
Santa Cruz, California 95060
This Stunning Single-Level Sanctuary is listed at $3,250,000, reflecting a stable market valuation. Featuring a Condition Rating of 3 with significant modern updates, including a custom chef's kitchen and expansive stone patio with a hot tub, the home is move-in ready. Located behind the gates of Pasatiempo, it offers unparalleled panoramic Monterey Bay views and proximity to top-rated schools like Brook Knoll Elementary. This property provides a secure, high-end lifestyle for discerning homeowners or luxury lifestyle seekers desiring a private, resort-style retreat.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 16 Kite Hill Road Subject | $3,250,000* List Price | 4 | 3 | 3,119 | $1,027 | - |
A 21 Kite Hill Road Pending | $2,995,000 List Price | 3 | 4 | 3,185 | $940 | 0.1 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is move-in ready.
Built in 1970 but significantly updated; the custom kitchen features high-end Wolf appliances and stone counters, and the interior shows modern flooring and vaulted beamed ceilings. Based on the 2017 sale and current aesthetics, the renovation appears to be in the 5-10 year range, placing it in well-maintained, move-in ready condition.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 19950, living area = 3119.
The property offers breathtaking, unobstructed views of Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz city lights, and mountain ridges, complemented by a resort-style outdoor living space featuring a hot tub and fire pit.
Providing over 3,100 square feet of true single-level living, the home features an accessible and seamless flow between the custom chef's kitchen and expansive living areas, ideal for long-term residency.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 3119, other record living area = 3883.
With 50 days on the market and a recent $245,000 price reduction, the property has faced initial challenges in finding a buyer at its original valuation.
The property is subject to a substantial association fee of $3,209, which adds a significant recurring expense to the overall cost of ownership.
The view is the headline. Expansive. Unforgettable. Ever-changing. Perched behind the gates of Pasatiempo, 16 Kite Hill Road is a captivating 4 bed, 3 bath, 3,119 sq/ft retreat offering true single-level living on nearly half an acre, wrapped in palms and tucked into one of the area's most peaceful settings. A quiet, palm-lined approach gives little away, then the home opens to sweeping panoramas of Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz city lights, mountain ridge lines and the fairways below. Arched windows, vaulted beamed ceilings and skylights frame the scenery and flood the interiors with light. Easy, single-level living flows from a custom kitchen anchored by a substantial island into open dining and living spaces, all connecting seamlessly to the outdoors. Step outside to an expansive stone patio built for resort-style living, with a built-in BBQ, sink, refrigerator, hot tub and fire pit overlooking the coast. A spiral staircase climbs to a private bonus view room, made for reading, working or watching the sunset with a glass of wine. Private. Peaceful. Transportive. Minutes from downtown, the beach and Hwy 17, yet once home, it feels like a permanent resort retreat.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades PK-5 • 0.5 mi
Grades K-5 • 2.3 mi
Grades 6-8 • 2.2 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 3.0 | 2.3 |
| Square foot | 3,119 | 1,697.986 |
| Lot Size | 19,950 | 6,864.608 |
| Price | $3.25M | $1.63M |
| Price per sq ft | $1.0K | $940 |
| Built year | 1970 | 1973 |
| HOA | $3209.0 | $352 |
| Days on market | 55 | 38 |
Aug 21, 2026
$3,250,000
$3,495,000
-7% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Jul 16, 2026
$3,495,000
Initial Listing
Nov 30, 2017
$2,122,000
Public Record
Aug 10, 2011
$1,400,000
Public Record