302 Carbonera Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Description

This beautifully updated Carbonera home offers an exceptional blend of quality, design, and versatility, featuring 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 2,457 sq ft of thoughtfully curated living space on an expansive 14,026 sq ft landscaped lot. A detached artist studio adds flexibility, ideal for a private office, guest retreat, or creative space. Designed for both comfort and entertaining, the open-concept floor plan showcases a spacious chefs kitchen that flows seamlessly into the main living area and separate family room. Sliding glass doors from both spaces extend to a generous, partially covered patio, creating effortless indoor-outdoor living year-round. The backyard is private, level, and full of potential, offering ample space for a pool or future enhancements. A sunny, fenced garden area with raised beds provides the perfect setting for those with a passion for gardening. Additional highlights include an oversized two-car garage with a full bathroom and convenient access to both the backyard and detached artist studio. Ideally located just minutes from downtown Santa Cruz with easy commuter access, this is a rare opportunity to own a truly distinctive home in one of the areas most desirable​​‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​​‌​​​​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​​​‌ neighborhoods.

Listing description from the July 2026 sale, as reported to CRMLS.

Sale history

$1,999,000

Sold July 2026 · orig. $2,099,000, on market May 2026, 24 days on market · MLS #ML82044512 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Marvin Christie · Listing Office: Anderson Christie, Inc. · Contact: 831-515-8421 · Bought with: Marie Hoffman · Strock Real Estate

$1,700,000

Sold April 2023 · listed $1,695,000, on market March 2023, 4 days on market · MLS #ML81921874 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Tony Aprile · Listing Office: Bailey Properties · Contact: 831-426-4100 · Bought with: Tony Aprile · Bailey Properties

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