350 Highland Avenue, Santa Cruz, California 95060, Santa Cruz, - bed, bath

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ACTIVE$2,899,750
350 Highland Avenue, Santa Cruz, California 95060
4Beds
3Baths
2,830Sqft
20,386Lot
Year Built
1973
Close
-
List price
$2.9M
Original List price
$3M
Price/Sqft
-
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
ML82021308
Home ConditionFair
Features
Excellent View: Bay, City Lights, Ocean
Pool
Spa
Patio
ViewBay,City Lights,Ocean

About this home

Ocean View Santa Cruz, breathtaking views of the Santa Cruz skyline, and expansive panoramic unobstructed Monterey Bay full ocean view extending to Moss Landing, Monterey, and beyond. Captivating your attention are the Giant Dipper, sailboat races, and colorful scenes of Santa Cruz. Escape to your private hideaway tucked into the upper Westside. A freshly painted exterior, gated electric entrance, and driveway with custom exterior lighting make a striking statement. This iconic home boasts a great room filled with abundant natural light, floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors, and high ceilings. Discover the grotto kitchen with an island gas cooktop and formal dining room. The spiral staircase leads to 4 rooms and 2 full bathrooms. A double-sided fireplace is the focal point of the cinema/play or billiard room, 1/2 bath, bar service room, and exclusive wine cellar. The sliding glass doors lead to the pool, hot tub, sauna, and patio. BBQ, entertain, or relax while soaking in the ocean view. 2 car garage, pool house, garden, shed, security system, air conditioning, attic. Walkway bridge to downtown, shops, restaurants, Holy Cross School, Pognic Open Space hiking and biking trails, UCSC 3 min, Surfing 8 min, downtown 4 min, Urgent care 4 min, access Highway #17, Highway 1.

Price History

Date
Event
Price
10/08/25
Price Change
$2,899,750-3.3%
09/11/25
Listing
$2,999,750
Neighborhood Comparison

 SubjectAverage HomeNeighbourhood Ranking (87 Listings)
Beds43
75%
Baths32
56%
Square foot2,8301,815
90%
Lot Size20,3867,754
78%
Price$2.9M$1.51M
91%
Price per square foot$1,025$903
72%
Built year19739850987
51%
HOA
Days on market55148
9%
Condition Rating
Fair

Built in 1973, this property features a well-maintained exterior and structural elements. However, the interior, particularly the kitchen and bathrooms, is significantly dated. The kitchen has older wood cabinets, a gas cooktop, and what appear to be older wall oven/microwave units, along with dated countertops and tile. Bathrooms feature older vanities, fixtures, and tile work. Throughout the home, the large square floor tiles, wood paneling, vaulted wood ceilings with exposed beams, and brick fireplace are characteristic of its 70s/80s era. While functional and maintained, the property requires substantial cosmetic updates to align with current styles and standards, preventing it from being classified as 'Good' or 'Excellent'.
Pros & Cons

Pros

Panoramic Ocean & City Views: Offers breathtaking, unobstructed panoramic views of the Santa Cruz skyline, Monterey Bay, and beyond, including iconic landmarks like the Giant Dipper, enhancing its luxury appeal.
Exceptional Lifestyle Amenities: Features a private pool, hot tub, sauna, patio, double-sided fireplace, cinema/billiard room, bar service room, and an exclusive wine cellar, providing extensive entertainment and relaxation options.
Prime Westside Location & Accessibility: Tucked into the upper Westside, offering a private hideaway with excellent proximity to downtown Santa Cruz, shops, restaurants, UCSC, hiking trails, and surfing, all within minutes.
Striking Curb Appeal & Security: Boasts a freshly painted exterior, gated electric entrance, custom exterior lighting, and a security system, creating a strong first impression and ensuring privacy and safety.
Abundant Natural Light & High Ceilings: The great room features floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors, and high ceilings, maximizing natural light and offering an open, airy living space.

Cons

Age of Construction: Built in 1973, the property, despite some updates, may have original systems or design elements that could require future maintenance or modernization to meet contemporary standards.
Spiral Staircase Accessibility: The spiral staircase, while unique, can present accessibility challenges for individuals with mobility issues, families with young children, or for moving large furniture.
High Maintenance Outdoor Features: The extensive outdoor amenities including a pool, hot tub, sauna, and garden on a large lot (20,386 sqft) will require significant ongoing maintenance and associated costs.

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