535 Highland Avenue Santa Cruz, CA $ 5,400,000
535 Highland Avenue
$ 5,400,000
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535 Highland Avenue

Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
$ 5,400,000
Bedrooms8 Baths5.1 Sq 5,949

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$ 33,249

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Single Family Home for sale in Santa Cruz, CA

for $5,400,000 with 8 bedrooms and 5 full baths, 1 half bath. This 5,949 square foot home was built in 1886 on a lot size of 3.42.

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.

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Single Family Active

Price

$ 5,400,000

Bedrooms

8

Full Bath

5

Half Bath

1

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 0

Style

Detached

Lot Size

3.42

Year Built

1886

Town/City

Santa Cruz

County/Region

Santa Cruz

MLS | Web ID

ML82037953

Features
General
Living Area 5949
Heating Radiant Other
Cooling None
Roof Composition Shingles
Zoning Resi
Garage Spaces 3
Year Built 1886
View Bay City Lights
Property Subtype Detached
County Santa Cruz
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Garage Y/N true
Full Baths 5
Status Active
City Santa Cruz
High School District Not Listed
MLS Area Listing
Lot Size Square Feet 148975
Virtual Tour https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=rfqzfMAjUga&mls=1
Standard Status Active
Elementary School District Santa Cruz City Elementary
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Interior
Interior Amenities Family Room Formal Dining Room Library Storage
Flooring Tile Wood
Total Fireplaces 4
Fireplace Features Family Room Living Room Other
Air Conditioning Y/N false
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N true
Total Bedrooms 8
Kitchen Features Eat-in Kitchen
Total Baths 6
1/2 Baths 1
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Exterior
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 3.42
Foundation Details Raised Other
Building Area Total 5949
Lot Size Acres 3.42
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List By
Tim Allen

Listing Agent

Coldwell Banker Realty

Broker

team@timallenproperties.com

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Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
6/8/2026$5,400,000 -8.47% Price Down
3/23/2026$5,900,000 Listed Price

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535 Highland Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 is a Single Family Home for sale at $5,400,000 with 5,949 sqft and a lot size of 3.42. 535 Highland Avenue has 8 bedrooms, 5.1 baths, and was built in 1886. The property's zip code is 95060 which is in Santa Cruz, CA