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listing_id: ML82051319
status: Active
price: 1695000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 2540
sqft_lot: 46348
lot_acres: 1.064
year_built: 1989
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "188 El Rancho Dr"
city: Santa Cruz
state: CA
zip: 95060
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 36.99928
lng: -122.020066
days_on_market: 3
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 3
list_agent: "Amber Grewer"
list_office: "Amber Grewer Real Estate"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 566-0021"
list_agent_license: 01346361
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-06-19
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95060 | 188 El Rancho Dr

188 El Rancho Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

MLS: ML82051319 | Status: Active | Price: $1,695,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
3 2 /1 2,540 1.064 1989

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Saturday, June 20 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Amber Grewer

Remarks

This comfortable and beautifully updated home offers a wonderful balance of nature-filled surroundings and premier convenience. Tucked away in a tree-lined setting, this property lets you feel connected to the outdoors while remaining just minutes from town and local favorites. The interior features a thoughtful, functional layout, highlighted by a beautifully remodeled kitchen and updated bathrooms. A standout feature of the home is the primary suite, designed for real day-to-day living with its own dedicated seating area and a separate office space, ideal for working from home. The home is also equipped with solar panels for excellent energy efficiency. Outside, the property provides a relaxed space to enjoy the outdoors. The private yard features plenty of sunshine for gardening, alongside a large, flat play area for kids, pets, or casual gatherings. Additionally, there is extra space for RV or boat parking. It's an ideal spot for anyone traveling to Silicon Valley or around the county with quick access to Highway 17 and close proximity to Pasatiempo. Plus, you are only a short drive from local Santa Cruz beaches, surf spots, and downtown shops. If you've been looking for a home with room to breathe and unbeatable access to the best of Santa Cruz, this is the one.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82051319
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 3

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Appliances Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Other
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Living Room
Cooling None
Heating Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier
Pool Spa/Hot Tub

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Detached, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Garage: 3 Car(s)
High School District Santa Cruz City Elementary
Water Public
Zoning R-1-20

Contact Information

Amber Grewer
Amber Grewer Real Estate
License #: 01346361
Phone: (831) 566-0021

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Branciforte Middle School public 6-8 1.23 mi 9
Santa Cruz County Special Education School public K-12 1.31 mi N/A
Santa Cruz County Community School public 7-12 1.31 mi 4
Santa Cruz County Rop School public 10-12 1.31 mi N/A
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School public K-5 1.33 mi 9
Ark Independent Studies School public 6-12 1.33 mi 4
Alternative Family Education School public K-12 1.33 mi 8
Costanoa Continuation High School public 9-12 1.33 mi 2
Brook Knoll Elementary School public K-5 1.34 mi 7
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 1.45 mi 8
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 1.58 mi N/A
Gault Elementary School public K-5 1.73 mi 5
Harbor High School public 9-12 1.77 mi 7
Mission Hill Middle School public 6-8 1.92 mi 9
Santa Cruz High School public 9-12 2.06 mi 10
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 2.11 mi 6
Westlake Elementary School public K-5 2.16 mi 9
Ocean Alternative Education Center public K-8 2.18 mi 8
Special Education Preschool public UG 2.18 mi N/A
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School public K-5 2.36 mi 7

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425 Logan St $1,749,000 3 2/1 1,750 Active
404 Esmeralda Dr $1,890,000 3 2/1 2,361 Active
106 Carbonera Dr $1,999,000 3 2/1 3,857 Active
334 Pennsylvania Ave $1,799,000 6 3/1 2,826 Active

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This listing information is up-to-date as of June 19, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Amber Grewer, (831) 566-0021.