1540 Bulb Avenue

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  A beautifully updated single-level home on an oversized lot in Live Oak. Enjoy 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, stylish finishes, a spacious yard, and an ideal location close to beaches, parks, shopping, and everything Santa Cruz has to offer.

Tucked away on a flag lot in the heart of Live Oak, this beautifully updated single-level home offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and convenience. Set on an expansive lot with abundant gardening potential, the property provides a peaceful retreat just minutes from 41st Avenue shopping, dining, and world-class surfing at Pleasure Point. Inside, natural light fills the thoughtfully designed floor plan featuring luxury vinyl plank flooring, a cozy gas fireplace, and spacious living areas ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen brings a refreshing coastal personality with custom tile accents and cool ocean tones, creating a stylish focal point. Granite countertops, ample cabinetry, and an easy connection to the dining area make the space as functional as it is inviting. The home offers four generously sized bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite. Both bathrooms have been tastefully updated with coastal-inspired vanities, designer tile work, and beautifully tiled tub/shower enclosures. Outside, the oversized lot offers endless opportunities to create your dream garden, entertain outdoors, or simply enjoy the privacy of the setting. An attached two-car garage completes the package.

Days on Market

11 days

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$1,499,000

List Price

$1,499,000

On Market Date

Jul 29, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Home

Area

45 - Live Oak

Zip Code

95062

MLS ID

ML82051002

APN

031-121-66-000

Year Built

1978

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Unavailable

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

4

Bath

2

Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Tile

Parking

7

Attached Garage, Parking Area

SQ FT

1,738

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

12,066.0

Lot Acres

0.276997 Acres

Kitchen

Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator

Cooling

None

Dining Room

Dining Area

Disclosures

Natural Hazard Disclosure

Family Room

No Family Room

Flooring

Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum

Foundation

Crawl Space

Fire Place

Living Room

Heating

Central Forced Air

Laundry

In Garage

Fee

Unavailable

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