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Santa Cruz, CA Restaurants for Sale

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Corner Restaurant with Prominent Signage
Updated: Jul 28
Corner Restaurant with Prominent Signage

229 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

$1,590,000
1,152 sqft
Corner/near‑corner location with signal‑adjacent access
Prominent signage with visibility for street‑level exposure
Easy ingress and egress for day‑to‑day operations
In‑place covered‑land improvements for interim income potential
Walkable to Pacific Avenue, the San Lorenzo Riverwalk, and Kaiser Permanente Arena
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Vacant Victorian Restaurant With Patio
Updated: Jul 20
Vacant Victorian Restaurant With Patio

418 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

$2,549,000
2,732 sqft
Totally restored vacant Victorian in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz
Street‑level restaurant space with 2,088 SF
3‑bedroom apartment above totaling 1,546 SF
Wrap‑around patio
Excellent frontage
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Based on your search, we've compiled 76 Potential Opportunities for your consideration. Besides 2 Active listings in Santa Cruz, CA, we suggest exploring several alternatives: 4 properties in Nearby Cities, and similar 70 Off-Market properties to explore as potential leads

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Here are 4 Similar properties we found in Nearby Locations for your consideration.

Downtown Brewery and Taproom
Downtown Brewery and Taproom

625 Main ST, Watsonville, CA 95076

$2,250,000
0.32 AC lot

Turnkey beverage facility with production infrastructure, hospitality improvements, and direct access to major regional highways.

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Restaurant Building in Scotts Valley
Restaurant Building in Scotts Valley

6016 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

$1,000,000
1,830 sqft 0.38 AC lot

1,830 sq ft restaurant on 16,663 sq ft lot.

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Brewery and Taproom
Brewery and Taproom

625 Main ST, Watsonville, CA 95076

$2,250,000

Production infrastructure and a commercial bar support on-site beverage operations.

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Restaurant Building in Scotts Valley
Restaurant Building in Scotts Valley

6016 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

$1,000,000
0.38 AC lot

1,830 SF restaurant on 16,663 SF lot, shell condition.

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Off-Market Properties in Santa Cruz, CA

Consider similar Off-Market properties in Santa Cruz, CA. You may contact the owners directly to inquire about their potential intentions to sell. To help you make a strong first impression, we can assist by reaching out to these owners with compelling proposals created using our AI tool.

1520 Msn St
RESTAURANT

1520 Msn St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4741

Estimated value:
$1,995,000
3,308 sqft 0.25 AC lot
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860 41st Ave
RESTAURANT

860 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-4421

Estimated value:
$1,285,000
780 sqft 0.04 AC lot
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893 41st Ave
RESTAURANT

893 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-4420

Estimated value:
$625,000
2,216 sqft 0.17 AC lot
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23123 Hwy 17
RESTAURANT

23123 Hwy 17, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Estimated value:
$330,000
3,074 sqft 8.80 AC lot
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399 Bch St
RESTAURANT

399 Bch St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5415

Estimated value:
$2,200,000
2,574 sqft 0.02 AC lot
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1545 Pacific Ave
BAR, TAVERN

1545 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3928

Estimated value:
$270,000
0.05 AC lot
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21490 Clf Dr
RESTAURANT

21490 Clf Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-4841

Estimated value:
$390,000
2,100 sqft 0.37 AC lot
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529 Seabright Ave
BAR, TAVERN

529 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-3451

Estimated value:
$1,770,000
2,700 sqft 0.12 AC lot
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1820 Msn St
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

1820 Msn St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5214

Estimated value:
$905,000
1,318 sqft 0.26 AC lot
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1400 Ocean St Sta, Unit A
RESTAURANT

1400 Ocean St Sta, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-2825

Unit A
Estimated value:
$5,615,000
2,478 sqft 0.33 AC lot
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525 Water St
RESTAURANT

525 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4112

Estimated value:
$1,820,000
0.20 AC lot
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503 Water St
RESTAURANT

503 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4112

Estimated value:
$255,000
1,068 sqft 0.03 AC lot
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525 Water St
RESTAURANT

525 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4112

Estimated value:
$1,820,000
8,498 sqft 0.54 AC lot
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1405 Msn St
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

1405 Msn St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4738

Estimated value:
$1,485,000
2,016 sqft 0.29 AC lot
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2403 Msn St
RESTAURANT

2403 Msn St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5225

Estimated value:
$1,790,000
2,443 sqft 0.10 AC lot
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1800 Soquel Ave
RESTAURANT

1800 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1333

Estimated value:
$3,420,000
9,100 sqft 0.34 AC lot
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1517 Ocean St
RESTAURANT

1517 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-2826

Estimated value:
$400,000
4,461 sqft 0.33 AC lot
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435 Frnt St
RESTAURANT

435 Frnt St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4503

Estimated value:
$1,160,000
0.35 AC lot
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1404 Soquel Ave
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

1404 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2111

Estimated value:
$1,095,000
1,639 sqft 0.27 AC lot
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55 Frnt St
RESTAURANT

55 Frnt St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5427

Estimated value:
$265,000
648 sqft 0.13 AC lot
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1723 Soquel Ave
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

1723 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1305

Estimated value:
$630,000
957 sqft 0.12 AC lot
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1535 Commercial Way
BAR, TAVERN

1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1701

Estimated value:
$320,000
3,762 sqft 0.33 AC lot
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Santa Cruz, CA Restaurants Market Trends and Statistics

Explore 72 restaurants for sale in Santa Cruz, CA on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 3,884 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $4,139,000.

Sale prices for restaurant properties in Santa Cruz, CA start at $1,590,000, averaging $2,069,500, and reaching up to $2,549,000 — offering options for a variety of budgets and business needs. Daily updated analytics ensure you stay ahead with the latest data and market trends.

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Demographics Overview

Population 115K
Population Growth (5Y) -3.0%
Median Household Income $115,918
College Educated 51.9%

High-Yield Neighborhoods for Investment

Identify Santa Cruz submarkets with the highest inventory density on the market and evaluate the average listing prices of real estate assets

Neighborhood Average Price
95060 $2.5M

Taxes & Financing

Tax Rate (average for all types) 1.17%
Property Tax per SF $17.70 per SF
Tax Rate vs County Average 0.02 pp below county avg
Average Loan-to-Value 65.0%

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New vs delisted commercial listings in Santa Cruz County

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