
Santa Cruz, California 95060
Exceptional Bonny Doon retreat featuring two spacious homes connected by a pool and deck, nestled among the redwoods on over 1.6 acres. The 3,829 sq ft main home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, high ceilings, exposed beams, and expansive windows framing the redwoods. The chefs kitchen with a large island opens to a light-filled living and dining room with a river-rock fireplace. A ground-floor family room with woodstove connects to a sunroom overlooking the pool, while the primary suite opens to a private deck. A crows nest room with its own sundeck offers additional versatile space. The separate 1,671 sq ft guest house features 2 bedrooms plus an office, vaulted ceilings, skylights, and treehouse views. Natural stone terraces, gardens, a custom chicken coop, goldfish pond, and room to expand the garden or orchard enhance the outdoor setting. Carport and lower driveway provide additional parking. Surrounded by nature yet just minutes from UCSC, downtown Santa Cruz, and North Coast surf, this property offers a peaceful retreat with flexibility for multigenerational living and more.
Property is move-in ready.
Built in 1985 but shows evidence of significant recent renovations within the 5-15 year range. The interior features updated flooring, modern recessed lighting, and a chef's kitchen with contemporary cabinetry and stone countertops. The addition of modern mini-split HVAC units indicates updated systems, and the overall structure, including the large deck and pool area, appears well-maintained and move-in ready.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 71221, living area = 3829.
The property features two substantial homes totaling approximately 5,500 sq ft, providing rare flexibility for multigenerational living, a dedicated home office, or significant rental income potential.
Nestled on over 1.6 acres of redwood forest, the estate offers a secluded retreat with premium outdoor amenities including a pool, natural stone terraces, a goldfish pond, and a custom chicken coop.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 3829, other record living area = 2537.
Managing two large structures, a pool, and 1.6 acres of forest terrain requires significant ongoing maintenance and fire-mitigation efforts typical of the Bonny Doon area.
The current list price of $1.995M is notably lower than the 2022 sale price of $2.1M, which may reflect broader market shifts or specific valuation adjustments for the neighborhood.
No exterior & parking available.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 3.0 | 2.2 |
| Square foot | 3,829 | 1,703.516 |
| Lot Size | 71,221 | 6,974.558 |
| Price | $2.00M | $1.64M |
| Price per sq ft | $521 | $944 |
| Built year | 1985 | 1972 |
| HOA | $0 | $984 |
| Days on market | 4 | 43 |
Oct 20, 2026
$1,995,000
Initial Listing
Jun 6, 2022
$2,100,000
Public Record
Jun 15, 2000
$650,000
Public Record
Jun 17, 1996
$469,000
Public Record