Expansive views of Santa Cruz proper, the ocean glitters in the distance. End of a private gravel road just off Glen Canyon Road < 2 miles to midtown. While close to town the property feels much farther away from the hustle and bustle of town. +/- 3 acres. A secluded paradise. Includes a cozy warm 20 foot diameter yurt (< 4 years old), bathhouse, solar system, propane service. Satellite internet from Viaset works perfectly as well as cell service. Theres space to grow your own food and live in harmony with the land. There are 20+ fruit trees including citrus, peaches, asian pears, apples, persimmons, olives and figs and several raised garden beds gopher wired and fenced for rabbits. There is irrigation to the garden beds. The entire property has 8 ft perimeter fencing (no deer here) and two large driveway gates. There is ample sun and you are above the fog line. It is fully self contained with a composting toilet, shower kitchen and stove/oven. The road was rocked with both drain rock and base rock and recently paved in sections. Listen to the sounds of the owls at night and the baby quails in the spring. Gaze at the stars on a clear night. Breath in the fresh air. The sunrises and sunsets are magical & colorful up here. This property is very special, come see for yourself.
Welcome to the " May Avenue Craftsman." Discover the perfect opportunity to create your dream home in the heart of Santa Cruz! This prime lot comes with preliminary plans, ready for review, for a beautifully designed 1,500 sq. ft. craftsman-style home. The plans feature three spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms, blending timeless charm with modern comfort. Enjoy the unbeatable location with easy access to Santa Cruz's stunning beaches and vibrant local attractions. For commuters, Highway 17 and other major thoroughfares are conveniently nearby, providing a smooth connection to Silicon Valley. This is your chance to build the home youve always envisioned in one of Santa Cruzs most desirable neighborhoods. Dont let this incredible opportunity slip away.
Build your dream home in the highly desirable Braemoor neighborhood of Bonny Doon! This sunny 1.591-acre parcel features sweeping panoramic views, a large flat building site, and convenient access via a well-paved road. The property is fully equipped with an existing well, septic system, PG&E electrical service, AND building plans. Pre-cleared by Santa Cruz County after the CZU fires, plans are in process for a 2,163 sqft 2-bedroom, 3.5-bath home with a 544 sqft garage and a 413 sqft rooftop deck. Braemoor is a welcoming community in the Santa Cruz Mountains where many homes are already rebuilt or under construction. This property also offers potential financing options, such as a 203H-FHA renovation loan requiring as little as 3.5% down, making it easier to build the home of your dreams. Dont miss this opportunity to create something truly special in this vibrant and scenic neighborhood!
Courtesy: eXp Realty of California Inc
Positioned on this parcel, you'll discover the ideal canvas for your future residence or a serene tiny house retreat, offering views of beautiful redwoods and a sparkling ocean view! With its proximity to town, this location effortlessly strikes a harmonious balance between urban convenience and rustic charm. Enjoy easy access to both Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley, making your daily commute on Highway 17 a breeze. Additionally, the owner holds 1/4 rights to the well on the property, complete with a storage tank. Electricity is readily available along the street, adjacent to the driveway. Don't miss the extraordinary opportunity that awaits on this 4-acre property with a charming tiny home, inviting you to embrace a lifestyle of tranquility, sustainability, and a profound connection with the natural world.
Positioned on this parcel, you'll discover the ideal canvas for your future residence or a serene tiny house retreat, offering views of beautiful redwoods and a sparkling ocean view! With its proximity to town, this location effortlessly strikes a harmonious balance between urban convenience and rustic charm. Enjoy easy access to both Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley, making your daily commute on Highway 17 a breeze. Additionally, the owner holds 1/4 rights to the well on the property, complete with a storage tank. Electricity is readily available along the street, adjacent to the driveway. Don't miss the extraordinary opportunity that awaits on this 4-acre property with a charming tiny home, inviting you to embrace a lifestyle of tranquility, sustainability, and a profound connection with the natural world.
Courtesy: eXp Realty of California Inc
Incredible top of the world views from this gorgeous 5AC mountain property in Braemoor Estates, an area of newer, multi-million-dollar luxury homes. Excellent opportunity to build your dream home, w/county expedited review process. Pre-clearance proposal to construct a 2-story 3,561 sq ft home w/3BD/3.5BA, attached 746 sq ft garage/workshop & 537 sq ft deck. PGE to the site, private well, septic, propane & circular drive to build your modern, luxury home + potential for a 1,000 sq ft ADU, w/landscaping & civil plans for grading & drainage avail. In-ground swimming pool & hot tub remain from previous residence pre-CZU. Enjoy a refreshing swim while taking in the breathtaking views from Loma Prieta to Mt Hamilton's Lick Observatory. So much has been done to this gorgeous property, making it an ideal opportunity for your forever home or private mountain retreat. Above the fog line, in a work from home locale, w/good cell coverage & high-speed internet nearby, in a neighborhood that radiates w/resiliency, a community being rebuilt, exists this perfect balance of peace, tranquility & beauty from the surrounding nature, expansive views & nearby San Vicente 8,500 acre preserve w/trails. 20 minutes to Hwy 1 beaches for some of the best surf in the states, UCSC & mountain biking trails.
Ready to Build! Development Opportunity. Join the Circle of Friends, a groundbreaking co-housing community focused onsustainability and connection. Three lots available to build your own custom home with friends in a fantastic location 3 blocks from Westcliff & the beach! The tentative map has been approved for ten lots with garden and community centric spaces. Each home will have a minimum of two parking spots, and an 8,000 sq. ft. open space will serve as the community hub. Join us in building a brighter future where sustainable living meets community engagement. Buy all three lots for $4.2 or just one for $1.4. Lots 8, 9 and 10 are currently available. Seller has completed the Civil Plan, Geotech, Historical Evaluation Report, CEQA Exemption, Traffic Plan, Site Plan, Arborist Report, Landscape Plan and Peer Review. Original Church has already been demolished and scraped to prep site for utility connections. Temporary power pole on site for construction. All disclosures publicly available on City of Santa Cruz Planning website.
Looking to build your home in Santa Cruz County and need all the conveniences of water, septic, power, pre-clearance, geotechnical, and civil engineering with plans in place? Look no further than 195 San Vicente Terrace with views and full solar access to all your power needs. Private driveway off San Vicente and offering valley views this parcel -Ready To Build-is located minutes away from Highway 1, Santa Cruz, Davenport and Boulder Creek. Plans for a 2504 Sqft home with 440 Sqft Garage in hand making your dream that much closer to reality! Dream your life and live the dream.
Courtesy: Tuscana Properties
888-584-2084
Development Opportunity to Build. Join the Circle of Friends, a groundbreaking co-housing community focused on sustainability and connection. Three (3) lots available to build your own custom home with friends in a fantastic location 3 blocks from Westcliff & the beach! The tentative map has been approved for ten lots with garden and community centric spaces. Each home will have a minimum of two parking spots, and an 8,000 sq. ft. open space will serve as the community hub. Join us in building a brighter futurewhere sustainable living meets community engagement. Buy all three lots or just one for $1.4.
Development Opportunity to Build. Join the Circle of Friends, a groundbreaking co-housing community focused on sustainability and connection. Three (3) lots available to build your own custom home with friends in a fantastic location 3 blocks from Westcliff & the beach! The tentative map has been approved for ten lots with garden and community centric spaces. Each home will have a minimum of two parking spots, and an 8,000 sq. ft. open space will serve as the community hub. Join us in building a brighter futurewhere sustainable living meets community engagement. Buy all three lots or just one for $1.4.
Courtesy: Tuscana Properties
Permit for rebuild ready to be issued. Enjoy Santa Cruz Mtn lifestyle on this fabulous generational property. TWO CONTIGUOUS PARCELS total 4+ acres w/ meadow, seasonal creek & granite outcroppings for Tahoe feel! Original home lost in CZU fire; the rebuild permits ready to pick up. Permit fees included in sale, as are all the plans, design work, & research which got us here. Build the home as designed or modify the plans to suit your taste. Zoned for a main home, an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and a junior ADU (attached to the main home). Add barns, shops, sheds, or resurrect the corral which housed a couple of horses here for years. Abundant water from a spring AND a productive well ensure your ability to irrigate the meadow, gardens & many tree specimens. Located near the top of the Santa Cruz Mtns, we are usually above the coastal fog. In fact, we enjoy snow almost every year! The bus serving our well regarded Bonny Doon Elementary stops not far away. Once on Empire Grade less than 3/4 mile from the property, UCSC is a straight shot of +/- 8 miles down Empire Grade, with no stop sign nor traffic signal until you get to campus. Like water sports? Drop down Pine Flat & visit any of the famous North Coast beaches along scenic Rt. 1. Truly an opportunity for a generational home!
Back on Market! CZU fire parcel with working well and connected PGE power. Flat parcel with long views across the San Lorenzo Valley and over the Hwy 17 Summit. Be part of the Braemoor rebirth, like the Phoenix rising from the ashes. This parcel is rectangular, with one of the long sides fenced and bordering the famous Crest Ranch Christmas tree farm. Tucked in a quiet corner of Braemoor with no traffic, it is a world apart. Santa Cruz County CZU fire response clean-up is compete, with the official Property Clearance Notification issued on April 12, 2021. A detailed survey and topo map have been prepared to assist you in the rebuild design and permit process. Do you enjoy hiking? This parcel is very close to the public access point for the San Vicente Redwoods preserve of nearly 8,500 acres with hiking, handicapped access and horseback riding trails. Paved parking a plus! Currently getting a septic repair permit for the installation of a new septic tank to replace the fiberglass tank damaged in the fire.
Courtesy: Avil Soleiman, Broker
408-807-5657
Far from Everything, Close to Perfect!. This 25-acre vacant land in Santa Cruz near Bonny Doon, California, offers an exceptional investment opportunity paired with the ultimate weekend getaway experience. Tucked behind two locked gates at the end of a private road, this land promises unparalleled privacy and tranquility. Situated near the iconic Pacific Coast Highway and just minutes from Davenport, it boasts breathtaking, almost 180-degree panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, providing some of the best sunset vistas and whale-watching opportunities in the region. The propertys proximity to Big Basin State Park adds to its appeal, making it a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to build your dream home or simply enjoy the serenity of the ocean views and natural surroundings, this property is a rare find that offers endless possibilities.
Far from Everything, Close to Perfect!. This 25-acre vacant land in Santa Cruz near Bonny Doon, California, offers an exceptional investment opportunity paired with the ultimate weekend getaway experience. Tucked behind two locked gates at the end of a private road, this land promises unparalleled privacy and tranquility. Situated near the iconic Pacific Coast Highway and just minutes from Davenport, it boasts breathtaking, almost 180-degree panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, providing some of the best sunset vistas and whale-watching opportunities in the region. The propertys proximity to Big Basin State Park adds to its appeal, making it a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to build your dream home or simply enjoy the serenity of the ocean views and natural surroundings, this property is a rare find that offers endless possibilities.
Courtesy: Avil Soleiman, Broker
Build YOUR dream estate or perhaps 3 on nearly 25 acres (Potential to split into 3 buildable parcels considering recent septic perc test, well production, and zoning) featuring 8 acres useable land. High producing well (22gpm) with water tank, power available close-by, and septic system feasible. Geographic features include a gated 6 acre meadow with long private driveway, a ravine, and a few knolls throughout the property. Construct trails, build a sports court, install a full size lap pool, or setup the ideal equestrian facility - how would use this incredible piece of land? Loma Alta is an understated Santa Cruz community off the gated Old Pilkington Rd with home sites offering views, accessibility, with a unique and pleasant climate. Situated just beyond Delaveaga golf course this site is close to activities like an 18 hole golf course, driving range, disc golf, and theatre as well as the locally famous Grille restaurant. Maintain one of the most exclusive addresses in the county while still being within reach of Santa Cruz, beaches, shopping, amenities, and SJC international airport.
Residential Development Opportunity. The site is 1.49 Acres/64,960 SF and will be delivered as its own parcel. It is within the city limits of Santa Cruz County, adjacent to Arana Gulch, a 68-acre public green space with multi-use trails for hiking, bicycling, and trail access to the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. Site access is from Frederick Street and by a deeded easement on Montesano Street. The primary frontage is 338 feet along Frederick Street. The area is easily accessed from Highways 1 and 17 and is served by public transportation less than 1/2 mile away. Zoning is RL and is described as Multiple Residence - Low Density. The allowable density is 2,200 square feet per unit (1,600 square feet per unit for one-bedroom/studio units). On a 64,960-square-foot lot, 30 units are allowed, or 41 units for all one-bedroom/studio units. The property is within 0.5 miles of a transit stop along Soquel Avenue and would qualify under the current density bonus and reduced parking requirements.
This is a rare and spectacular offering with multiple uses; though what makes this property so special is its A+ location. The property is literally adjacent to Wilder State Park! This means you have direct access to nearly 11 miles of park land that travels from forest to the oceans front. And if that was not enough, you are only 4.8 miles to UC Santa Cruz and 6 miles from Shopping and Restaurants. The property is had been used to board horses, though the potential uses seem so abundant that the end user will have much to dream about. Currently only about 3+ acres are reserved for equestrian facilities, though the property is also suitable for a large vineyard, an Estate quality ranch, or for those that desire to own their own 144+ acre Utopia. Whatever you decide, you will have the pleasure of owning acres of majestic forests, including: 5 meadows that range from 1 to 4 acres of flat to gently sloped open space. There's also more than a couple wonderful locations to build your private estate. One of those location offers an ocean view. Simply unbelievable!
Almost a half and acre with a beautiful meadow tucked in a serene setting! Prior owners did a lot of work to determine buildability and potential. This property has all the infastructure available to be able to build....sewer, water, electricity. What would you like to create here? Let's talk about the possibilities. Excellent Scotts Valley schools, easy freeway access, and not far to shopping and beaches!
Courtesy: CENTURY 21 Real Estate Alliance
831-477-2121
Almost a half and acre with a beautiful meadow tucked in a serene setting! Prior owners did a lot of work to determine buildability and potential. This property has all the infastructure available to be able to build....sewer, water, electricity. What would you like to create here? Let's talk about the possibilities. Excellent Scotts Valley schools, easy freeway access, and not far to shopping and beaches!
Courtesy: CENTURY 21 Real Estate Alliance
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Over one acre of flat land in Live Oak adjacent to Chanticleer Park offers many possibilities. The county is in the process of upgrading their sewer system to support more density at this site. PUD, townhouses, apartments or condos, there are many options for developing this property. This site is conveniently located near the freeway, beaches, Dominican and Sutter hospitals, Live Oak Elementary and Leo's Haven Playground. Situated in a desirable established neighborhood, this is one of the last prime lots left for development.
Santa Cruz is located in California. Santa Cruz, California has a population of 62,714. Santa Cruz is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 29.75% 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 is $96,217. 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 is 29 years.
The average high temperature in July is 77.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 39.5 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 32.5 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.
