222 Highview Drive, Santa Cruz, California 95060, Santa Cruz, 95060 - 2 bed, 1 bath

222 Highview Drive, Santa Cruz, California 95060 home-pic-0

222 Highview Drive

Santa Cruz, California 95060

ACTIVE
CONDITION: EXCELLENT
2Beds
1Baths
621Sq Ft
48,352Lot Size

Property Price

LIST PRICE$2,485,000

SUMMARY

Analysis of 222 Highview Drive, Santa Cruz, California 95060 is currently available with a list price of $2,485,000. The property maintains a Excellent Condition Rating (95/100), indicating excellent structural integrity and modern finishes throughout. This turnkey property requires minimal updates and is ready for immediate occupancy. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Santa Cruz Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.

Condition Analysis

OVERALL CONDITION SCORE

Excellent
TeardownExcellent

Property is new construction or fully renovated.

The existing cottage has undergone a comprehensive recent remodel, featuring modern interior finishes, updated flooring, and a contemporary kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The bathroom is fully modernized with current fixtures and tiling, and the overall structure shows no signs of deferred maintenance, making it move-in ready as a high-quality ADU or guest house.

PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES

  • High Available Lot Utilization

    The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 48352, living area = 621.

  • Significant Development Potential

    The acre-plus level lot comes with a septic system already sized for a four-bedroom residence, providing a turnkey foundation for building a large custom estate while retaining the existing cottage as a legal ADU.

  • Elite Location and Privacy

    Situated at the end of a private road on Santa Cruz's Upper West Side and bordering a Natural Reserve, the property offers a rare 'close-in country' lifestyle that combines extreme seclusion with proximity to city amenities.

CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES

  • High Entry Cost for Existing Improvements

    At a multi-million dollar price point, the current habitable space is limited to a modest 700-square-foot cottage, meaning the buyer is primarily paying for land value and future potential rather than immediate luxury square footage.

  • Development Obligation

    To realize the property's full value, the purchaser must undertake the significant time and financial investment required for new construction, which may be a deterrent for those seeking a move-in ready primary estate.

About 222 Highview Drive

Build your dream retreat: Close-in country living on the Upper West Side. Prime location and panoramic views, on a level, acre-plus, buildable, close-in rural parcel. The zoning says it all--RR Rural Residential, the best of both worlds. Bordered on the north and west by a Natural Reserve, and southeast on the Highview Drive rural but close-to-town community. This is truly the last end-of-the-road parcel on Highview Drive: a hidden, known-only-to-locals community (bordering the better-known Meder Street rural estates to the south). Panoramic views of wildlands, coastal prairie, ocean, redwoods -- and stunning sunsets. The existing cottage is a recent remodel: 1 bath, 1 bedroom plus sleeping loft. Approximately 700 square feet (expandable to 1200 feet). The woodstove and loft give the space a cozy charm. Use it as a guest house or ADU. (There are also a couple of useful outbuildings on this acre-plus property.) New septic system installed 2006 and sized for 4 bedrooms, anticipating a new large house. Unique is an often overused real estate term, but one that rightly applies to this opportunity. Its a really special property, with one of the West Sides best-kept secret views, in a peaceful, private setting.

Property Details

Public Facts

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1987
Lot Size
48,352 Sq. Ft.

Interior

Total Bedrooms
2
Total Bathrooms
1 (1 Full, 0 Half)

Exterior & Parking

No exterior & parking available.

Utilities & Misc

HOA Fee
$0 / Month

Neighborhood Insights

Sensitive Facilities

No sensitive facilities data found.

Neighborhood Comparison

FeatureSubjectAverage HomeNeighborhood Ranking (50 Listings)
Beds2.03.0
25%
Baths1.02.0
16%
Square foot6211,489
2%
Lot Size48,3527,144
89%
Price$2.48M$1.35M
89%
Price per sq ft$4.0K$886
98%
Built year19871971
72%
HOA$0$0
50%
Days on market214172
75%

Pricing History

Listed for Sale

Aug 27, 2025

$2,485,000

$2,700,000

-8% Price Drop

Initial Listing

Price Change

Aug 5, 2025

$2,700,000

Initial Listing

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