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535 Highland Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Single-family home

535 Highland Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Sold July 2026 CRMLS
$5,400,000Sold July 2026

Listing Agent: Tim Allen (DRE #00891159) · Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty · Contact: (831) 626-2221 · Bought with: Kimberly Ward · Compass · MLS #ML82037953 · Source: CRMLS

8
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
5,949
Sq Ft
148,975 sqft
Lot Size
1886
Year Built
Single-family home
Type
3
Garage
None
Cooling
Radiant, WallFurnace
Heating
Bay, CityLights, Ocean
View

About this single-family home

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.

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

Sale history

$5,400,000
Sold July 2026 · orig. $5,900,000, on market March 2026 · MLS #ML82037953 · Source: CRMLS
Listing Agent: Tim Allen · Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty · Contact: (831) 626-2221 · Bought with: Kimberly Ward · Compass
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