with a few new tricks. Welcome to 419 Cedar St + 209 Elm St, a detached duplex in the heart of downtown that proves character and possibility can happily coexist. The Cedar St home has been thoughtfully refreshed with new interior + exterior paint, updated flooring and lighting, while keeping the vintage personality that makes it special. Tucked separately behind it, the Elm St residence opens the door to rental income, multigenerational living, a creative space, or simply a little extra breathing room. Both are recognized as legal main dwelling units. Zoned Community Commercial, there's even more to imagine here, with potential residential + commercial possibilities subject to City requirements. And talk about a good backstory: 419 Cedar was once home to Chimney Sweep Books, Santa Cruz's wonderfully quirky shop for rare + antiquarian books. Live in one. Rent the other. Create something new. Two homes, one very cool corner of Santa Cruz, and a story that's still being written.

Days on Market

4 days

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$1,495,000

List Price

$1,495,000

On Market Date

Oct 19, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Home

Area

43 - West Santa Cruz

Zip Code

95060

MLS ID

ML82065038

APN

005-147-01-000

Year Built

1928

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Unavailable

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

3

Bath

2

Parking

2

On Street

SQ FT

1,584

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

0.11

Lot Acres

0.000003 Acres

Cooling

Ceiling Fan

Dining Room

Dining Area in Family Room

Disclosures

Natural Hazard Disclosure

Family Room

Separate Family Room

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Heating

Electric, Wall Furnace

Laundry

Washer / Dryer

Architectural Style

Cottage, Craftsman

Fee

Unavailable

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