745 Granite Ridge DR, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
- $1,450,000
- 3
- BD
- 2
- BA
- 2,160
- SqFt
- List Price
- $1,450,000
- MLS#
- ML82056478
- Status
- ACTIVE
- Property Type
- res
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Total Bathrooms
- 2
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft. of Residence
- 2,160
- Lot Size
- 1.066
- Listing Area
- Scotts Valley North
- Year Built
- 1941
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, 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
- Acres
- 1.07
- Age
- 85
- Amenities
- Walk-in Closet, Vaulted Ceiling
- Association Fee
- $1000
- Association Fee Includes
- Maintenance - Road
- Bathroom Features
- Stall Shower, Shower and Tub, Skylight , Tile, Tub
- Cooling System
- None
- Family Room
- No Family Room
- Fireplace Description
- Wood Burning
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Garage Parking
- Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking
- Heating System
- Central Forced Air
- Horse Property Desc
- Unimproved
- Laundry Facilities
- Tub / Sink
- Living Area
- 2,160
- County
- Santa Cruz
- Neighborhood
- Scotts Valley North
- Other Rooms
- Den / Study / Office, Storage, Laundry Room
- Other Utilities
- Generator, Propane On Site, Public Utilities
- Roof
- Composition
- Sewer
- Existing Septic
- Unincorporated Yn
- Yes
- View
- Forest / Woods
- Zoning
- A
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Listing courtesy of Kasey Hinchman from David Lyng Real Estate. 831-239-3708
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