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listing_id: ML82012142
status: Closed
price: 2135000
beds: 3
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2275
sqft_lot: 5663
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1950
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1545 Escalona Dr"
city: Santa Cruz
state: CA
zip: 95060
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 36.963711
lng: -122.048112
days_on_market: 281
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "Nick Bailey"
list_office: "Bailey Properties"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 706-7349"
list_agent_license: 02042562
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95060 | 1545 Escalona Dr

1545 Escalona Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

MLS: ML82012142 | Status: Sold | Price: $2,135,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 3 2,275 5,663 1950

Remarks

Previously designed by renowned architect G. Schulz, this beautifully reimagined residence blends timeless architectural charm with high-end modern finishes throughout. Thoughtfully remodeled recently, the home offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, including a luxurious primary suite with a walk-in closet and private upstairs porch overlooking ocean peeks and downtown city lights. There is also an office for a work-from-home setup. The main level features an inviting living room with a fireplace and seamless access to a downstairs patio - perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the expansive backyard with lush gardens, offering a peaceful retreat or vibrant gathering space. Ideally located in Santa Cruz's desirable Upper Westside, this turnkey home is moments from local favorites, UCSC, and West Cliff Drive.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82012142
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Walk-in Closet
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor
Appliances Oven Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Formal Dining Room, Sunken Dining Area
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Gas Starter, Wood Burning
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition, Shingle
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage: 1 Car(s)
High School District Santa Cruz City High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning Residential

Contact Information

Nick Bailey
Bailey Properties
License #: 02042562
Phone: (831) 706-7349

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Bay View Elementary School public K-5 0.47 mi 8
Mission Hill Middle School public 6-8 1.00 mi 9
Santa Cruz High School public 9-12 1.01 mi 10
Westlake Elementary School public K-5 1.03 mi 9
Santa Cruz County Special Education School public K-12 1.75 mi N/A
Santa Cruz County Community School public 7-12 1.75 mi 4
Santa Cruz County Rop School public 10-12 1.75 mi N/A
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School public K-5 2.22 mi 9
Ark Independent Studies School public 6-12 2.22 mi 4
Alternative Family Education School public K-12 2.22 mi 8
Costanoa Continuation High School public 9-12 2.22 mi 2
Gault Elementary School public K-5 2.39 mi 5
Branciforte Middle School public 6-8 2.55 mi 9
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 3.31 mi N/A
Shoreline Middle School public 6-8 3.41 mi 7
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 3.43 mi 8
Harbor High School public 9-12 3.45 mi 7
Del Mar Elementary School public K-5 3.50 mi 4
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 3.62 mi 6
Ocean Alternative Education Center public K-8 3.71 mi 8

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Nick Bailey, (831) 706-7349.