81 Rooney Street, Santa Cruz, California 95065, Santa Cruz, - bed, bath

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ACTIVE$1,250,000
81 Rooney Street, Santa Cruz, California 95065
3Beds
2Baths
1,740Sqft
7,884Lot
Year Built
1973
Close
-
List price
$1.25M
Original List price
$1.46M
Price/Sqft
-
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
ML82009941
Home ConditionExcellent
Features
Good View:
Patio
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About this home

Welcome to 81 Rooney: An extensively remodeled single story turnkey home that has been reimagined inside and out. Inside we have two large living spaces: The first is a living/family room with a beautiful bay window. The second is open concept connecting with the kitchen and dining area and contains the only original feature of this 1970s home, a rustic wall to wall brick laid fireplace. The kitchen includes a butcher block island, quartz counters, a built-in bar, large pantry, and shiny stainless steel appliances. Venture down the long hallway to three oversized bedrooms with tasteful finishes and recessed lighting. The two car garage is fully finished with drywall, epoxy, washer/dryer, utility sink and custom work benches. Step out onto a 50 foot patio centered around an outdoor kitchen including a BBQ, sink, fridge and shaded by a 16 foot Redwood Pergola. Two symmetric stairways lead to a massive professionally installed turf lawn (always green!) boarded by Lemon, Lime, Pineapple Guava, Pear and Nectarine trees. The last 1/3 of the yard is flat sunny and ready for your imagination! You can add a pool, an ADU, 3 sheds, 4 sheds, a batting cage, pickle ball court, gazebo, spa, YOU NAME IT, (buyer to verify)! With so much more to talk about, we will see you at the open house!

Price History

Date
Event
Price
08/15/25
Price Change
$1,250,000-3.5%
08/07/25
Price Change
$1,295,000
06/05/25
Listing
$1,462,000
Neighborhood Comparison

 SubjectAverage HomeNeighbourhood Ranking (21 Listings)
Beds33
50%
Baths22
50%
Square foot1,7402,239
36%
Lot Size7,8849,627
41%
Price$1.25M$1.35M
32%
Price per square foot$718$704
50%
Built year19739855987
55%
HOA
Days on market153167
45%
Condition Rating
Excellent

Despite being built in 1973, this property has undergone an 'extensively remodeled' and 'reimagined' renovation, as stated in the description and clearly evident in the images. The kitchen features modern sage green cabinetry, quartz counters, a butcher block island, and shiny stainless steel appliances, all appearing new. Throughout the home, there's consistent light wood-look flooring and recessed lighting, giving it a fresh, contemporary feel. The garage is fully finished with an epoxy floor, and the backyard boasts a new outdoor kitchen and professionally installed turf. All visible components are new or virtually new, meeting current quality standards, making it a truly turnkey home.
Pros & Cons

Pros

Turnkey & Extensively Remodeled: The property has undergone extensive, high-quality renovations, offering a move-in ready experience with modern finishes throughout, including two large living spaces and oversized bedrooms with tasteful finishes.
Gourmet Kitchen: Features a fully updated kitchen with premium amenities including quartz counters, a butcher block island, built-in bar, large pantry, and shiny stainless steel appliances, seamlessly integrated into an open-concept design.
Exceptional Outdoor Entertainment Area: Boasts a large 50-foot patio centered around a built-in outdoor kitchen (BBQ, sink, fridge) and shaded by a 16-foot Redwood Pergola, perfect for entertaining.
Expansive & Versatile Lot: The massive lot includes a professionally installed, low-maintenance turf lawn, mature fruit trees, and a significant flat, sunny undeveloped portion offering ample space for potential additions like a pool or ADU (buyer to verify).
Highly Functional Finished Garage: The two-car garage is fully finished with drywall, epoxy flooring, a washer/dryer, utility sink, and custom workbenches, adding significant utility and value.

Cons

Significant Price Reductions: The property has experienced multiple price reductions from its original listing price of $1.462M to the current $1.25M, which may suggest market resistance or initial overpricing.
Age of Original Construction: Despite extensive remodeling, the home's 1973 build year might raise questions for some buyers regarding the condition of underlying systems (e.g., plumbing, electrical) not explicitly mentioned as fully replaced.
Undefined MLS Area: The MLS area is listed as '699 - Not Defined', which could slightly hinder specific neighborhood searches or market comparisons for some prospective buyers.

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