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Listed by Tim Allen • Coldwell Banker Realty
$5,400,000
Est. payment /mo
8 Beds
6 Baths
5,949 SqFt
Active
535 Highland Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,949 sqft
Price per Sqft $907
MLS Listing ID ML82037953
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 5
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1886
Lot Size 3.420 Acres
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source Datashare MLSListings
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
Interior
Heating Radiant, Other
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Number 4
Fireplaces Type Family Room, Living Room, Other
Fireplace Yes
Exterior
Garage Spaces 3.0
View Bay, City Lights
Private Pool true
Building
Foundation Raised, Other
Water Public
Schools
School District Not Listed, Santa Cruz City Elementary
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