535 Highland AVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

$5,400,000

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$5,400,000

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535 Highland AVE Santa Cruz, CA 95060

8 Beds

6 Baths

5,949 SqFt

SOLD DATE : 07/28/2026

Key Details

Sold Price $5,400,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,949 sqft

Price per Sqft $907

MLS Listing ID ML82037953

Sold Date 07/28/26

Bedrooms 8

Full Baths 5

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1886

Lot Size 3.420 Acres

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Perched atop 3.42 private acres overlooking Monterey Bay and the lights of Santa Cruz, this extraordinary legacy estate offers a rare blend of privacy, scale, and proximity to Silicon Valley. Designed for those who value both connection and retreat, the property presents an exceptional opportunity for multigenerational living, executive respite, or a private family compound. Expansive indoor and outdoor gathering spaces create an ideal setting for entertaining on any scale, from intimate family celebrations to grand events. Sweeping views, open grounds, and thoughtfully designed living areas provide a seamless backdrop for creating lasting memories while enjoying the natural beauty of the Central Coast. The estate's generous footprint offers flexibility for extended family, guests, personal collections, creative pursuits, or executive work-from-home lifestyles. Whether envisioned as a private sanctuary, an entertainer's showcase, or a generational asset to be enjoyed for decades to come, the possibilities are as inspiring as the setting itself. Conveniently located within reach of Silicon Valley's innovation centers while offering a world apart from the demands of everyday life, this is a property that combines luxury, privacy, and lifestyle in a truly exceptional way.

Location

State CA

County Santa Cruz

Area 699 - Not Defined

Zoning Residential

Interior

Heating Radiant, Wall Furnace

Cooling None

Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood

Fireplaces Type Family Room, Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Exterior

Garage Spaces 3.0

Garage Description 3.0

View Y/N Yes

View Bay, City Lights, Ocean

Roof Type Composition

Total Parking Spaces 3

Building

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Water Public

New Construction No

Schools

School District Other

Others

Tax ID 00114145000

Financing Cash

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Listed by Tim Allen Coldwell Banker Realty #00891159
Bought with Kimberly Ward Compass

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