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535 Highland AVE Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Key Details
Sold Price $5,400,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Home
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,949 sqft
Price per Sqft $907
MLS Listing ID ML82037953
Sold Date 07/28/26
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1886
Lot Size 3.420 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Home
Property Description
Perched atop 3.42 private acres overlooking Monterey Bay and the lights of Santa Cruz, this extraordinary legacy estate offers a rare blend of privacy, scale, and proximity to Silicon Valley. Designed for those who value both connection and retreat, the property presents an exceptional opportunity for multigenerational living, executive respite, or a private family compound. Expansive indoor and outdoor gathering spaces create an ideal setting for entertaining on any scale, from intimate family celebrations to grand events. Sweeping views, open grounds, and thoughtfully designed living areas provide a seamless backdrop for creating lasting memories while enjoying the natural beauty of the Central Coast. The estate's generous footprint offers flexibility for extended family, guests, personal collections, creative pursuits, or executive work-from-home lifestyles. Whether envisioned as a private sanctuary, an entertainer's showcase, or a generational asset to be enjoyed for decades to come, the possibilities are as inspiring as the setting itself. Conveniently located within reach of Silicon Valley's innovation centers while offering a world apart from the demands of everyday life, this is a property that combines luxury, privacy, and lifestyle in a truly exceptional way.
Location
State CA
County Santa Cruz
Area West Santa Cruz
Zoning Residential
Rooms
Family Room Separate Family Room
Other Rooms Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Library, Storage
Dining Room Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
Interior
Heating Radiant, Wall Furnace , Other
Cooling None
Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Type Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other
Exterior
Parking Features Detached Garage
Garage Spaces 3.0
Utilities Available Public Utilities
View Bay, City Lights, Ocean
Roof Type Composition
Building
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Raised, Other
Sewer Sewer Connected
Water Public
Others
Tax ID 001-141-45-000
Horse Property No
Special Listing Condition Not Applicable
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