Beautiful custom home in prestigious Moore Creek Estates on the Upper Westside of Santa Cruz. This spacious 3,735 sq. ft. 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home sits on a 10,803 sq. ft. lot with sweeping views of Moore Creek Open Space behind the property. There is also a fully permitted 480 sq. ft. studio offering flexibility as a guest house or private quarters.
Designed by Thacher and Thompson, it boasts a formal entryway and a bright, sun-filled living room that opens to the deck and serene natural setting beyond. Just off the living room is a tranquil library that is an inviting retreat for morning coffee, quiet reading, or simply enjoying 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 love. Just steps away, the spacious deck and BBQ area make indoor/outdoor entertaining effortless. 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.
For sale
$2,675,000
117 Moore Creek Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
4beds
3,735sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1982
10,803 Square Feet Lot
$2,566,900 Zestimate®
$716/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 14 days |
- 1,825 |
- 64 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Julie Hansmann 00667831 831-334-7286,
David Lyng Real Estate 831-429-5700
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82049016
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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
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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: $716/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $668,514
- Annual tax amount: $8,064
- Date on market: 5/28/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Estimated market value
$2,566,900
$2.44M - $2.70M
$7,792/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,675,000$716/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82049016 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95060
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Westlake Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Pacific Collegiate Charter SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: WestlakeElementary_1
- Middle: MissionHill
- High: SantaCruzHigh
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