Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95060 | 1800 Back Ranch Rd
MLS: ML82015508 | Status: Sold | Price: $4,200,000
Beds/Baths: 5 / 5
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4,613 | 11.175 | 1978 |
This exceptional property is in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods between Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay, along a gated private road with great views of Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean. It is secluded and serene, yet it is only 5 minutes from Highway 1, 15 minutes from Santa Cruz, and 90 minutes from San Francisco. The property covers 11 acres of flat, open land and has 2 legal parcels. It features a romantic, contemporary Craftsman home (2400 sq.ft.) connected via a courtyard with a guest house (1800 sq.ft.), surrounded by extensive gardens, patios, and decks for outdoor entertaining. A modern kitchen opens to a spacious dining room and a living room with sweeping views over a coastal meadow frequented by wildlife. The main bedroom has a walk-in closet and a bathroom with ocean views. The guest house has 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a library, kitchenette, and a large living space. The property has a caretaker's studio (400 sq.ft.), a garage and workshop (1000 sq.ft.), and other outbuildings. It has a modern infrastructure with high-speed internet and backups for communications, power, water, and fire safety. The property is 500 feet above sea level and 2 miles from the ocean, close enough to hear the surf at night, but far enough inland to be sheltered from the wind.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML82015508 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Dining Room | Formal Dining Room |
| Family Room | Separate Family Room |
| Fireplace | Family Room, Gas Burning, Living Room, Other Location |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Central Forced Air - Gas |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition, Shingle |
| Foundation | Raised, Concrete Perimeter and Slab |
| Pool | Spa/Hot Tub |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Detached, Garage: 3 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Bonny Doon Union Elementary |
| High School District | Santa Cruz City High |
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Water | Shared Well |
| Zoning | RA |
Tim Allen
Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 00891159
Phone: (831) 214-1990
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Elementary School | public | K-6 | 3.85 mi | 7 |
| Bonny Doon Elementary School | public | K-6 | 4.34 mi | 6 |
| Westlake Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.54 mi | 9 |
| Ludlow Preschool | public | UG | 4.82 mi | N/A |
| Santa Cruz County Special Education School | public | K-12 | 4.90 mi | N/A |
| Santa Cruz County Community School | public | 7-12 | 4.90 mi | 4 |
| Santa Cruz County Rop School | public | 10-12 | 4.90 mi | N/A |
| San Lorenzo Valley High School | public | 9-12 | 4.91 mi | 8 |
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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Tim Allen, (831) 214-1990.