Fall in love with your own little slice of heaven! 180-degree views of Monterey Bay, two year-round springs, and a high-producing well are just the beginning at 5575 Empire Grade. This 2 bed/3 bath sunlit home sits on 3.5 acres in beautiful Bonny Doon. Designed by a local architect in the 1970s, this custom home showcases unique fixtures from the one and only Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Lasting impressions include sky-high ceilings, exposed beams, and plenty of natural light. Additional features include a 400 sq. ft. detached garage, high-speed internet, a whole-house Generac generator, high-end appliances, recently installed septic tank, new decks, a fire hydrant, and an automatic gate. Come check out this piece of Bonny Doon magic today!
Sold for $1,249,000
$1,249,000
5575 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
2beds
2,163sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1975
3.52 Acres Lot
$1,276,700 Zestimate®
$577/sqft
$5,969 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,276,700
$1.16M - $1.40M
$5,969/mo
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Detached garageBeautiful bonny doonSky-high ceilingsWhole-house generac generatorHigh-end appliancesHigh-speed internetCustom home
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Listed by:
Katie Keeler 01847544 831-588-6959,
eXp Realty of California Inc 888-584-9427
Bought with:
, 02147914
David Lyng Real Estate
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81942505
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, StallShower2plus, Tile, OversizedTub
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Tile, Island
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside, In Utility Room
Features
- High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Beam Ceiling, Security Gate
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,163
- Total interior livable area: 2,163 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Electric Gate, Parking Area
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Parking
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Storage Shed Structure, Drought Tolerant Plants
- Fencing: Front Yard,Partial,Surveyed
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest/Woods, Ocean, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean,Water
Lot
- Size: 3.52 Acres
- Features: Sloped Up
Details
- Additional structures: Garage
- Parcel number: 06324110000
- Zoning: RR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Generator, PropaneOnSite, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Propane, Public Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2023 | Sold | $1,249,000$577/sqft |
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| 10/11/2023 | Contingent | $1,249,000$577/sqft |
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| 9/29/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,249,000-24.3%$577/sqft |
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| 5/31/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000-2.9%$763/sqft |
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| 10/1/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,700,000+47.8%$786/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81861312 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2020 | Sold | $1,150,000$532/sqft |
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| 11/2/2020 | Pending sale | $1,150,000$532/sqft |
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| 11/2/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000+67.9%$532/sqft |
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| 9/13/2012 | Sold | $685,000-11.6%$317/sqft |
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| 7/25/2012 | Pending sale | $775,000$358/sqft |
Source: Alain Pinel Realtors - Los Gatos #81224658 Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2012 | Price change | $775,000-13.4%$358/sqft |
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| 3/27/2012 | Price change | $895,000-10.5%$414/sqft |
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| 3/3/2012 | Listed for sale | $1,000,000$462/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,051 +9.3% | $1,273,980 +4.4% |
| 2024 | $13,769 +1.6% | $1,220,389 +2% |
| 2023 | $13,548 +1.6% | $1,196,460 +2% |
| 2022 | $13,335 +3.2% | $1,173,000 +2% |
| 2021 | $12,925 +45% | $1,150,000 +49.1% |
| 2020 | $8,917 +4.7% | $771,300 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,515 +1.6% | $756,176 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,379 +1.5% | $741,350 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,256 +3.6% | $726,812 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,972 +0.8% | $712,561 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,906 +1.4% | $701,858 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,797 | $688,110 +294% |
| 2012 | -- | $174,631 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $171,207 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $169,927 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $170,331 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $166,991 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $163,716 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $160,505 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $157,358 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $154,273 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $151,445 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $148,476 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $145,565 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $142,711 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 95060
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Bonny Doon Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 2.7 mi
- 9/10Mission Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6 mi
- 10/10Santa Cruz High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: BonnyDoonUnionElementary
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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