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    Drive-Through Restaurant Redevelopment Site
    Updated: Nov 23, 2025
    Drive-Through Restaurant Redevelopment Site

    229 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    $1,590,000
    1,152 sqft
    Legacy drive‑in restaurant site at 229 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, in a downtown/SoLa transition area
    Corner, near‑corner, signal‑adjacent parcel with prominent signage and strong visibility
    15 parking spaces with easy ingress and egress for current QSR operations
    Flat roof; zoning: CBD‑E
    Year built: 1948
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    Drive-In Restaurant Redevelopment Land
    Updated: Apr 24
    Drive-In Restaurant Redevelopment Land

    229 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    $1,590,000
    Year built 1948 with existing drive‑in restaurant improvements on a corner/near‑corner parcel
    Signal‑adjacent location with prominent signage plus easy ingress/egress for continued drive‑in QSR use
    Strong visibility with street‑facing exposure designed to support current operations and future redevelopment
    Walkable to Pacific Avenue, the San Lorenzo Riverwalk, Kaiser Permanente Arena, and the downtown core
    BikeScore 85 (Very Bikeable) and walkScore 90 (Walker's Paradise)
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    Vacant Victorian Restaurant With Patio
    Vacant Victorian Restaurant With Patio

    418 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    $2,549,000
    3,634 sqft

    Restored Victorian offers street-level restaurant space with a wrap-around patio and a 3-bedroom apartment above.

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    Downtown Mixed-Use Building with Retail
    Downtown Mixed-Use Building with Retail

    1114 Pacific AVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    $7,995,000

    Four-story mixed-use property with ground-floor retail/restaurant and studio units above in downtown Santa Cruz.

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    Based on your search, we've compiled 80 Potential Opportunities for your consideration. Besides 4 Active listings in Santa Cruz, CA, we suggest exploring several alternatives: 4 properties in Nearby Cities, and similar 68 Off-Market properties to explore as potential leads, plus 4 Land Listings that present a potential for development.

    Opportunities in Nearby Cities

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

    Corner Restaurant Building with Parking
    Corner Restaurant Building with Parking

    110 Mountain St, Boulder Creek, CA 95006

    $791,500

    Restaurant property formerly Foster Freeze, featuring a private parking lot and corner access on Highway 9.

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    Corner Restaurant Building
    Corner Restaurant Building

    110 Mountain St, Boulder Creek, CA 95006

    $879,500

    Former Foster Freeze restaurant with large private parking lot and strong ingress/egress at a busy street intersection.

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    Turnkey Chinese Restaurant with Kitchen
    Turnkey Chinese Restaurant with Kitchen

    5-783 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Aptos, CA 95003

    $125,000

    Turnkey Chinese restaurant with fully equipped kitchen, dine-in seating, and takeout operations in a retail shopping center.

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    Turnkey Pizza Restaurant Operation
    Turnkey Pizza Restaurant Operation

    121 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos, CA 95003

    $600,000

    For sale turnkey Mountain Mike’s Pizza business with a fully equipped kitchen and dining area supporting dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

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    Potential Development Sites for Consideration

    Can't find the perfect fit? These Land listings present an alternative path: the potential to develop a property for your specific goals.

    Important: These AI-suggestions are a starting point, not a guarantee of permitted use. All zoning, permitting, and land use information must be independently verified by you with the appropriate local authorities before making any commitments.

    El Cerrito Commercial Development Opportunity
    El Cerrito Commercial Development Opportunity

    10046 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

    $499,000

    Vacant lot on high-traffic corridor, ideal for food business.

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    Prime Commercial Land in Hilmar
    Prime Commercial Land in Hilmar

    7940 Lander Ave, Hilmar, CA 95324

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    1.50 AC lot

    1.5-acre commercial parcel with utilities and high visibility.

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    Antioch Development Opportunity
    Antioch Development Opportunity

    809 Waldie Plz, Antioch, CA 94509

    $162,500

    Commercial land with robust development possibilities in Antioch, California.

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    Lodi Land Near I-5
    Lodi Land Near I-5

    6652 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA 95242

    $1,300,000
    3.70 AC lot

    3.7 acre commercial land parcel with high visibility.

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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

    $2,015,000
    Estimated value
    3,308 sqft 0.25 AC lot
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    860 41st Ave
    RESTAURANT

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

    $1,190,000
    Estimated value
    780 sqft 0.04 AC lot
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    893 41st Ave
    RESTAURANT

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

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

    23123 Hwy 17, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    Value Estimation by Request
    3,074 sqft 8.80 AC lot
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    399 Bch St
    RESTAURANT

    399 Bch St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5415

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

    1545 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3928

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    0.05 AC lot
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    21490 Clf Dr
    RESTAURANT

    21490 Clf Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-4841

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    2,100 sqft 0.37 AC lot
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    529 Seabright Ave
    BAR, TAVERN

    529 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-3451

    $1,950,000
    Estimated value
    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

    $960,000
    Estimated value
    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
    $5,930,000
    Estimated value
    2,478 sqft 0.33 AC lot
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    525 Water St
    RESTAURANT

    525 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4112

    $1,890,000
    Estimated value
    0.20 AC lot
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    503 Water St
    RESTAURANT

    503 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4112

    Value Estimation by Request
    1,068 sqft 0.03 AC lot
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    525 Water St
    RESTAURANT

    525 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4112

    $1,910,000
    Estimated value
    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

    $1,570,000
    Estimated value
    2,016 sqft 0.29 AC lot
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    2403 Msn St
    RESTAURANT

    2403 Msn St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5225

    $1,875,000
    Estimated value
    2,443 sqft 0.10 AC lot
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    1800 Soquel Ave
    RESTAURANT

    1800 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1333

    $3,810,000
    Estimated value
    9,100 sqft 0.34 AC lot
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    1517 Ocean St
    RESTAURANT

    1517 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-2826

    Value Estimation by Request
    4,461 sqft 0.33 AC lot
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    435 Frnt St
    RESTAURANT

    435 Frnt St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4503

    $1,135,000
    Estimated value
    0.35 AC lot
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    1404 Soquel Ave
    DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

    1404 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2111

    $1,110,000
    Estimated value
    1,639 sqft 0.27 AC lot
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    55 Frnt St
    RESTAURANT

    55 Frnt St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5427

    Value Estimation by Request
    648 sqft 0.13 AC lot
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    Santa Cruz, CA Restaurants Market Trends and Statistics

    Explore 72 restaurants for sale in Santa Cruz, CA, showcased through 4 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 4,786 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $13,724,000.

    Sale prices for restaurant properties in Santa Cruz, CA start at $1,590,000, averaging $3,431,000, and reaching up to $7,995,000 — 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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    Top Commercial Asset Segments

    Commercial property segments ranked by active listings on the market

    Conventional restaurants 4
    Drive through restaurants 1

    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 $8M

    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%

    Listings Trend

    New vs delisted commercial listings in Santa Cruz County

    New Delisted

    Total CRE Inventory on Market (SF)

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