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Victorian Live-Work and Office Property

603 Mission ST Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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For Sale
$2,535,000

COMMERCIAL - SANTA CRUZ, CA

Property size:
4,823 SF
Lot size:
0.42 Acres
Price / SF:
$525/SF
Added:
Jun 12, 2026
Days on Market:
31
Last Refresh:
Jul 12 at 12:06 am

Property Features for 603 Mission ST

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
Commercial
Parking
17
Parking features
Covered
Security features
Security Alarm
Standard status
Active
Lot size
0.42 Acres

Utilities

Water source
Public

Building Details

Year built
1889
Roof type
Shingle, Composition

Listing agent Marvin Christie License #01894395

Listing office Anderson Christie, Inc. 115 Knight Street, Santa Cruz, CA

Listing date Jun 12, 2026

MLS# ML81949855

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This Victorian property is currently used as an office and includes 4,623 square feet plus approximately 200 square feet of storage. The layout features six private offices along with several meeting rooms and breakrooms. There is also a separate structure with a legal residential unit located on the second floor above the private office space, creating a live-work configuration.

The site sits on a highly visible corner on one of Santa Cruz’s most well-traveled roads and is within walking distance of downtown restaurants and shops, according to the remarks provided. The offering includes a total of three parcels, together totaling over 18,000 square feet. The City of Santa Cruz has indicated new zoning that allows for multi-residential, and the seller notes potential to merge lots for future development possibilities; buyers are instructed to verify residential and developmental options with the City.

For tenants, operators, or buyers seeking a property that can accommodate both professional space and residential use, the combination of dedicated office rooms and a legal residential unit supports a range of live-work and similar configurations. The established history of therapy and professional office users, as described, may also align with certain group or service-focused uses, subject to City verification of permitted uses.

Key Highlights

  • Victorian property built in 1889 with 4,623 sq ft of space plus 200 sq ft of storage
  • Currently configured as an office with 6 private offices and several meeting rooms and breakrooms
  • Includes a separate structure with a legal residential unit on the second floor above the office space (live/work or rental potential)

Local Financial Insights For Mixed Use

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $289.4k $60.00
− Vacancy −$13.6k −$2.82
EGI $275.8k $57.18
− OpEx −$103.4k −$21.44
NOI $172.4k $35.74
4,823 SF · lease $60.00/SF/yr · vacancy 4.70% · expense 37.50%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Mixed Use
$2.46M
$2.15M – $2.87M (±1% cap)
NOI $172,362 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.80%
Second Best
Office B
$1.69M
$1.48M – $1.98M (±1% cap)
NOI $118,501 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.67%
Theoretical Best
Retail
$2.76M
$2.41M – $3.22M (±1% cap)
NOI $193,045 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.62%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Dr. Elizabeth Esalen Physician

Suggested Use

Barber Shop (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store HVAC Service Pet Grooming Service Mobile Phone Store Pet Store Pet Store & Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Live-work space - Victorian building with private offices, meeting space, storage, and a legal second-floor residential unit for flexible use.
Where is this live-work space located?
The property is located at 603 Mission ST Santa Cruz, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,535,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Victorian property built in 1889 with 4,623 sq ft of space plus 200 sq ft of storage; Currently configured as an office with 6 private offices and several meeting rooms and breakrooms; Includes a separate structure with a legal residential unit on the second floor above the office space (live/work or rental potential)
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