$5,900,000

535 Highland Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

  • 8 beds |
  • 6 baths |
  • 5,949 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1886
  • Property Lot Size Icon3.42acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon 3 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $992/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 23 days ago

Property Description

Perched above Santa Cruz with sweeping ocean views, 535 Highland Avenue is the iconic Torchiana Estate, also known as Villa Fair View. Recognized with a Santa Cruz Historical Society plaque dating to 1886, this beautiful Victorian residence is a storied local landmark. A gated entry reveals ~3.42 acres of lush, park-like grounds surrounding the ~5,949 sq ft, 8-bedroom home. Inside, a checkerboard-tile entry introduces formal dining and living spaces, including a living room with an ornate carved fireplace and a cozy library. Douglas Fir floors, clawfoot bath tubs, stained glass window and countless charming details reflect the home's 19th-century origins. A thoughtful 2010 addition includes a private ~900 sq ft caretaker's unit, while the expansive primary suite offers two walk-in closets. Amenities include a pool, balcony, deck, 3-car garage, and a patio overlooking the entire bay. Historically associated with Dr. Henry A. van Coenen Torchiana, noted as the Consul General of the Netherlands, and later home to the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Villa Fair View is deeply woven into Santa Cruz history. From its elevated vantage point, the Pacific Ocean unfolds as a dramatic backdrop, offering stunning views and timeless character.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
March 10, 2026
Data Last Updated:
April 2, 2026 at 10:08PM
Listing Office:
Coldwell Banker Realty : 831-626-2221
Listing Agent:
Tim Allen : 831-214-1990
MLS ID:
ML82037953
  • General: Family RoomFormal Dining RoomLibraryStorage
  • Flooring: TileWood
  • A/C: None
  • Heating: RadiantOther
  • Fireplace: Family RoomLiving RoomOtherFireplaceFireplaces: 4
  • Roofing: Shingle
  • General: RaisedOther
  • School District: Not Listed
  • County: Santa Cruz
  • Zoning: Resi00114145000
  • View: BayCity LightsView

This listing courtesy of Tim Allen , Coldwell Banker Realty

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Location

Schools Nearby

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Westlake Elementary School

1000 High St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

Grades KG-5

0.70 miles away

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