21 Kite Hill Road, Santa Cruz, California 95060, Santa Cruz, 95060 - 4 bed, 4 bath
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Santa Cruz, California 95060
This Luxury Hillside Retreat is listed at $3,195,000, offering exceptional price stability at its $3,195,000 Fair Market Value. Boasting a Condition Rating of 2, the residence features a high-end modern renovation including an epicurean kitchen with dual dishwashers and a primary suite with radiant heat. The property commands sweeping Monterey Bay views from tiered decks and is situated within a district of top-rated schools, including Brook Knoll Elementary. This turnkey sanctuary provides a seamless transition into coastal living. It is the ideal acquisition for luxury homebuyers or growing families seeking a move-in-ready estate.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
The property has undergone an extensive, high-end modern renovation that brings it to like-new condition. It features a chef's kitchen with premium stainless steel appliances, dual dishwashers, and a butler's pantry. The interior boasts contemporary wide-plank wood flooring, designer light fixtures, vaulted ceilings, and a luxurious primary suite with radiant heated floors. All finishes and systems appear to meet current luxury standards with no signs of deferred maintenance.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 24568, living area = 3185.
Perched high above Santa Cruz, the property offers sweeping, unobstructed views of Monterey Bay, providing a premium aesthetic and significant value to the living experience.
The high-end kitchen is a standout feature, equipped with a chef's island, dual dishwashers, a butler's pantry, and a unique dedicated tasting room with a wet bar and beverage fridge.
Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 4, other record bedroom count = 2.
With 75 days on the market and a recent $100,000 price reduction, the property is experiencing slower momentum, which may indicate initial overpricing or specific buyer hesitation.
The 1978 construction situated on a steep, tiered hillside lot may require more intensive and costly long-term maintenance for the decking and landscaping compared to flatter parcels.
BUYERS BONUS PACKAGE !!!!! Perched above Santa Cruz with sweeping Monterey Bay views, 21 Kite Hill blends modern design, privacy, and flexible living. The epicurean kitchen features a chefs island with dual sinks and dishwashers, a butlers pantry, ample storage, and a unique tasting room with full-height shelving, wet bar, ice maker, and beverage fridge. The luxe primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, a soaking tub, radiant heated floors, and a custom walk-in closet with rotating shoe storage for 56 pairs of shoes. Two additional bedrooms provide thoughtfully designed spaces for family or guests, one with a built-in study nook and second walk-in closet. A private office guest suite with deck access and lofted sleeping area offers flexible accommodations. Downstairs, a spacious rec lounge opens to the lower deck for media, games, or gatherings. Tiered decks, mature landscaping, and peaceful hillside surroundings complete this retreat. At nearly 3,185 sq ft on a 24,568 sq ft lot with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths just minutes to UCSC, beaches, trails, Pasatiempo Golf Club, and Silicon Valley's prestigious tech corridor, this home is a true gem.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades PK-5 • 0.4 mi
Grades K-5 • 2.4 mi
Grades 6-8 • 2.3 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.0 | 70% |
| Baths | 4.0 | 3.0 | 91% |
| Square foot | 3,185 | 1,733 | 91% |
| Lot Size | 24,568 | 7,100 | 82% |
| Price | $3.19M | $1.38M | 93% |
| Price per sq ft | $1.0K | $845 | 67% |
| Built year | 1978 | 1978 | 50% |
| HOA | $2800.0 | $0 | 98% |
| Days on market | 82 | 96 | 30% |
Mar 27, 2026
$3,195,000
$3,295,000
-3% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Jan 30, 2026
$3,295,000
Initial Listing
Oct 5, 2017
$1,150,000
Public Record