Thoughtfully updated energy-efficient home in a welcoming neighborhood with exceptional outdoor amenities. Solar provides all needed electricity, helping keep utility costs low. Enjoy a productive landscape featuring Satsuma mandarins, pineapple guavas, Bearss limes, nectarines, thornless blackberries, thornless boysenberries, strawberries, and a young Meyer lemon tree. Established perennial gardens, raised garden beds, and mature plantings offer year-round beauty along with fresh flowers, herbs, fruits, and vegetables. Just one house from the river, providing easy access to a peaceful natural setting. After a day in the garden or by the water, rinse off in the heavenly outdoor shower and relax surrounded by sunshine, birdsong, and lush landscaping. Inside, you’ll find dual-pane windows throughout, a cozy wood-burning fireplace insert with a blower, and a large garage. Located in a friendly neighborhood known for its annual summer block party and strong sense of community. Conveniently situated approximately 20 minutes from Santa Cruz and 30 minutes from San Jose, offering easy access to beaches, dining, shopping, and major employment centers. A unique opportunity to enjoy sustainable living, homegrown harvests, and an exceptional indoor-outdoor lifestyle.