Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95060 | 535 Highland Ave
MLS: ML82037953 | Status: Contingent | Price: $5,400,000
Beds/Baths: 8 / 5 /1
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 5 /1 | 5,949 | 3.42 | 1886 |
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.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML82037953 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Dining Room | Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room |
| Family Room | Separate Family Room |
| Fireplace | Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other |
| Flooring | Carpet, Tile, Wood |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Other, Radiant, Wall Furnace |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter, Raised, Other |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Detached, Garage: 3 Car(s) |
| High School District | Santa Cruz City Elementary |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | Residential |
Tim Allen
Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 00891159
Phone: (831) 214-1990
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 514 Meder St | $5,750,000 | 5 | 2 | 2,208 | Active |
| 113 4th Ave | $4,395,000 | 4 | 2/2 | 2,658 | Active |
| 116 Monterey St | $4,588,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,586 | Active |
| 22 Hollins Dr | $4,498,000 | 4 | 4 | 4,677 | Active |
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