Recently Listed Open House 8/6 9:30am - 12pm
745 Granite Ridge Drive
Santa Cruz, CA, 95065 $ 1,450,000
Bedrooms3 Baths2.0 Sq 2,160 Monthly Estimate*
$ 9,155
Listed by David Lyng Real Estate
for $1,450,000 with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 2,160 square foot home was built in 1941 on a lot size of 1.066.
Live the ultimate homestead lifestyle in this private, sun-drenched Happy Valley mountain sanctuary! Perfectly situated between Silicon Valley and Santa Cruz in the desirable Happy Valley School District, this home features a large office, detached 2-car garage/workshop, refinished hardwoods, a renovated kitchen, and an updated primary suite. Outdoors, enjoy a wraparound deck with cable railings, a 6-person saltwater hot tub, and a heated outdoor shower. The fully deer-fenced acreage is an organic paradise, boasting a chicken coop with water, yoga platform, kid's play structure, 11 drip-irrigated raised beds, and 30 diverse fruit trees set among majestic redwoods. Eco-friendly and resilient, the home features a massive 18kW solar array, a backup generator, Starlink internet, and efficient HVAC. High-end infrastructure includes a whole-house water filtration/UV system, a 5,000-gallon holding tank with newer pumps, an upgraded gas line, pre-wired Starlink internet, earthquake retrofitting, and full critter proofing. Located on an excellent, well-maintained road with an active community association and emergency fire exits. Easy commute to UCSC and San Jose, your turnkey country haven awaits!
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Open House
8/6/2026 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
8/9/2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
745 Granite Ridge Drive Santa Cruz, CA
* Some states or local ordinances may prohibit Open Houses at this time, please confirm with your Weichert agent or local rep to confirm
FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 2160
Heating Central
Cooling None
Roof Composition
Appliances Dishwasher Range Hood
Zoning A
HOA Fee 1000
Garage Spaces 2
Year Built 1941
View Trees/Woods
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Assoc Fee Paid Per Annually
County Santa Cruz
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
HOA true
Attached Garage false
Garage Y/N true
Full Baths 2
Special Listing Conditions Standard
Status Active
Directions Cross Street: Granite Creek Road
City Santa Cruz
Association Name Granite Ridge
High School District Other
MLS Area 699 - Not Defined
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 46435
Property Attached Y/N false
Virtual Tour https://www.745graniteridge.com/mls https://www.745graniteridge.com
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Vacant
Year Built Source Assessor
Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence
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InteriorInterior Amenities Breakfast Area
Fireplace Features Wood Burning
Common Walls No Common Walls
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N true
Total Bedrooms 3
Total Baths 2
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ExteriorParking Features Off Street
Lot Features Horse Property
Water Source Well
Total Parking 2
Lot Size Area 46435
Lot Size Acres 1.066
Lot Size Source Assessor
Horse Y/N true
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByDavid Lyng Real EstateBroker
kaseyandbrooke@davidlyng.comEmail
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 8/4/2026 | $1,450,000 | | Listed Price |