745 Granite Ridge Drive
Santa Cruz, CA, 95065 $ 1,450,000
Bedrooms3 Baths2.0 Sq 2,160 Monthly Estimate*
$ 9,155
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, 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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FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 2160
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s) Central Air
Roof Composition Shingles
Appliances Dishwasher
Zoning A
HOA Fee 1000
Garage Spaces 2
Year Built 1941
Electric 220 Volts in Kitchen
Property Subtype Detached
Assoc Fee Paid Per Annually
County Santa Cruz
Property Type Residential
HOA true
Garage Y/N true
Full Baths 2
Status Active
City Santa Cruz
High School District Santa Cruz City High
MLS Area Listing
Lot Size Square Feet 46435
Virtual Tour https://www.745graniteridge.com/mls
Standard Status Active
Elementary School District Happy Valley Elementary
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InteriorInterior Amenities Storage Breakfast Nook
Total Fireplaces 0
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N false
Total Bedrooms 3
Kitchen Features 220 Volt Outlet Breakfast Nook Stone Counters Dishwasher
Total Baths 2
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ExteriorExterior Amenities Back Yard
Fencing Fenced
Parking Features Off Street
Water Source Storage Tank
Lot Size Area 1.066
Building Area Total 2160
Lot Size Acres 1.066
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByKasey HinchmanListing Agent
David Lyng Real EstateBroker
kaseyandbrooke@davidlyng.comEmail
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Percent of Sale Price 46%
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$ 67,765 Median Income
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 8/4/2026 | $1,450,000 | | Listed Price |