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8 5/1 5,949 3.42 1886
Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built

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About this Property

Perched above Santa Cruz with sweeping ocean views, 535 Highland Avenue is the iconic Torchiana Estate, also known as Villa Fair View. Recognized with a Santa Cruz Historical Society plaque dating to 1886, this beautiful Victorian residence is a storied local landmark. A gated entry reveals ~3.42 acres of lush, park-like grounds surrounding the ~5,949 sq ft, 8-bedroom home. Inside, a checkerboard-tile entry introduces formal dining and living spaces, including a living room with an ornate carved fireplace and a cozy library. Douglas Fir floors, clawfoot bath tubs, stained glass window and countless charming details reflect the home's 19th-century origins. A thoughtful 2010 addition includes a private ~900 sq ft caretaker's unit, while the expansive primary suite offers two walk-in closets. Amenities include a pool, balcony, deck, 3-car garage, and a patio overlooking the entire bay. Historically associated with Dr. Henry A. van Coenen Torchiana, noted as the Consul General of the Netherlands, and later home to the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Villa Fair View is deeply woven into Santa Cruz history. From its elevated vantage point, the Pacific Ocean unfolds as a dramatic backdrop, offering stunning views and timeless character.

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MLS Listing Information

MLS #

ML82037953

MLS Source

MLSListings, Inc.

Days on Site

2

Interior Features

Dining Room

Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room

Family Room

Separate Family Room

Fireplace

Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other

Flooring

Carpet, Tile, Wood

Cooling

None

Heating

Other, Radiant, Wall Furnace

Exterior Features

Roof

Composition

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter, Raised, Other

Parking, School, and Other Information

Garage/Parking

Detached, Garage: 3 Car(s)

High School District

Santa Cruz City Elementary

Water

Public

Zoning

Residential

Contact Agent

Tim Allen

Coldwell Banker Realty

License #: 00891159

Phone: (831) 214-1990

Neighborhood: Around This Home

Neighborhood: Local Demographics

535 Highland Ave is a Single Family Residence in Santa Cruz, CA 95060. This 5,949 square foot property sits on a 3.42 Acres Lot and features 8 bedrooms & 5 full and 1 partial bathrooms. It is currently priced at $5,900,000 and was built in 1886. This address can also be written as 535 Highland Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.

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This listing information is up-to-date as of March 10, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Tim Allen, (831) 214-1990