Upper Westside of Santa Cruz near UCSC. Beautiful custom home in quiet, friendly Moore Creek Estates neighborhood. The home has sweeping views of Moore Creek Open Space just behind the property. Designed by Thacher and Thompson Architects it boasts a bright, sun-filled living room that opens onto the deck and natural setting beyond.There is a tranquil library that is an inviting retreat for morning coffee, quiet reading, or home office where you could enjoy the peaceful tree-lined views. The kitchen overlooks the expansive back patio and captures beautiful nature scenes through its windows.It flows seamlessly into the cozy family room, creating the open-concept great room feel today's buyers appreciate. Just steps away, the spacious deck and BBQ area make indoor/outdoor entertaining effortless. There is a formal dining room with a distinctive eight-sided design has built-in cabinetry and is bright and sunny. The generous primary suite features a large bathroom with big soaking tub, oversized walk-in closet, and a relaxing private deck with views.All bedrooms are good-sized and filled with natural light. There is also a fully permitted 480 sq. ft. studio offering flexibility, perfect for mom, college students or guests. It has it's own separate entrance.Have to see to appreciate!!
Under contract
Price cut: $76K (7/8)
$2,599,000
117 Moore Creek Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
4beds
3,735sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1982
10,803 Square Feet Lot
$2,507,400 Zestimate®
$696/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 108 days
- 688
- 24
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Julie Hansmann 00667831 831-334-7286,
David Lyng Real Estate 831-429-5700
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82049016
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Library
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, ShoweroverTub1, TubinPrimaryBedroom, PrimaryOversizedTub, HalfonGroundFloor, OversizedTub
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea, EatinKitchen, FormalDiningRoom, Skylights, SunkenDiningArea
Family room
- Features: Other, SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Marble, Countertop_Tile, ExhaustFan, Island, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Pellet Stove
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Other
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Disposal, Built In Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Doors: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Free Standing, Living Room, Pellet Stove, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,735
- Total interior livable area: 3,735 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Barbecue
- Fencing: Perimeter,Back Yard,Gate,Mixed Height Type
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest/Woods
Lot
- Size: 10,803 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped Down
Details
- Additional structures: Garage, Sheds
- Parcel number: 00248109000
- Zoning: SFR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Raised, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1982
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: NaturalGas, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $696/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $681,884
- Date on market: 5/28/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Estimated market value
$2,507,400
$2.38M - $2.63M
$7,455/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Contingent | $2,599,000$696/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Price change | $2,599,000-2.8%$696/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,675,000$716/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $681,884 +2% |
| 2025 | $8,064 +7.7% | $668,514 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,491 +1.2% | $655,406 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,400 +1.1% | $642,555 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,317 +2.1% | $629,956 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,165 +0.8% | $617,604 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,109 +2.3% | $611,270 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,950 +1.2% | $599,286 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,871 +1.3% | $587,536 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,783 +5.8% | $576,012 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,412 +2.8% | $564,718 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,234 +1.7% | $556,236 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,129 | $545,340 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $532,230 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $521,794 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $517,895 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $519,125 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $508,946 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $498,967 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $489,183 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $479,591 +9.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $437,187 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $429,175 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $420,760 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $412,509 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $404,421 |
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Neighborhood: 95060
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: WestlakeElementary_1
- Middle: MissionHill
- High: SantaCruzHigh
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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