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listing_id: ML82052531
status: Active
price: 1395000
beds: 4
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1751
sqft_lot: 87861
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1958
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "3131 Branciforte Dr"
city: Santa Cruz
state: CA
zip: 95065
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 37.022467
lng: -121.987931
days_on_market: 0
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Caitlin Phillips"
list_office: "Epique Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 325-6540"
list_agent_license: 01980058
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-08-12
transaction_type: buy
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Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95065 | 3131 Branciforte Dr

3131 Branciforte Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

MLS: ML82052531 | Status: Active | Price: $1,395,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 2 1,751 87,861 1958

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Saturday, August 15 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Caitlin Phillips
Sunday, August 16 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Caitlin Phillips

Remarks

Rare Happy Valley property fist time on the market in over 50 years, with over 2 acres of privacy, natural beauty, and serene indoor-outdoor living. Single-level home features wings for privacy, picture windows framing redwoods and mountain views, vaulted ceilings, and an open-concept kitchen, living, and dining area that flows throughout. An expansive wraparound deck, beautiful spacious bedrooms and living spaces all with views, a dedicated laundry room, and bonus rooms provide flexible spaces for an office, studio, or yoga. Public water is an especially valuable feature for a mountain property. Mature redwoods, scenic views, meandering paths, three resting benches, usable level land, a private well for irrigation, and multiple areas for gardening. An outhouse and remnants of a tree house add a touch of rustic charm and endless possibilities. Practical updates include a new 1,500-gallon septic tank, new 200-amp main electrical panel and subpanel, newer water heater, and new water pump. Conveniently located just 10 minutes from shopping and town amenities and directly across from Happy Valley Elementary School. A truly special private sanctuary combining usable land, remarkable privacy, natural beauty, and convenient access to town, school and to Highway 17 for commuters.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82052531
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 0

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Tile
Kitchen Countertop - Formica
Appliances Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Dining Area in Family Room
Family Room Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Fireplace Free Standing
Flooring Carpet
Cooling None
Heating Forced Air, Propane, Stove - Propane

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Pool None

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking No Garage, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Happy Valley Elementary
High School District Santa Cruz City High
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Public
Zoning A

Contact Information

Caitlin Phillips
Epique Realty
License #: 01980058
Phone: (831) 325-6540

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Happy Valley Elementary School public K-6 0.18 mi 8
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School public K-5 1.46 mi 7
Mountain Elementary School public K-6 2.13 mi 9
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 2.23 mi 8
Brook Knoll Elementary School public K-5 2.40 mi 7
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 2.48 mi N/A
Harbor High School public 9-12 2.51 mi 7
Scotts Valley Middle School public 6-8 2.55 mi 7
Soquel High School public 9-12 2.64 mi 9
Ocean Alternative Education Center public K-8 2.67 mi 8
Special Education Preschool public UG 2.67 mi N/A
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 2.71 mi 6
Main Street Elementary School public K-5 2.85 mi 7
Branciforte Middle School public 6-8 2.92 mi 9
Soquel Elementary School public K-5 3.07 mi 6
Vine Hill Elementary School public K-5 3.19 mi 8
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School public K-5 3.23 mi 9
Ark Independent Studies School public 6-12 3.23 mi 4
Alternative Family Education School public K-12 3.23 mi 8
Costanoa Continuation High School public 9-12 3.23 mi 2

Nearby Homes

Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Status
155 Rabbits Run Rd $1,399,000 4 3 3,004 Contingent
375 Blair Ranch Rd $1,375,000 3 2 1,601 Active
745 Granite Ridge Dr $1,450,000 3 2 2,160 Active
853 Old San Jose Rd $1,149,000 3 2 1,276 Active

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This listing information is up-to-date as of August 12, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Caitlin Phillips, (831) 325-6540.