Sweeping Monterey Bay views, exceptional privacy, and a prestigious Pasatiempo setting define this architecturally distinctive hillside retreat. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the chef's kitchen features a large island with dual sinks and dishwashers, a butler's pantry, abundant storage, and an adjoining lounge with custom built-in shelving, a wet bar, ice maker, and beverage refrigerator. The luxurious primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, a spa-inspired bath with radiant heated floors, and a spacious custom walk-in closet. A private office/guest suite with deck access and loft provides ideal accommodations for remote work or visitors, while the spacious lower-level recreation room opens to expansive decks overlooking the peaceful hillside setting. Set on a 24,568 SF lot, this 3,185 SF home features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and seamless indoor-outdoor living just moments from the renowned Pasatiempo Golf Club, UCSC, world-class beaches, scenic trails, downtown Santa Cruz, and an easy commute to Silicon Valley. Experience the rare combination of breathtaking views, peaceful seclusion, and refined living that makes 21 Kite Hill one of Pasatiempo's most exceptional offerings.
Pending
$2,995,000
21 Kite Hill Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
3beds
3,185sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1978
0.56 Acres Lot
$2,879,100 Zestimate®
$940/sqft
$280/mo HOA
What's special
- 71 days
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Greg Lukina 01949291 831-600-5581,
David Lyng Real Estate 831-438-5700
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82054469
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry, Library, Office
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, StallShower, Tub
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: ExhaustFan, IslandwithSink, Pantry, Skylights
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Exhaust Fan, Range Hood, Microwave, Double Oven, Gas Oven, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Warming Drawer
- Laundry: Inside, In Utility Room
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Two Way
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,185
- Total interior livable area: 3,185 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 0.56 Acres
- Features: Sloped Down
Details
- Parcel number: 06752101000
- Zoning: R-1-20
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $3,354 annually
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $940/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,395,581
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
$2,879,100
$2.74M - $3.02M
$6,783/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/16/2026 | Pending sale | $2,995,000$940/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82054469 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000+160.4%$940/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82054469 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2017 | Sold | $1,150,000$361/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,395,581 +2% |
| 2025 | $16,128 +6.1% | $1,368,217 +2% |
| 2024 | $15,196 +1.8% | $1,341,389 +2% |
| 2023 | $14,932 +1.6% | $1,315,088 +2% |
| 2022 | $14,699 +2.6% | $1,289,301 +2% |
| 2021 | $14,330 +3.6% | $1,264,021 +4% |
| 2020 | $13,832 +3.1% | $1,215,860 +3.7% |
| 2019 | $13,419 +5.7% | $1,173,000 +2% |
| 2018 | $12,700 +633.3% | $1,150,000 +706% |
| 2017 | $1,732 +6.7% | $142,674 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $1,623 +2.3% | $135,714 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,587 +1.5% | $133,675 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,563 | $131,056 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $127,906 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $125,398 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $124,461 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $124,756 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $122,310 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $119,912 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $117,561 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $115,256 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $112,996 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $110,925 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $108,750 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $106,618 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $104,528 |
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Neighborhood: 95060
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: BrookKnollElementary_1
- Middle: ScottsValleyMiddle_2
- High: ScottsValleyHigh
- District: ScottsValleyUnified
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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