535 Highland Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- $5,400,000
- 8
- BD
- 6
- BA
- 5,949
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $5,400,000
- List Price
- $5,400,000
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- ML82037953
- Closing Date
- Jul 28, 2026
- Year Built
- 1886
- Property Type
- Detached
- Bedrooms
- 8
- Bathrooms
- 6
- Full Bathrooms
- 5
- Half Bathrooms
- 1
- Living Area
- 5,949
- Lot Size
- 148,975
- Acres
- 3.42
- County
- Santa Cruz
- Subdivision
- Ca
Property 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.
Additional Information
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Fireplace Features
- Family Room, Living Room, Other
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Kitchen Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Pool
- Yes
- Roof
- Composition Shingles
- View
- Bay, City Lights
- Water Sewer
- Public
- Elementary School
- Santa Cruz City Elementary
- High School
- Not Listed
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Listing courtesy of Tim Allen from Coldwell Banker Realty. 831-214-1990
Selling Office: Compass.
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