This hilltop home has been thoughtfully updated and boasts views of the ocean, open space and wildlife. Just minutes from everything yet tucked away on a quiet, sought after street, it provides a rare blend of convenience, privacy and serenity. High ceilings, clean architectural lines and abundant natural light add to the home's refined, yet warm feel. Enjoy views from the kitchen, family room, primary suite or decks. Seamless indoor outdoor flow invites you to step onto the rear deck to enjoy views of the ocean and wild space, or gather around the fire pit on the side deck which feels like an extension of the living room. The kitchen features quartz countertops, custom cabinetry and high end appliances. Hardwood floors run throughout. The spacious primary suite offers a private retreat with views, an ensuite bathroom, walk-in closet & office nook. Two additional bedrooms are generously sized. The outdoor spaces are truly exceptional. Professionally designed grounds feature lush landscaping, including native plants, persimmon, pomegranate, & citrus trees. Raised gardening beds and a lower deck overlook the community greenbelt and ocean, creating a peaceful connection to nature. This home captures the essence of Santa Cruz living- just move in and enjoy the coastal lifestyle.
Experience quintessential California living in this beautifully maintained ranch-style home, situated on a spacious corner lot that maximizes indoor/outdoor living. Its prime location offers easy access to the stunning beaches of Santa Cruz, major commuter routes like Highway 1 and Soquel San Jose Road, and outdoor recreation like hiking and mountain bike trails, along with local restaurants and more. An inviting front porch welcomes you, offering the ideal spot to sip your morning coffee. Venture inside to a thoughtfully designed floor plan where the kitchen and dining areas flow together. Home cooks will love the matching stainless steel appliances and generous counter space. The living room is anchored by a cozy fireplace, creating the perfect for movie nights or curling up with a good book on a rainy day. Outside, the expansive backyard is a dream for gardening enthusiasts and entertainers alike, offering endless possibilities. Enjoy summer barbecues on the spacious concrete patio or bring your creative landscaping vision to life in this oversized backyard.
This turnkey 3-bed/1.5 bath home offers quintessential California living in Santa Cruz' Prospect Heights neighborhood, with excellent access to Highway 17 and Highway 1 for commuting. You'll be close to the locally owned Shoppers Corner for groceries, world-class outdoor recreation, including DeLaveaga Golf Course and hiking and mountain biking trails, and Santa Cruz' iconic beaches. The home features wonderful curb appeal with an inviting front porch, an ideal place to start your day with morning coffee while watching the world gently come to life. Inside, you'll find a thoughtfully designed floor plan. The kitchen features newly installed shaker cabinets, matching stainless steel appliances, and a timeless subway tile backsplash. The kitchen flows into the living room, which is anchored by a cozy fireplace, perfect for curling up with a gripping book or your favorite show. The primary bedroom offers direct access to a private patio, just imagine enjoying a glass of wine at sunset after a long day in your own private sanctuary. Set on just over a quarter-acre lot, the property has mature landscaping with terraced levels, multiple outdoor spaces, a detached storage shed, and a spacious driveway with parking for numerous vehicles, including room for an oversized vehicle or boat.
This single level home has been updated over the years and is situated in the desirable Prospect Heights neighborhood within walking distance to De Laveaga Elementary School. There are hiking trails nearby, a golf course, and just minutes from the beach. The interior features a spacious, open living room equipped with a wood stove . Both the living room and primary bedroom offer access to private decks. Additional features include a separate utility room, a basement for extra storage, and a detached 2 car garage. The large lot boasts meandering gardens, a beautiful redwood tree, a greenhouse, a pond and storage shed. This property offers significant potential for its next owner , and may be a good candidate for a lot split.
Nestled in the Santa Cruz Gardens neighborhood, this 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home features wonderful curb appeal thanks to updated landscaping and an inviting front porch, the perfect spot to savor your morning coffee while watching the neighborhood come to life. Recent updates include beautifully refinished hardwood floors and paint. The thoughtfully designed floor plan offers wonderful separation of space. While the common areas flow together beautifully. The living room is anchored by a cozy fireplace, an ideal spot to curl up in front of with a good book or your favorite show during the cooler months. Spend your weekends enjoying the near year-round good weather that Santa Cruz has to offer in the spacious backyard with plenty of room for gardening, playing fetch with Fido, BBQing with guests or simply relaxing. With easy access to major commuter thoroughfares, world-class outdoor recreational activities like hiking or mountain biking at Demonstration Forest or surfing at the point, delicious locally owned restaurants, shopping, and more, its easy to see what makes this home so special.
Custom built, beautifully reimagined and brought back to life. Set on over 2 acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains, this updated 2,700+ sq ft property blends its original mid-century character with modern comfort and style. A "treehouse on a hill", this home features open-beamed ceilings, knotty pine accents, kiln-dried redwood railings, and a cozy loft library with built-in seating and serene treetop views. Expansive windows fill the home with natural light and showcase the surrounding redwoods. The flexible floor plan offers four bedrooms and two baths, with two bedrooms on each level, plus a dedicated office area and generous food and wine storage. Outdoor living is enhanced by the private, tree-lined setting with deck space for days to relax or explore. The property includes an attached two-car garage, plus a detached two-car garage with workshop space for all your toys and tinkering. Peaceful and private, yet ideally located just minutes from Highway 17 for easy access to Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, and beaches. Welcome Home!
Experience quintessential California living in this beautifully maintained ranch-style home, situated on a spacious corner lot that maximizes indoor/outdoor living. Its prime location offers easy access to the stunning beaches of Santa Cruz, major commuter routes like Highway 1 and Soquel San Jose Road, and outdoor recreation like hiking and mountain bike trails, along with local restaurants and more. An inviting front porch welcomes you, offering the ideal spot to sip your morning coffee. Venture inside to a thoughtfully designed floor plan where the kitchen and dining areas flow together. Home cooks will love the matching stainless steel appliances and generous counter space. The living room is anchored by a cozy fireplace, creating the perfect for movie nights or curling up with a good book on a rainy day. Outside, the expansive backyard is a dream for gardening enthusiasts and entertainers alike, offering endless possibilities. Enjoy summer barbecues on the spacious concrete patio or bring your creative landscaping vision to life in this oversized backyard.
Rare one of a kind opportunity to own nearly 20 acres in one of Santa Cruz's most desirable locations above the renowned DeLaveaga Golf Course and Shakespeare Santa Cruz. The historic family owned Loma Alta Ranch offers a private, peaceful setting with expansive pastures, mature oaks, wildlife and incredible views. This is a legacy property to be passed down through the generations. A truly remarkable property featuring a beautiful 2,400 sq. ft. barn w/4 stalls, a tack room, wash rack, hay storage, loft, office, and ½ bath with room for trailer parking, arena and round pen. There is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath caretakers home with guest quarters, outdoor kitchen, patio, fenced yard, 2 private wells and extra storage. Gated entry and private road access enhance the sense of exclusivity. Adjoining 30+ acres is also available as a separate parcel w/Ocean views tranquil setting, beautiful diverse landscape with knoll-top and valley views accessed through the Stable Lane Property. Conveniently located within minutes to Santa Cruz beaches, shopping, dining, and Bay Area access.
Great New Pricing on this Retro chic home in desirable Prospect Heights! Enter through the front courtyard area into a truly delightful experience. Living room with vaulted ceiling, hardwood flooring, fireplace, unique, open loft area above and a formal dining area. Entertainer's kitchen with island and informal dining area. Three bedrooms, three full baths plus a large family room area with unlimited possibilities with a separate entrance which could be used as a fourth bedroom, game room, in law quarters, teenage hangout, etc. All single level with the exception of the loft area and third bedroom which are situated upstairs. Mature landscaping and private back courtyard area. Detached two-car garage. Separate laundry room and storage shed. Location! Location! Location!
Once in a lifetime opportunity to become the next proprietor of 38 sprawling acres tucked away in its own hidden valley next to Chaminade Resort. It is so rare to find this level of seclusion and privacy while still being in town. The property has 5 parcels with a vast expanse of sunny acreage offering views, solitude, and incredible potential. Preliminary Rural Density Matrix suggests up to 4 potential building sites. An existing vintage cottage is set on a 1.88 acre parcel. The remaining 36+ acres are zoned RA. Property borders Chaminade to the West and Vacant Land (RA-D- Designated Park Site) to the North and East. For an end-user, this rare offering of acreage- so close to town -could be transformed into a legacy estate with the right vision and craftsmanship. For a savvy investor or luxury home builder, this could be the rare gem for which you have been searching. Not to be missed. PRIVATE ROAD- Please do not drive by- showings by appointment only, please do not disturb occupants.
Santa Cruz is located in California. Santa Cruz, California 95065has a population of 9,119. Santa Cruz 95065 is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 31.1% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 30.25%.
The median household income in Santa Cruz, California 95065 is $62,974. The median household income for the surrounding county is $96,093 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Santa Cruz 95065 is 34.1 years.
The average high temperature in July is 95.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 38.2 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 25.1 inches per year, with 0.1 inches of snow per year.
