745 Granite Ridge Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
- $1,450,000
- 3
- BD
- 2
- BA
- 2,160
- SqFt
- List Price
- $1,450,000
- Status
- ACTIVE
- MLS#
- ML82056478
- Year Built
- 1941
- Property Type
- Detached
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Living Area
- 2,160
- Lot Size
- 46,435
- Acres
- 1.07
- County
- Santa Cruz
- Subdivision
- Ca
Property Description
Live the ultimate homestead lifestyle in this private, sun-drenched Happy Valley mountain sanctuary! Perfectly situated between Silicon Valley and Santa Cruz in the desirable Happy Valley School District, this home features a large office, detached 2-car garage/workshop, refinished hardwoods, a renovated kitchen, and an updated primary suite. Outdoors, enjoy a wraparound deck with cable railings, a 6-person saltwater hot tub, and a heated outdoor shower. The fully deer-fenced acreage is an organic paradise, boasting a chicken coop with water, yoga platform, kid's play structure, 11 drip-irrigated raised beds, and 30 diverse fruit trees set among majestic redwoods. Eco-friendly and resilient, the home features a massive 18kW solar array, a backup generator, Starlink internet, and efficient HVAC. High-end infrastructure includes a whole-house water filtration/UV system, a 5,000-gallon holding tank with newer pumps, an upgraded gas line, pre-wired Starlink internet, earthquake retrofitting, and full critter proofing. Located on an excellent, well-maintained road with an active community association and emergency fire exits. Easy commute to UCSC and San Jose, your turnkey country haven awaits!
Additional Information
- HOA
- Yes
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Fireplace Features
- Wood Burning
- Kitchen Features
- 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Dishwasher
- Parking Features
- Off Street
- Roof
- Composition Shingles
- Water Sewer
- Storage Tank
- Elementary School
- Happy Valley Elementary
- High School
- Santa Cruz City High
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Listing courtesy of Kasey Hinchman from David Lyng Real Estate. 831-239-3708
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