Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95060 | 9755 Empire Grade
MLS: ML81997588 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,169,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1,632 | 2.487 | 1985 |
Tranquility abounds at this sanctuary property. Situated on 2.5 faithfully thinned acres with filtered views of the San Lorenzo Valley, you'll find a beautiful three bedroom/two bathroom home with a wrap-around sun deck. The great room has a wall of windows with beautiful views, sunshine, and an abundance of natural light. Both bathrooms have been updated with quartz showers, the interior has been freshly painted, and the entire home is appointed with warm frame-and-panel stained fir doors! One bedroom & one bathroom with a walk-in shower are located downstairs. Every room in this home has a lovely view of nature. Surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors, this property offers a unique opportunity to garden & embrace outdoor living. The current owners have been very fire-wise and have cleared the underbrush on the full 2.5 acres, created firebreaks, and installed hardscape to protect this lovely home and property. A back-up generator with a transfer switch at the electrical panel is an added bonus. Lots of usable land for an ADU, a garage, and room for two horses. Only 3 miles to Bonny Doon Elementary School, Less than 10 miles to UCSC, and 40 miles to Los Gatos. The San Vincente Redwood trails, the Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve, and Fall Creek trails, are all very close!
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML81997588 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Ground Floor Bedroom |
| Bathrooms | Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower, Full on Ground Floor |
| Kitchen | Countertop - Tile, Exhaust Fan |
| Appliances | Exhaust Fan, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer |
| Dining Room | Dining Area in Living Room |
| Family Room | No Family Room |
| Fireplace | Living Room, Wood Stove |
| Flooring | Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum, Wood |
| Laundry | Hookup - Gas Dryer |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan |
| Heating | Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition, Shingle |
| Foundation | Raised |
| Horse Property | Yes |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Drive Through, Guest / Visitor Parking, No Garage, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Garage: 0 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Bonny Doon Union Elementary |
| High School District | Santa Cruz City High |
| Zoning | RR |
Deborah Wood
RE/MAX Bayview
License #: 01104577
Phone: (831) 419-5020
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonny Doon Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.95 mi | 6 |
| Boulder Creek Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.53 mi | 9 |
| Ludlow Preschool | public | UG | 3.43 mi | N/A |
| San Lorenzo Valley Middle School | public | 6-8 | 3.45 mi | 6 |
| San Lorenzo Valley High School | public | 9-12 | 3.55 mi | 8 |
| San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.55 mi | 6 |
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