Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95065 | 450 Vine Hill Rd
MLS: ML82046835 | Status: Active | Price: $1,700,000
Beds/Baths: 5 / 2 /1
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 /1 | 2,342 | 3.554 | 1979 |
| Date | Time | Hosted By |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, May 16 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Helen Landry |
| Saturday, May 16 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Seb Frey |
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.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML82046835 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Days on Site | 1 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor |
| Bathrooms | Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Solid Surface, Stone, Tile, Updated Bath(s), Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Half on Ground Floor |
| Kitchen | Exhaust Fan, Pantry |
| Appliances | Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Water Softener |
| Dining Room | Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Room |
| Family Room | Separate Family Room |
| Fireplace | Living Room, Wood Burning |
| Flooring | Carpet, Laminate |
| Laundry | Hookup - Gas Dryer, Inside, In Utility Room |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Central Forced Air - Gas, Propane |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter and Slab |
| Style | Custom |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, Lighted Parking Area, Off-Street Parking, Parking Area, Garage: 3 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Happy Valley Elementary |
| High School District | Santa Cruz City High |
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Water | Shared Well |
| Zoning | A |
Seb Frey
Compass
License #: 01369847
Phone: (408) 596-1623
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vine Hill Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.17 mi | 8 |
| Scotts Valley High School | public | 9-12 | 1.62 mi | 8 |
| Happy Valley Elementary School | public | K-6 | 2.42 mi | 8 |
| Scotts Valley Middle School | public | 6-8 | 2.57 mi | 7 |
| Mountain Elementary School | public | K-6 | 2.86 mi | 9 |
| Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.87 mi | 7 |
| Brook Knoll Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.01 mi | 7 |
| De Laveaga Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.78 mi | 8 |
| Soquel High School | public | 9-12 | 4.79 mi | 9 |
| Main Street Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.85 mi | 7 |
| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1501 Hidden Valley Rd | $1,995,000 | 5 | 4/1 | 5,000 | Active |
| 350 Aurora Rd | $1,774,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,183 | Active |
| 7200 Highway 17 | $1,450,000 | 4 | 3/1 | 3,138 | Contingent |
| 20 Angela Ct | $2,000,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,772 | Active |
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