Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95060 | 8887 Empire Grade
MLS: ML81924168 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,450,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1,843 | 0.976 | 1960 |
Your oasis awaits! This beautiful property sits down the lane off the road tailored to fit the warmth and comfort of a mountain home. The main home features views from all windows to enjoy birds & wildlife, skylights add natural light. The kitchen has been updated with granite counters, slate tile. Private master suite w luxurious bathroom, walk -in shower and soaking tub, a door to the deck for easy access to the hot tub. In addition to the main house, there's a sweet cottage with 2 bedrooms 1 bath and a lloft, its adorable. The lot is private & sunny, offering peace and tranquility, The back yard is fully fernced, with meandering pathways, expertly landscaped, including a small orchard, garden beds, and even cabernet grapes on the trellis lots of room to play. A workshop like this is hard to find, perfect for working on projects and used as a ceramics studio & woodshop. Approx. 20 minutes to Santa Cruz & 11 mins. to downtown Felton for shopping and dining. A rare gem!
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML81924168 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Primary Suite/Retreat |
| Bathrooms | Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Outside Access, Primary - Oversized Tub |
| Kitchen | Countertop - Granite, Island, Pantry, Skylight(s) |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer |
| Dining Room | No Formal Dining Room |
| Family Room | No Family Room |
| Fireplace | Wood Stove |
| Flooring | Carpet, Hardwood, Tile |
| Laundry | Inside |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Central Forced Air, Stove - Wood |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space |
| Pool | Spa/Hot Tub |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Detached, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Bonny Doon Union Elementary |
| High School District | Santa Cruz City High |
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Zoning | RR |
Christine Clayton
Anderson Christie, Inc.
License #: 01407021
Phone: (831) 588-8078
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonny Doon Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.32 mi | 6 |
| Ludlow Preschool | public | UG | 2.89 mi | N/A |
| San Lorenzo Valley Middle School | public | 6-8 | 2.95 mi | 6 |
| San Lorenzo Valley High School | public | 9-12 | 3.03 mi | 8 |
| San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.05 mi | 6 |
| Boulder Creek Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.29 mi | 9 |
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