
La Selva Beach, California 95076
This La Selva Beach neighborhood is the hidden gem of Santa Cruz County, with recently built and/or sold multi-million-dollar homes on neighboring properties. Design & build your own custom home here on Lot 1 (of 3 available) is approximately 19.9-acres. short walk to the beach. This neighborhood is part of the community of Manresa Uplands. Take a 2-3 minute walk down a quiet street is a private path through the Manresa Beach State Park with direct access to the beach. The sandy beach stretches for over 10+ miles from Aptos to Pajaro Dunes. Although this paecel is zoned agricultural (as is every nearby property), each property is zoned for a single-family home of up to 5,000 SF (larger is possible), and each property may have an ADU up to 1,200 SF. Property like this near the beach is almost impossible to find. Property like this near the beach is almost impossible to find. Current pricing is based on existing lot lines. Working on an application to adjust lot lines for more advantageous views for all three contiguous properties. Lot 2 & 3 are also available. Current pricing is based on existing lot lines. Seller is working on an application to adjust lot lines for more advantageous views for all three properties. Lot 2 is 5 acres $1,450M ocean view. Lot 3 is 5 acres $1,150M
Property is land value only, full reconstruction required.
Built in 1958 and marketed as a development opportunity to 'design and build your own custom home,' this property is over 50 years old with no recorded renovations. The listing focuses on land value and the potential for new construction, indicating the existing structures are likely unlivable or of negligible value.
This massive 19.9-acre lot offers rare, expansive panoramic views stretching from Pleasure Point to Monterey, situated in a 'hidden gem' neighborhood surrounded by new multi-million-dollar estates.
The property is just a 2-3 minute walk from a private path through Manresa Beach State Park, providing direct and convenient access to over 10 miles of pristine sandy coastline.
Zoning allows for a substantial custom build of up to 5,000 SF for a primary residence plus a 1,200 SF ADU, offering a unique opportunity to design a bespoke luxury compound on a scale rarely found near the beach.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 236022, other record living area = 1058. Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 4, other record bedroom count = 5.
The property is currently subject to an ongoing lot line adjustment application and carries agricultural zoning, which may lead to longer lead times or regulatory hurdles during the permitting and building process.
With a multi-million dollar entry price for the land alone, the total investment required to complete the custom home and ADU will be significant, targeting a very specific and limited buyer pool.
No exterior & parking available.
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 7.0 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 7.0 |
| Square foot | 3,900 | 10,720 |
| Lot Size | 866,670 | 557,568 |
| Price | $3.45M | $10.50M |
| Price per sq ft | $885 | $979 |
| Built year | 1958 | 1994 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 154 | 45 |
Sep 19, 2026
$3,450,000
$3,650,000
-5% Price Drop
Initial Listing
May 27, 2026
$3,650,000
$3,600,000
+1% Price Increase
Initial Listing
May 23, 2026
$3,600,000
Initial Listing
Jul 10, 2023
$3,500,000
Public Record
Nov 4, 2015
$1,250,000
Public Record