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$1,385,000

For Sale - Active
126 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,900 Square Feet
0.07 Acres Lot
Built in 1883
For Sale - Active
1 Units
Checked: 13 hours ago
Updated: Sep 01, 2025 at 10:05AM

Investment Summary


Potential Missing Expenses

We noticed that property taxes are missing—this is a standard expense and should be considered in your estimate.

Monthly Cash Flow
-$3,208
Cap Rate
3.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-12.1%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.54
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-7.7%

Property Description


0.07 Acres Lot
Built in 1883
For Sale - Active
1 Units

This beautifully updated late 1800s home blends historic charm with modern living and offers duplex potential with its multi-family zoning. The remodeled kitchen, featuring stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops, opens to a standout butlers pantry. Equipped with its own sink, counter space, and storage, the pantry is ideal for meal prep, entertaining, or a stylish coffee bar, adding rare convenience and sophistication. The home boasts new wooden floors, updated wiring and plumbing, fresh paint inside and out, and a fully remodeled downstairs bathroom. The laundry area includes a new LG washer and dryer. Upstairs, you'll find two bedrooms and a cozy sunroom, perfect as an office or retreat. With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, drought-resistant landscaping, new fencing, half a new roof, and a new driveway to a storage area, this corner-lot property is move-in ready. Situated on a quiet road near the Kaiser Permanente Arena, West Cliff Drive, the Wharf, and downtown Santa Cruz, its also close to new developments, expanded housing, and river connections. This gem offers historic charm, modern updates, and investment potential in a vibrant community. Note: Flexibility as a Single Family Residence or Duplex with separate meters & addresses!

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Off Street
  • Details: Off Street
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 7
  • # of Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Shingle

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 00702201
  • Lot Size: 3223 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Victorian
  • Year Built: 1883

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $0

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None

Location

  • County: Santa Cruz

Listing Details


Listed by:
Mike Morgan
Coldwell Banker Realty
(831) 419-1225

Source:
bridgeMLS
MLS#: ML82011809
bridgeMLS

Investment Summary


Potential Missing Expenses

We noticed that property taxes are missing—this is a standard expense and should be considered in your estimate.

Monthly Cash Flow
-$3,208
Cap Rate
3.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-12.1%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.54
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-7.7%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$1,385,000
Amount financed:
-$1,108,000
Down payment:
$277,000
Closing costs:
$41,550
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$318,550
Square feet:
1,900
Cost per square foot:
$729
Monthly rent per square foot:
$2.89

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$1,108,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.500%
Principal & interest:
$7,003
Property tax:
$0
Insurance:
$385
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$7,388

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$5,500 $66,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$330 -$3,960
Operating income:
$5,170 $62,040

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$385-$4,620
Property management: (8%)
8%-$440-$5,280
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$275-$3,300
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$275-$3,300
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (25%)
25%-$1,375-$16,500

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$3,795 $45,540
Mortgage payments:
-$7,003 -$84,036
Cash flow:
$3,208 $38,496