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$1,650,000
75 Days On Site

450 Vine Hill Road
Santa Cruz, CA 95065

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
5
Beds
2.5
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
2,342
SqFt
$705
/SqFt
1979
Built
County:
Santa Cruz
Listed by of Seb Frey of Compass (408) 596-1623
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Tucked away from Vine Hill Road in the Happy Valley School District, this Santa Cruz retreat feels like a private world of its own. Set on 3.5+ park-like acres with gardens, winding paths, towering redwoods, and a seasonal creek with sandy beach area, the property offers privacy, natural beauty, and architectural character just minutes from town. The custom home brings the outdoors in, with dramatic windows, multiple decks, and serene views of the gardens and forest. A two-story atrium creates a striking first impression, while the generous floor plan offers space to gather, relax, work from home, or enjoy the peaceful setting. Distinctive living areas, including a sunroom, lounge spaces, and an upstairs wing, give the home flexibility and personality rarely found in a typical Santa Cruz property. The grounds are a true highlight, with lush landscapes, quiet corners, and open areas that feel like a private botanical retreat. Close to DeLaveaga Park trails, downtown Santa Cruz, beaches, commute routes, and everyday conveniences, this home offers the best of Happy Valley living: privacy, space, nature, and access to everything that makes Santa Cruz special. A rare opportunity to own a magical creekside property with room to breathe, explore, and create your own private sanctuary.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,650,000
Days On Site 
75 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,342 sqft
Total Baths 
2.5
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
3.554 Acres
Year Built 
1979
MLS® Number 
ML82046835
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
4 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
3 weeks agoPrice changed to $1,650,000
a month agoStatus changed to Active
2 months agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
3.554
Attached Garage 
Yes
Cross Street 
Jarvis Rd
Direction Faces 
South
Disclosures 
Natural Hazard Disclosure
Foundation 
Concrete Perimeter
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
3
Number Of Stories 
2
Parking 
Off StreetAttachedWorkshop in GarageGuestLighted
Parking Spaces 
4
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
SqFt Total 
2342
Style 
Custom
Utilities 
PropaneCable Available
Water Source 
Shared WellWell
Zoning 
A
Interior Features
Appliances 
Water SoftenerDisposalDishwasherExhaust FanRefrigeratorGas CooktopRange HoodDouble Oven
Electric 
220 Volts in Laundry
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Living RoomWood Burning
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
LaminateCarpet
Heating 
Forced AirNatural GasPropaneCentral
Interior 
PantryMaster DownstairsBeamed Ceilings
Laundry Features 
Laundry RoomInsideGas Dryer Hookup
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Frame
Exterior 
Balcony
Fencing 
PartialWood
Lot Features 
ViewsBack Yard
Other Structures 
Workshop
Patio And Porch 
DeckPatio
Pool Features 
None
Roof 
Composition
View 
ForestRiver
Waterview 
ForestRiver
Community Features
School District 
Santa Cruz City High
Schools
School District
Santa Cruz City High
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listed by of Seb Frey of Compass (408) 596-1623



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