535 Highland Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  535 Highland Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Active (91 Days)
$5,400,000 (USD)
8
BED
6
BATH
5,949
SQFT

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.

MLS #:
ML82037953
Lot Size
3.42 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1886
Views
Bay, City Lights, Ocean
School District
840
County
Santa Cruz County

Listed By

Timothy "Tim" Allen, DRE #00891159 CA, Coldwell Banker Realty, Contact: 831-214-1990
Source
MLSlistings Inc.
Last checked Jun 10 2026 at 12:27 AM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathroom: 1
Property Features
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room
  • Fireplace: Other
  • Fireplace: Primary Bedroom
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation: Other
  • Foundation: Raised
Heating and Cooling
  • Radiant
  • Wall Furnace
  • Other
  • None
Flooring
  • Tile
  • Wood
  • Carpet
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Water - Public, Public Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Garage
  • Detached Garage
Living Area
  • 5,949 sqft

Listing Price History

Date
Event
Price
% Change
$ (+/-)
Jun 08, 2026
Price Changed
$5,400,000
-8%
-$500,000
Mar 10, 2026
Listed
$5,900,000
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-
Additional Information: Carmel By The Sea | 831-214-1990
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