$5,400,000

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 $908/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 3 months ago

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.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
March 10, 2026
Data Last Updated:
July 5, 2026 at 9:06PM
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
  • Water: Public

This listing courtesy of Tim Allen , Coldwell Banker Realty

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