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listing_id: ML81949545
status: Closed
price: 1820000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 1939
sqft_lot: 11413
lot_acres: 0.262
year_built: 1972
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "515 Carbonera Dr"
city: Santa Cruz
state: CA
zip: 95060
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 36.999169
lng: -122.010693
days_on_market: 883
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Terri Mayall"
list_office: "Christie's International Real Estate Sereno"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 818-3361"
list_agent_license: 01085181
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95060 | 515 Carbonera Dr

515 Carbonera Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

MLS: ML81949545 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,820,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
3 2 /1 1,939 0.262 1972

Remarks

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac of Carbonera Estates, this home is a rare find. Nestled on a spacious lot, the home features recently updated mid-century architecture. The designer kitchen, with Corian counters, high quality cabinets, and stainless steel appliances, exudes elegance with a modern flair. The bathrooms have undergone gorgeous remodels. The home is graciously warm and refined, featuring a comfortable and tranquil ambiance. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows provide stunning views of the surrounding gardens. Quiet seating areas effortlessly link the indoors to the natural surroundings, turning the yard into a park-like space. Paths, outdoor seating areas, a Bocce ball court, fruit trees, and colorful flowers make the outside area ideal for both entertaining and relaxing. Carbonera Estates is a commuter's dream, offering easy access to downtown Santa Cruz and a mere 20 minutes to San Jose. The neighborhood is highly sought after, boasting excellent schools. With two nearby golf courses, renowned surf spots, hiking trails, and proximity to fine dining, farmer's markets and shopping, this community provides the ideal Santa Cruz lifestyle. This well-maintained home offers a blend of tranquility and convenience, making it an exceptional value in a sought-after neighborhood.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81949545
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Walk-in Closet
Bathrooms Half on Ground Floor
Kitchen Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Exhaust Fan, Skylight(s)
Appliances Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room No Formal Dining Room, Skylight(s)
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Wood
Laundry In Garage
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition, Shingle
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Style Custom, Ranch

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 2 Car(s)
High School District Santa Cruz City High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R1

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Terri Mayall Amy Kroeger
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
License #: 01085181 License #: 02161640
Phone: (831) 818-3361 Phone: (831) 204-1455

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 1.00 mi 8
Branciforte Middle School public 6-8 1.07 mi 9
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 1.17 mi N/A
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School public K-5 1.29 mi 9
Ark Independent Studies School public 6-12 1.29 mi 4
Alternative Family Education School public K-12 1.29 mi 8
Costanoa Continuation High School public 9-12 1.29 mi 2
Harbor High School public 9-12 1.35 mi 7
Gault Elementary School public K-5 1.56 mi 5
Brook Knoll Elementary School public K-5 1.64 mi 7
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 1.69 mi 6
Ocean Alternative Education Center public K-8 1.74 mi 8
Special Education Preschool public UG 1.74 mi N/A
Santa Cruz County Special Education School public K-12 1.75 mi N/A
Santa Cruz County Community School public 7-12 1.75 mi 4
Santa Cruz County Rop School public 10-12 1.75 mi N/A
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School public K-5 1.85 mi 7
Happy Valley Elementary School public K-6 2.08 mi 8
Mission Hill Middle School public 6-8 2.21 mi 9
Santa Cruz High School public 9-12 2.27 mi 10

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Terri Mayall, (831) 818-3361.