229 Poplar Avenue

At 229 Poplar, you get the things that matter: a charming single-level home, a generous backyard, flexible bonus space, and a location that keeps the best parts of Santa Cruz nearby. The two-bedroom, one-bathroom home is ready to move right in and enjoy. Out back, theres ample room for dinner with friends, a garden, kids at play, or simply the luxury of having your own private outdoor space. The bonus room adds even more flexibility for an office, studio, guest room, or whatever fits your life. And in Midtown, the location is one of the best parts. Arana Gulch, Seabright, the harbor, beaches, neighborhood restaurants, and everyday essentials are all within easy reach. For anyone who has been waiting for the opportunity to own a little piece of Santa Cruz, 229 Poplar might be exactly the place to start.

Days on Market

2 days

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$1,098,000

List Price

$1,098,000

On Market Date

Sep 18, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Home

Area

42 - East Santa Cruz

Zip Code

95062

MLS ID

ML82061904

APN

009-242-03-000

Year Built

1938

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Unavailable

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

2

Bath

1

Dual Flush Toilet, Shower and Tub

Parking

2

Off-Street Parking

SQ FT

887

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

6,229.08

Lot Acres

0.143 Acres

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator

Cooling

None

Dining Room

Eat in Kitchen

Disclosures

Natural Hazard Disclosure

Family Room

Separate Family Room

Flooring

Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum

Foundation

Concrete Slab, Crawl Space

Fire Place

Insert

Heating

Central Forced Air, Fireplace

Laundry

Inside, Washer / Dryer

Fee

Unavailable

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