Address
450 Vine Hill Rd, Santa Cruz, CA
Price
$ 1,600,000
Property Attributes
- ID#ML82046835
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountySANTA CRUZ
- CitySanta Cruz
- AreaScotts Valley North
- Zip95065
- StyleCustom
- Year Built1979
- Price$ 1,600,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage2342
- Lot Size3.554 Acres
Data Source:
MLSListings Inc.
Property Description
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.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 5/14/2026 | Listed $1,700,000 |
| 7/6/2026 | 3$1,650,000 |
| 7/30/2026 | 4$1,600,000 |
General Features
| Heating | Central Forced Air - Gas,Propane |
|---|---|
| Cooling | None |
| Utilities | Propane On Site,Public Utilities |
| Roof | Composition |
| Water | Water Filter - Leased,Well - Shared,Water Softener - Owned |
| Fireplaces | Living Room,Wood Burning |
| Number of Garage Spaces | 3 |
| Architectural Style | Custom |
| Construction Materials | Wood Frame |
| Energy Features | Low Flow Toilet,Skylight,Tankless Water Heater |
| Additional Rooms | Atrium,Attic,Den / Study / Office,Formal Entry,Laundry Room,Storage |
| Year Built | 1979 |
| View | River / Stream,Forest / Woods |
| Age | 47 |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Home |
| Property Faces | South |
| Zoning Text | A |
| Amenities Misc. | Open Beam Ceiling,Skylight |
| Building Type | Detached |
| County | Santa Cruz |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Special Listing Conditions | Not Applicable |
| Status | Active |
| City | Santa Cruz |
| MLS Area | Scotts Valley North |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Listing Agent State License | 01369847 |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kUCr0uFxUk |
Interior Features
| Kitchen | Dishwasher,Cooktop - Gas,Garbage Disposal,Hood Over Range,Oven - Built-In,Oven - Double,Countertop - Quartz,Pantry,Exhaust Fan,Refrigerator |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Laminate,Carpet |
| Family Room | Separate Family Room |
| Total Bedrooms | Primary Suite / Retreat,More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor,Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor,Ground Floor Bedroom |
| Dining Room | Formal Dining Room,Breakfast Room |
| Bathroom | Shower over Tub - 1,Solid Surface,Tile,Stone,Updated Bath,Full on Ground Floor,Half on Ground Floor,Primary - Oversized Tub,Primary - Stall Shower(s) |
| Living SqFt | 2342 |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Laundry Features | Gas Hookup,Electricity Hookup (110V),Electricity Hookup (220V),In Utility Room,Inside |
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
Exterior Features
| Lot Description | Views,Stream - Year Round,Grade - Varies,Farm Animals (Permitted) |
|---|---|
| Fencing | Partial Fencing,Wood |
| Parking Features | Workshop in Garage,Attached Garage,Guest / Visitor Parking,Lighted Parking Area,Off-Street Parking,Parking Area |
| Horse Property | No |
| Parking Spaces | 4 |
| Lot Size Area | 154812.00 |
| Maximum Lot Size | 154812.00 |
| Yard/Grounds | Back Yard,Balcony / Patio,BBQ Area,Deck |
| Sewer/Septic | Septic Connected,Septic Standard,Existing Septic |
| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter and Slab |
| Building Area Total | 2342 |
| Lot Acres | 3.5540 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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