Homes for sale - 1800 Back Ranch Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Brian McCarthy

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$ 4,998,000

Est. payment | -/mo

5 Beds

5 Baths

2,410 SqFt

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$ 4,998,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

5 Beds

5 Baths

2,410 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,410 sqft

Price per Sqft $2,073

MLS Listing ID ML81995143

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 5

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1978

Lot Size 11.175 Acres

Acres 11.175

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

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 the Pacific Ocean and Monterey Bay. 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 compound 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. Sited ~500 feet above sea level and 2 miles from the ocean, it is close enough to hear the surf at night, but far enough inland to be sheltered from the wind.

Location

State CA

County Santa Cruz

Zoning RA

Interior

Interior Features Dining Area, Family Room, Library, Storage, Smart Thermostat

Heating Forced Air

Cooling None

Flooring Tile, Wood

Fireplaces Number 5

Fireplaces Type Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Other

Fireplace Yes

Window Features Double Pane Windows

Appliance Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Tankless Water Heater

Exterior

Garage Spaces 4.0

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Horses Possible

Story 2

Water Storage Tank, Well

Level or Stories Two Story

New Construction No

Schools

School District Santa Cruz City High

Others

Tax ID 06213126000 a

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Listed by Eli Karon • Karon Properties

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+1(510) 854-8066

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1800 Back Ranch Road Santa Cruz, CA 95060