450 Vine Hill Road, Santa Cruz, California 95065, Santa Cruz, 95065 - 5 bed, 3 bath
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Santa Cruz, California 95065
Analysis of 450 Vine Hill Road, Santa Cruz, California 95065 is currently available with a list price of $1,700,000. The property maintains a Good Condition Rating (78/100), reflecting solid structural condition with well-maintained systems. The property presents an attractive opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home. 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.
Property is move-in ready.
While built in 1979, the interior shows clear evidence of recent cosmetic updates including modern wide-plank flooring, updated windows, and fresh paint throughout. The home appears well-maintained, functional, and move-in ready, though the architectural style and exterior siding reflect its 45-year age.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 154812, living area = 2342.
Situated on over 3.5 park-like acres, the property features a seasonal creek with a sandy beach, redwood groves, and botanical gardens, offering rare privacy and a serene retreat atmosphere.
The custom-built home boasts a striking two-story atrium, dramatic windows, and a sunroom that seamlessly integrate the interior with the surrounding forest views.
The extensive 3.5-acre lot, featuring complex landscaping and a seasonal creek, will require significant ongoing effort and expense for upkeep and fire safety management.
The current list price of $1.7M is notably lower than the 2022 sale price of $1.9M, which may indicate market sensitivity or a need for updates to regain its peak valuation.
Tucked away from Vine Hill Road in the Happy Valley School District, this Santa Cruz retreat feels like a private world of its own. Set on 3.5+ park-like acres with gardens, winding paths, towering redwoods, and a seasonal creek with sandy beach area, the property offers privacy, natural beauty, and architectural character just minutes from town. The custom home brings the outdoors in, with dramatic windows, multiple decks, and serene views of the gardens and forest. A two-story atrium creates a striking first impression, while the generous floor plan offers space to gather, relax, work from home, or enjoy the peaceful setting. Distinctive living areas, including a sunroom, lounge spaces, and an upstairs wing, give the home flexibility and personality rarely found in a typical Santa Cruz property. The grounds are a true highlight, with lush landscapes, quiet corners, and open areas that feel like a private botanical retreat. Close to DeLaveaga Park trails, downtown Santa Cruz, beaches, commute routes, and everyday conveniences, this home offers the best of Happy Valley living: privacy, space, nature, and access to everything that makes Santa Cruz special. A rare opportunity to own a magical creekside property with room to breathe, explore, and create your own private sanctuary.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 5.0 | 3.0 | 89% |
| Baths | 3.0 | 3.0 | 50% |
| Square foot | 2,342 | 1,866 | 56% |
| Lot Size | 154,812 | 7,928 | 78% |
| Price | $1.70M | $1.50M | 67% |
| Price per sq ft | $726 | $795 | 22% |
| Built year | 1979 | 1978 | 56% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 24 | 117 | 11% |
May 13, 2026
$1,700,000
Initial Listing
May 17, 2022
$1,900,000
Public Record
Oct 20, 2015
$835,000
Public Record