$1,195,000

280 Hidden Valley Road, Royal Oaks, CA 95076

3 beds |
3 baths |
1,968 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1979
2.38acre lot
10 car garage
$607/sqft
Listed 6 days ago

Property Description

The Highland Retreat; Sunlit, Gated & Country Living Privacy! Every once in a while, a property gets the land and privacy exactly right. The turnkey Highland Retreat pairs sky-lit interiors, a bright & warm entertaining space, the most unique bathroom designed by Dong Sum Kim, with a private, gated approach on a vast, usable lot; quiet, intentional, and scaled for an upsized family. Arrive with ease via a fresh asphalt driveway; proper grading supports water/irrigation management, and low upkeep. Skylights bathe the main living areas in soft daylight, while the hilltop perch catches breezes, treetop views, and star-filled night skies. Car lovers will enjoy an attached 24'x32' two-car garage plus a detached carport lift automotive workspace (car lift included) & lower barn accessed from the lower point of the lot. The setting is quiet and private, with open sky, mature trees, and room to garden, work, and park. Weekend plans are simple: Kirby Park for birdwatching and paddling, Elkhorn Slough for wildlife and kayak access, and convenient proximity to the Moss Landing shooting range; all within a reasonable drive of Santa Cruz, Monterey, Carmel beaches and Watsonville conveniences. If you're after bright interior and real privacy in Monterey County, The Highland Retreat delivers.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: February 10, 2026
Data Last Updated:: February 16, 2026 at 8:06PM
Listing Office:: Coldwell Banker Realty : 831-469-8000
Listing Agent:: Mario Desantis : 831-291-0511
MLS ID:: ML82029998

General: Dining Area
Basement: Crawl Space
A/C: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Forced AirWall FurnacePropane
Fireplace: Gas StarterWood BurningFireplaceFireplaces: 2

Parking: Attached

Roofing: Shingle
General: Three or More Stories

School District: North Monterey County Unified
County: Monterey

Zoning: RDR5129152012000
View: Hills

Water: Storage TankWell

This listing courtesy of Mario Desantis , Coldwell Banker Realty

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Location

Schools Nearby

Echo Valley Elementary School

147 Echo Valley Rd, Salinas, CA, 93907

Grades KG-6

2.88 miles away

North Monterey County Center for Independent Study

17500 Pesante Rd, Salinas, CA, 93907

Grades KG-12

5.08 miles away

North Monterey County High School

13990 Castroville Blvd, Castroville, CA, 95012

Grades 9-12

4.28 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.