This exceptional property is in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods between Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay, along a gated private road with great views of the Pacific Ocean and Monterey Bay. It is secluded and serene, yet it is only 5 minutes from Highway 1, 15 minutes from Santa Cruz, and 90 minutes from San Francisco. The property covers 11+ acres of flat, open land and has 2 legal parcels. It features a romantic, contemporary Craftsman home (~2400 sq.ft.) connected via a courtyard with a guest house (~1800 sq.ft.), surrounded by extensive gardens, patios, and decks for outdoor entertaining. A modern kitchen opens to a spacious dining room and a living room with sweeping views over a coastal meadow frequented by wildlife. The main bedroom has a walk-in closet and a spa-like bathroom. The guest house has 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a library, kitchenette, and a large living space. The compound has a caretaker’s studio (~400 sq.ft.), a garage and workshop (~1000 sq.ft.), and other outbuildings. It has a modern infrastructure with high-speed internet and backups for communications, power, water, and fire safety. Sited ~500 feet above sea level and 2 miles from the ocean, it is close enough to hear the surf at night, but far enough inland to be sheltered from the wind.
Property Details
Price:
$4,998,000
MLS #:
ML81995143
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
5
Address:
1800 Back Ranch Road
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
699notdefined
City:
Santa Cruz
Listed Date:
Feb 24, 2025
State:
CA
Finished Sq Ft:
2,410
ZIP:
95060
Lot Size:
486,783 sqft / 11.18 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1978
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School District:
Other
Interior
Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Vented Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer
Cooling
None
Fireplace Features
Family Room, Living Room
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Heating
Central, Fireplace(s)
Exterior
Foundation Details
Combination
Garage Spaces
4.00
Lot Features
Secluded
Parking Features
Covered, Guest, Off Street, Uncovered
Parking Spots
20.00
Roof
Composition, Metal
Stories Total
2
Water Source
Shared Well
Financial
Map
Community
- Address1800 Back Ranch Road Santa Cruz CA
- Area699 – Not Defined
- CitySanta Cruz
- CountySanta Cruz
- Zip Code95060
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