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Sold for $5,400,000
  • $5,400,000

    535 Highland Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    8beds
    5,949sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1886
    3.42 Acres Lot
    $5,426,200 Zestimate®
    $908/sqft
    $-- Estimated rent

    Home value

    $5,426,200

    $4.78M - $6.13M

    Not available

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    What's special

    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.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Tim Allen 00891159 831-214-1990,

    Coldwell Banker Realty 831-626-2221

    Bought with:

    Kimberly Ward, 01976643

    Compass

    Shawndy Linquist, 02062936

    Compass

    Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82037953MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 8
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Laundry, Library, Office
    Dining room
    • Features: EatinKitchen, FormalDiningRoom
    Family room
    • Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
    Heating
    • Other, Radiant, Wall Furnace
    Cooling
    • None
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
    • Number of fireplaces: 4
    • Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 5,949
    • Total interior livable area: 5,949 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Detached
    • Garage spaces: 3
    Features
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Bay, City Lights, Ocean
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Bay,Ocean
    Lot
    • Size: 3.42 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 00114145000
    • Zoning: Residential
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Raised, Other
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1886

    Utilities & green energy

    • Gas: PublicUtilities
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Santa Cruz

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $908/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $424,034
    • Date on market: 3/10/2026
    • Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/28/2026Sold$5,400,000$908/sqft
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    7/21/2026Contingent$5,400,000$908/sqft
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    7/21/2026Listed for sale$5,400,000$908/sqft
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    7/20/2026Contingent$5,400,000$908/sqft
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    7/15/2026Listed for sale$5,400,000$908/sqft
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    7/6/2026Contingent$5,400,000$908/sqft
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    6/8/2026Price change$5,400,000-8.5%$908/sqft
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    3/11/2026Listed for sale$5,900,000$992/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $424,034 +2%
    2025$4,864 +8.7%$415,720 +2%
    2024$4,476 +1.3%$407,569 +2%
    2023$4,419 +1.2%$399,577 +2%
    2022$4,367 +2.2%$391,742 +2%
    2021$4,273 +0.8%$384,061 +1%
    2020$4,238 +2.1%$380,122 +2%
    2019$4,150 +1.2%$372,669 +2%
    2018$4,100 +1.4%$365,362 +2%
    2017$4,045 +6%$358,199 +2%
    2016$3,815 +2.3%$351,174 +1.5%
    2015$3,731 +1.8%$345,900 +2%
    2014$3,665 $339,124 +49.4%
    2012-- $226,931 +2%
    2011-- $222,482 +0.8%
    2010-- $220,820 -0.2%
    2009-- $221,345 +2%
    2008-- $217,004 +2%
    2007-- $212,749 +2%
    2006-- $208,577 +2%
    2005-- $204,487 +2%
    2004-- $200,478 +1.9%
    2003-- $196,804 +2%
    2002-- $192,945 +2%
    2001-- $189,162 +2%
    2000-- $185,453
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    Neighborhood: 95060

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