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248 Mcgivern Way, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
$1,995,000·3 bd·3 ba·MLSListings #ML82065126
Every completed rebate is published: see all 211 closings.
Listing data from MLSListings. Rebate estimate calculated by Arrivva.
How the rebate is calculated
- Buyer-broker fee at 2%
- $39,900
- Buyer-broker fee at 3%
- $59,850
- Arrivva flat fee
- - $9,750
- Estimated rebate range
- $30,000 to $51,000
*Estimate only. Actual rebate may vary based on final price, lender requirements, MLS rules, and broker policies. How the rebate works
248 Mcgivern WaySanta Cruz, CA 95060
Exceptional Bonny Doon retreat featuring two spacious homes connected by a pool and deck, nestled among the redwoods on over 1.6 acres. The 3,829 sq ft main home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, high ceilings, exposed beams, and expansive windows framing the redwoods. The chefs kitchen with a large island opens to a light-filled living and dining room with a river-rock fireplace. A ground-floor family room with woodstove connects to a sunroom overlooking the pool, while the primary suite opens to a private deck. A crows nest room with its own sundeck offers additional versatile space. The separate 1,671 sq ft guest house features 2 bedrooms plus an office, vaulted ceilings, skylights, and treehouse views. Natural stone terraces, gardens, a custom chicken coop, goldfish pond, and room to expand the garden or orchard enhance the outdoor setting. Carport and lower driveway provide additional parking. Surrounded by nature yet just minutes from UCSC, downtown Santa Cruz, and North Coast surf, this property offers a peaceful retreat with flexibility for multigenerational living and more.
| 5 days ago | Listing updated with changes from the MLS | |
| 5 days ago | Listing first seen on site |
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Last checked: 2026-10-25 06:01 AM UTC
*Estimate only. Actual rebate may vary based on final price, lender requirements, MLS rules, and broker policies.
Questions about this listing
- How much could a buyer get back on 248 Mcgivern Way, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060?
- Arrivva estimates a buyer rebate of $30,000 to $51,000 on this listing. The buyer-broker fee, typically 2 to 3% of the price, goes back to you minus Arrivva's flat $9,750 fee. Every completed rebate is published on the Arrivva results page. See every completed closing
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- Set up a quick chat with Arrivva by phone or video. The team confirms showing availability fast, tours the home with you, and walks you through offer strategy and the rebate math before you commit to anything. Set up a time to talk
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