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$ 1,450,000

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3 Beds

2 Baths

2,160 SqFt

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$ 1,450,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save Virtual Tour

3 Beds

2 Baths

2,160 SqFt

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Thu Aug 06, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,160 sqft

Price per Sqft $671

MLS Listing ID ML82056478

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

HOA Fees $1,000/ann

HOA Y/N Yes

Year Built 1941

Lot Size 1.066 Acres

Acres 1.066

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Live the ultimate homestead lifestyle in this private, sun-drenched Happy Valley mountain sanctuary! Perfectly situated between Silicon Valley and Santa Cruz in the desirable Happy Valley School District, this home features a large office, detached 2-car garage/workshop, refinished hardwoods, a renovated kitchen, and an updated primary suite. Outdoors, enjoy a wraparound deck with cable railings, a 6-person saltwater hot tub, and a heated outdoor shower. The fully deer-fenced acreage is an organic paradise, boasting a chicken coop with water, yoga platform, kid's play structure, 11 drip-irrigated raised beds, and 30 diverse fruit trees set among majestic redwoods. Eco-friendly and resilient, the home features a massive 18kW solar array, a backup generator, Starlink internet, and efficient HVAC. High-end infrastructure includes a whole-house water filtration/UV system, a 5,000-gallon holding tank with newer pumps, an upgraded gas line, pre-wired Starlink internet, earthquake retrofitting, and full critter proofing. Located on an excellent, well-maintained road with an active community association and emergency fire exits. Easy commute to UCSC and San Jose, your turnkey country haven awaits!

Location

State CA

County Santa Cruz

Zoning A

Interior

Interior Features Storage, Breakfast Nook

Heating Forced Air

Cooling None

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Private Pool false

Building

Water Storage Tank

New Construction No

Schools

School District Santa Cruz City High

Others

Tax ID 10101102000

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Listed by Kasey Hinchman • David Lyng Real Estate

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