535 Highland Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Single-family home
Sold 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
How this sale compares
535 Highland Avenue sold for $5,400,000 in July 2026, at its full list price, after 118 days on the market. It was first listed at $5,900,000. That works out to $908 per square foot on 5,949 square feet. Across 105 closed sales in 95060 over the last 12 months, the median sold price is $1,300,000 and the median is $782 per square foot, 14% below this sale's $908.
| Quarter | Closed sales in 95060 | Median sold price |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 8 | $927,238 |
| Q2 2026 | 56 | $1,313,500 |
| Q3 2026 | 34 | $1,300,000 |
| Q4 2026 | 7 | $1,600,000 |
Figures are MLS-reported closed sales (CRMLS); ZIP medians cover the last 12 months. Nalren does not estimate values. Recently sold in Santa Cruz · Homes for sale in 95060
Description
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
Recent sales near 535 Highland Avenue
103 Green Street: Sold $1,975,000 · 6 bd · 6 ba · 2,997 sqft · Sep 2026 · 0.4 mi
225 Union Street: Sold $1,300,000 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,139 sqft · Jul 2026 · 0.4 mi
Epique Realty | DRE #70010146
Buyer's agent: Jesse England, eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc. | DRE #01871162250 River Street 430: Sold $450,000 · 1 bd · 1 ba · 600 sqft · Aug 2026 · 0.5 mi
Bailey Properties | DRE #02140632
Buyer's agent: Jacqueline Heath, Jacqueline M Heath, Broker | DRE #01435737911 King Street: Sold $1,240,000 · 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,896 sqft · Oct 2026 · 0.6 mi
238 Moore Street: Sold $1,485,750 · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,650 sqft · Jul 2026 · 0.6 mi
Coldwell Banker Realty | DRE #02044561
Buyer's agent: Lori Hill, Compass | DRE #01084507135 Kennan Street A: Sold $850,000 · 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,198 sqft · Jun 2026 · 0.7 mi
Bailey Properties | DRE #01959885
Buyer's agent: Maureen Kendall, David Lyng Real Estate | DRE #021020901120 King Street: Sold $1,858,400 · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,110 sqft · Aug 2026 · 0.7 mi
David Lyng Real Estate | DRE #02108963
Buyer's agent: Kimberly Ward, Compass | DRE #01976643127 Kennan Street A: Sold $850,000 · 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,198 sqft · Jun 2026 · 0.8 mi
Bailey Properties | DRE #01959885
Buyer's agent: Maureen Kendall, David Lyng Real Estate | DRE #02102090
Closed sales reported in 95060, nearest first, last 12 months. All recent sales in Santa Cruz →