---
listing_id: ML82040730
status: Active
price: 2999000
beds: 4
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2172
sqft_lot: 18426
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1962
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1028 Western Dr"
city: Santa Cruz
state: CA
zip: 95060
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 36.97536
lng: -122.057886
days_on_market: 3
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Bri Steel"
list_office: "Live Love Santa Cruz"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 200-6338"
list_agent_license: 01977946
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-06-10
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95060 | 1028 Western Dr

1028 Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

MLS: ML82040730 | Status: Active | Price: $2,999,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 3 2,172 18,426 1962

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Saturday, June 13 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Bri Steel
Sunday, June 14 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Bri Steel
Saturday, June 20 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Nolan Hoogstede
Sunday, June 21 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Nolan Hoogstede
Saturday, June 27 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Nolan Hoogstede
Sunday, June 28 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Nolan Hoogstede

Remarks

Beautiful California Ranch-style home with a permitted new 1-bedroom, 1-bath ADU, set on a huge 18,426 sq. ft. flat lot in a coveted Upper Westside location - one of the most sought-after areas in Santa Cruz. This 2,172 sq. ft. single-level home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, plus a large, flexible office that could serve as a 4th bedroom, primary suite, or private in-law quarters. The home has been beautifully remodeled and meticulously maintained, with updated kitchen and bathrooms throughout. The expansive, usable lot offers rare, dreamlike potential for gardens, animals, and outdoor living. Additional highlights include an oversized 2-car garage, terraced gardens, solar, and a dog run. Ideally located just minutes from UC Santa Cruz, world-class beaches, surf spots, shops, and dining, this property offers the perfect blend of space, lifestyle, and convenience in a top-rated school district. Main house is 2172 square foot, ADU is 876 square foot.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82040730
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 3

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Dining Room Other
Family Room Other
Fireplace Wood Burning
Cooling Other
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Off-Street Parking, Garage: 2 Car(s)
High School District Santa Cruz City Elementary
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning SFR

Contact Information

Bri Steel
Live Love Santa Cruz
License #: 01977946
Phone: (831) 200-6338

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Westlake Elementary School public K-5 0.52 mi 9
Bay View Elementary School public K-5 1.20 mi 8
Mission Hill Middle School public 6-8 1.26 mi 9
Santa Cruz County Special Education School public K-12 1.36 mi N/A
Santa Cruz County Community School public 7-12 1.36 mi 4
Santa Cruz County Rop School public 10-12 1.36 mi N/A
Santa Cruz High School public 9-12 1.45 mi 10
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School public K-5 2.45 mi 9
Ark Independent Studies School public 6-12 2.45 mi 4
Alternative Family Education School public K-12 2.45 mi 8
Costanoa Continuation High School public 9-12 2.45 mi 2
Gault Elementary School public K-5 2.74 mi 5
Branciforte Middle School public 6-8 2.75 mi 9
Brook Knoll Elementary School public K-5 3.22 mi 7
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 3.52 mi N/A
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 3.58 mi 8
Harbor High School public 9-12 3.69 mi 7
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 3.93 mi 6
Shoreline Middle School public 6-8 3.98 mi 7
Ocean Alternative Education Center public K-8 4.03 mi 8

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103 Green St $2,600,000 6 6 2,997 Active
512 2nd St $2,700,000 6 4/1 2,957 Active
1010 Pelton Ave $2,490,000 3 3/1 1,612 Active

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This listing information is up-to-date as of June 10, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Bri Steel, (831) 200-6338.