Marc Prefontaine, Realtor - Santa Cruz, California

04/01/2023

Open House all weekend Sat 4/1 & Sun 4/2 - 1-4pm. Come by and say hi!

Today's Listing of the day comes from Marc Prefontaine, Realtor - Santa Cruz, California!
Live the good life by the sea. First time on the market in over 50 years! Beautiful, turn-key home situated in one of the hottest neighborhoods in Santa Cruz. Just minutes away from world-class surf, Jade St. Park, restaurants and easy access to everyday shopping, 41st Ave. and Capitola Village. The home features a spacious 2 bed/2 baths with an open floor plan and bonus room that can be used for home theater, play room, guests, etc - only limit is your imagination. Other features include a brand new kitchen, new floors, fresh paint (inside and out) and new roof. The primary suite, located upstairs, has a spacious open feel and options or extra living/work space. All situated on a sunny flat lot in the heart of Opal Cliffs.

08/14/2017

Buyers beware! ;)

http://www.urbo.com/content/things-you-do-not-want-to-find-as-a-homeowner?rtg=inkm-F5jSU1¶m4=urbo-fni-fbss-1079-us-mo¶m5=10154717048951186¶m6=23842606913530635

So, you're a homeowner? Congratulations! Would you like a mummified body, walls full of snakes, or a secret burial ground with that?

07/28/2017

New listing.
Upper Westside Santa Cruz, 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath. Minutes to U.C.S.C. Campus & beach.
Asking $1,395,000.
For questions or private showing call:
Deborah Cousins ~ 831.234.6552
Marc Prefontaine ~ 831.247.5621

Open House this weekend 1-4pm Saturday and Sunday. Stop by and say hello!

http://www.homecb.com/209seaborg

Outstanding 5 bedroom, 3 bath home on the Upper Westside of Santa Cruz, close to UCSC Campus, hiking trails and minutes to the beach.  This spacious, remodeled property also offers an additional 2 bonus rooms for a potential 7 bedroom home /extra office /nursery /game room /study /library /gym etc. ...

05/27/2017

via ripl.com COMING SOON! 6 Bed / 3 Bath, 2800sqft ~ Upper Westside Santa Cruz home. The property is currently being remodeled and will be available July 1st, 2017. Agent previews available now. Contact us for details. Co-listed with Deborah Cousins.

05/13/2017

via ripl.com Open House today from 1-4pm. 114 Seaborg Pl. Santa Cruz. 5 bed/3bath. $1,495,000

04/15/2017

Very lucky to call Santa Cruz home.

http://m.sfgate.com/news/article/Santa-Cruz-Gallup-Healthways-Well-Being-Index-10986955.php

Want to live with a sense of bliss? Move to this laid-back coastal community with an intellectual, surfer vibe.

04/13/2017

Just listed: Gorgeous, 5 bedroom, upper Westside, Executive home ~ Mint condition ~ Large, private gardens in coveted neighbourhood ~ unbeatable location ~ walking distance to U.C.S.C., & just minutes to ocean & beaches. Asking: $1,495,000.

OPEN FOR BROKERS TOUR TODAY (4/13/17) FROM: 9:30am - 12 noon. Come by and take look!

Marc Prefontaine, Coldwell Banker: 831-247-5621
Deborah Cousins, Coldwell Banker: 831-234-6552

www.homecb.com/114seaborg

Beautiful Upper Westside home on a quiet cul-de-sac in prime location. Open floor plan with hardwood floors, updated chef's kitchen with island, custom cabinetry, concrete counters and stainless appliances. Master suite on the first level and an elegant executive suite upstairs. Custom bathrooms and...

04/01/2017

Just listed. 138 Baldwin St., Santa Cruz.
Infinitely charming possibilities ~ romantic, lower Westside Santa Cruz bungalow, premier location, huge lot, extremely private, yet close to ocean, restaurants & U.C.S.C. Campus. Some say the Westside is the best side ... 😄.

Call for showing.
Marc Prefontaine, Coldwell Banker, 831-247-5621.
Deborah Cousins, Coldwell Banker, 831-234-6552.

http://www.homecb.com/138baldwin

Charming bungalow on the lower Westside sits on a large, flat lot and endless possibilities. The home is well situated on the lot allowing maximum potential for a tranquil back garden and entertainment space. You could also add a guest house/garage/workshop or expand the existing home. The options a...

03/09/2017

COMING SOON! Cozy 1910 Lower Westside Santa Cruz bungalow on a sunny 6229 sqft lot. Listing price: $795,000

01/22/2017

Less red tape for accessory dwelling units is a step in the right direction for both homeowners and our rental options here in Santa Cruz. See below:

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/government-and-politics/20170110/santa-cruz-county-supervisors-to-change-adu-rules

SANTA CRUZ >> When Gov. Jerry Brown signed SB 1069 in September, supporters praised the legislation for making accessory dwelling units less expensive to build by prohibiting water and sewer agencies from charging hookup fees for a rental inside

01/15/2017

This remodel info seems appropriate as I have been getting a lot of calls from folks for fixer uppers in order to break into Santa Cruz real estate ownership. Always good to know some basic numbers when evaluating these sort of options.

http://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/how-much-does-it-cost-to-renovate-a-house/?cid=smc_editorial_fb_Agents_link

How much does it cost to renovate a house? Check out this detailed budget breakdown before you so much as eye a tile sample.

01/13/2017

FYI - the City of Santa Cruz is asking everyone to try and reduce their water usage over the next couple of days.
http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/departments/water/water-shortage-emergency

The City of Santa Cruz declared a local emergency on January 11 due to storm damage to City infrastructure. The City is experiencing a water shortage due to infrastructure damage caused by recent storms. Please note: THIS IS NOT A WATER QUALITY EMERGENCY! Water quality has not been affected in any…