745 Granite Ridge Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 2,160 sqft

Property Description

Live the ultimate homestead lifestyle in this private, sun-drenched Happy Valley mountain sanctuary! Perfectly situated between Silicon Valley and Santa Cruz in the desirable Happy Valley School District, this home features a large office, detached 2-car garage/workshop, refinished hardwoods, a renovated kitchen, and an updated primary suite. Outdoors, enjoy a wraparound deck with cable railings, a 6-person saltwater hot tub, and a heated outdoor shower. The fully deer-fenced acreage is an organic paradise, boasting a chicken coop with water, yoga platform, kid's play structure, 11 drip-irrigated raised beds, and 30 diverse fruit trees set among majestic redwoods. Eco-friendly and resilient, the home features a massive 18kW solar array, a backup generator, and efficient HVAC. High-end infrastructure includes a whole-house water filtration/UV system, a 5,000-gallon holding tank with newer pumps, an upgraded gas line, pre-wired Starlink internet, earthquake retrofitting, and full critter proofing. Located on an excellent, well-maintained road with an active community association and emergency fire exits. Easy commute to UCSC and San Jose, your turnkey country haven awaits!

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

August 4, 2026

Data Last Updated:

August 27, 2026 at 5:19AM

Listing Office:

David Lyng Real Estate : 831-429-5700

Listing Agent:

Kasey Hinchman : 831-239-3708

MLS ID:

ML82056478

Interior

• General: Breakfast Area
• Appliances: DishwasherRefrigeratorRange Hood
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Central

Exterior

• General: Above Ground
• Other Structures: Deck
• Pool: Above Ground
• Parking: Off StreetParking spaces: 4

Construction

• Roofing: Composition

Location

• HOA Amenities: 1000.0Annually
• Originating MLS: CRMLS_MLSL
• School District: Other
• County: Santa Cruz

Lot

• Zoning: A10101102000
• View: Trees/WoodsView

Utilities

• Water: Well

Financial

• Source: CRMLS_MLSL