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listing_id: ML82062650
status: Active
price: 1599000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1174
sqft_lot: 5009
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1960
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "4535 Portola Dr"
city: Santa Cruz
state: CA
zip: 95062
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 36.966331
lng: -121.961529
days_on_market: 1
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Lynsey Mckee"
list_office: "David Lyng Real Estate"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 818-1454"
list_agent_license: 02279946
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-10-04
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95062 | 4535 Portola Dr

4535 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

MLS: ML82062650 | Status: Active | Price: $1,599,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,174 5,009 1960

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Sunday, October 4 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Lynsey Mckee

Remarks

Coastal living meets opportunity on Portola Drive! Just moments from the Santa Cruz coastline, Pleasure Point surf, beaches, parks, and local favorites, this charming single-level home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,174 sq ft, and a 5,009 sq ft lot. A freshly painted exterior, natural stone accents, white board-and-batten siding, a two-car garage, and drought-tolerant landscaping create inviting curb appeal. Inside, warm hardwood floors flow through the living room, where a whitewashed brick fireplace anchors the space. The kitchen features oak cabinetry, dark granite countertops, a gas cooktop island, and stainless steel appliances. A versatile bonus room/sunroom opens to the spacious fenced backyard with a storage shed, mature fruit tree, and room to garden or entertain. The primary ensuite features a tiled shower, while the hall bathroom offers a tub/shower combination. The garage includes built-in cabinetry and laundry hookups. Ideally positioned between Pleasure Point and Capitola Village and just steps from Privates Beach and surf access, this home puts coastal living at your doorstep. Ready for its next chapter, this is a wonderful opportunity to make your mark in one of Santa Cruzs coveted coastal neighborhoods.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82062650
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 1

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Granite, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Tile, Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen Countertop - Granite, Exhaust Fan
Appliances Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Refrigerator
Dining Room Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Living Room
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Laundry In Garage
Cooling Ceiling Fan
Heating Central Forced Air, Fireplace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter and Slab

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Soquel Union Elementary
High School District Santa Cruz City High
Water Public
Zoning R-1-5

Contact Information

Lynsey Mckee
David Lyng Real Estate
License #: 02279946
Phone: (831) 818-1454

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
New Brighton Middle School public 6-8 1.14 mi 7
Del Mar Elementary School public K-5 1.24 mi 4
Live Oak Elementary School public K-5 1.26 mi 5
Soquel Elementary School public K-5 1.36 mi 6
Shoreline Middle School public 6-8 1.38 mi 7
Soquel High School public 9-12 1.76 mi 9
Ocean Alternative Education Center public K-8 1.80 mi 8
Special Education Preschool public UG 1.80 mi N/A
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 1.85 mi 6
Main Street Elementary School public K-5 1.86 mi 7
Harbor High School public 9-12 2.19 mi 7
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 2.38 mi N/A
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 2.54 mi 8
Gault Elementary School public K-5 2.67 mi 5
Mar Vista Elementary School public K-6 2.67 mi 6
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School public K-5 2.68 mi 7
Branciforte Middle School public 6-8 2.89 mi 9
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School public K-5 3.06 mi 9
Ark Independent Studies School public 6-12 3.06 mi 4
Alternative Family Education School public K-12 3.06 mi 8

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This listing information is up-to-date as of October 04, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Lynsey Mckee, (831) 818-1454.