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Santa Cruz, CA Retail Properties & Spaces for Sale

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C-N Commercial Land with Retail Income
Updated: Jun 5
C-N Commercial Land with Retail Income

236 Ocean ST, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

$1,987,000
0.23 AC lot
Two lots totaling 0.2262 acres
C‑N zoning with potential multifamily use subject to verification
Retail tenants in place through June 2026
Public water service and road frontage
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Mixed-Use Property with Vaulted Showroom
Updated: Aug 25
Mixed-Use Property with Vaulted Showroom

1111-1115 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

$1,695,000
300 sqft
Two‑parcel mixed‑use property with 1942 construction
Vacant high‑end retail showroom with recent ADA and interior improvements
Gated rear lot with secure parking for multiple vehicles
Two rear‑facing roll‑up doors connect the lot to the showroom
2‑inch gas line and access to ample power
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Three-Unit Retail Office Building
Three-Unit Retail Office Building

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

$4,950,000
10,204 sqft

Three-unit building with retail and office spaces, built in 1980, zoned CBD, 100% occupied and professionally managed.

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Multi-Tenant Retail Center
Multi-Tenant Retail Center

A-2525 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

$3,399,000
7,500 sqft 0.60 AC lot

Multi-tenant retail center with 35-space parking, leased to three tenants, and zoned C1.

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Multi-Lot Retail Development Site
Multi-Lot Retail Development Site

236 Ocean Street Ext, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

$1,987,000

Two commercially zoned lots with strong road frontage and existing retail tenants in place through June 2026.

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Downtown Santa Cruz Mixed-Use Building
Downtown Santa Cruz Mixed-Use Building

1114 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

$7,995,000
0.15 AC lot

Four-story mixed-use building with retail and residential units.

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Retail Building with Four Suites
Retail Building with Four Suites

300 7th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

$1,050,000

Single retail building totaling 1,500 SF with four individual suites and onsite parking.

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Auto Repair and RV Storage Site
Auto Repair and RV Storage Site

3501-3513 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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1.83 AC lot

Multiple structures support auto repair while a significant portion of the site is dedicated to RV storage.

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Retail Suite
Retail Suite

1420 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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2,390 sqft

Retail suite offered for sale with approximately 2,390 square feet of space.

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Mixed-Use Property With Expansion Plans
Mixed-Use Property With Expansion Plans

1129 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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1,555 sqft

Existing retail occupancy and private parking support current use while approved drawings add restaurant and residential components.

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Prime Pacific Avenue Retail/Office Building
Prime Pacific Avenue Retail/Office Building

1325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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5,044 sqft

Rare opportunity to own a building on Pacific Avenue.

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Commercial Condo on Pacific Avenue
Commercial Condo on Pacific Avenue

605 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

$329,000

392 SF commercial condominium in high-traffic Santa Cruz location.

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Fully Occupied NNN Property
Fully Occupied NNN Property

923 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Downtown Santa Cruz property with two long-term tenants under newly executed NNN lease agreements.

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Neighborhood Shopping Center at Intersection
Neighborhood Shopping Center at Intersection

1214 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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Seabright Plaza is a 100% occupied retail shopping center anchored by Ace Hardware at a major East Side intersection.

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Mixed-Use Shopping Center with Apartments
Mixed-Use Shopping Center with Apartments

1135 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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New mixed-use center features 13 apartments above seven ground-floor retail spaces.

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Two-Story Building in Downtown Santa Cruz
Two-Story Building in Downtown Santa Cruz

125 Walnut Ave & 130 Pearl Alley, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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17,319 sqft

Two-story, 97% leased building in downtown Santa Cruz.

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Based on your search, we've compiled 77 Potential Opportunities for your consideration. Besides 16 Active listings in Santa Cruz, CA, we suggest exploring several alternatives: 4 properties in Nearby Cities, and similar 56 Off-Market properties to explore as potential leads, plus 1 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.

Multi-Tenant Auto Shop Property
Multi-Tenant Auto Shop Property

5310 Scotts Valley Dr A - D, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

$1,750,000

Automotive space anchors a property with a residential unit and additional commercial suites.

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Auto Shop and Mixed-Use Building
Auto Shop and Mixed-Use Building

A-d-5310 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

$1,750,000

Leased automotive operations are accompanied by a one-bedroom residential unit and three additional commercial occupants.

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Retail Condo in Prime Location
Retail Condo in Prime Location

112 Capitola Avenue 100, Capitola, CA 95010

$1,200,000

Storefront condo in a walkable, bike-friendly Village location.

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Retail Space for Sale
Retail Space for Sale

1360 41st Ave, Capitola, CA 95010

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4,413 sqft

Retail property available for sale featuring 4,413 SF of retail space.

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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.

Midtown Development Opportunity
Midtown Development Opportunity

278 Grand Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

$988,888

Development property in San Jose's Urban Village zone.

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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.

1725 Msn St
SERVICE STATION WITH FOOD MART

1725 Msn St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4744

$320,000
Estimated value
1,074 sqft 0.27 AC lot
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1661 Soquel Dr
PARKING LOT

1661 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1709

$3,995,000
Estimated value
0.13 AC lot
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1661 Soquel Dr
PARKING LOT

1661 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1709

$330,000
Estimated value
0.65 AC lot
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823 Water St
GAS STATION

823 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4118

$9,950,000
Estimated value
0.28 AC lot
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833 Water St
CONVENIENCE STORE

833 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4118

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2,400 sqft 0.26 AC lot
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825 Water St
RETAIL STORES (PERSONAL SERVICES)

825 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4118

$9,950,000
Estimated value
0.37 AC lot
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622 Riv St
REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER, MALL

622 Riv St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

$1,535,000
Estimated value
33,429 sqft 2.78 AC lot
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450 Riv St
REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER, MALL

450 Riv St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-2725

$1,235,000
Estimated value
17,928 sqft 5.59 AC lot
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Santa Cruz, CA Retail Properties & Spaces Market Trends and Statistics

Explore 72 retail properties & spaces for sale in Santa Cruz, CA, showcased through 16 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 44,312 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $23,392,000.

Sale prices for stores in Santa Cruz, CA start at $329,000, averaging $2,924,000, 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

Storefront properties 9
Shopping centers 4
Auto shops 1
Automotive properties 1
Banks 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
95062 $1.4M
95065 $3.4M
95060 $3.8M

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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