Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95060 | 39 Ortalon Ave
39 Ortalon Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
MLS: ML82061964 | Status: Active | Price: $3,200,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 2
Property Type: Residential
Quick Facts
| Beds |
Baths |
Sq Ft |
Sq Ft Lot |
Yr Built |
| 4 |
2 |
2,982 |
9,975 |
1962 |
Upcoming Open Houses
| Date |
Time |
Hosted By |
| Saturday, September 26 |
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Eli Karon |
A rare opportunity to own an exceptional piece of Santa Cruz midcentury architecture. Designed in 1962 by architect Kermit Darrow, AIA, 39 Ortalon Avenue embodies his "Light for Living" philosophy, with natural light moving through the home from sunrise to sunset and a seamless connection between indoors and out. Offered publicly for the first time, this 4BR/2BA residence spans nearly 3,000 square feet on a 9,975-square-foot lot on one of Santa Cruz's coveted Upper Westside streets. Lovingly maintained by the same family since it was built, the home preserves Darrow's authentic architectural vision while incorporating thoughtful updates for modern living. Highlights include an updated kitchen and bathrooms, high-end Miele appliances, radiant-heated floors, newer windows and skylights, newer roof, updated plumbing and electrical, owned solar panels, and updated interior and exterior lighting. Outdoor entertaining areas redesigned by Joni Janecki & Associates beautifully extend the architecture into the landscape. Timeless, light-filled and remarkably preserved, 39 Ortalon Avenue is a rare example of midcentury modernism where architecture, landscape and everyday living exist in perfect harmony.
| Field |
Value |
| MLS # |
ML82061964 |
| MLS Source |
MLSListings, Inc. |
| Days on Site |
1 |
Features
Interior Features
| Feature |
Details |
| Bedrooms |
Walk-in Closet |
| Bathrooms |
Double Sinks, Outside Access, Stall Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom |
| Kitchen |
Countertop - Synthetic, Island with Sink, Skylight(s) |
| Appliances |
Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer |
| Dining Room |
Dining Area |
| Family Room |
Separate Family Room |
| Fireplace |
Family Room, Living Room |
| Flooring |
Carpet, Other, Tile, Wood |
| Laundry |
Inside |
| Cooling |
Ceiling Fan |
| Heating |
Radiant |
Exterior Features
| Feature |
Details |
| Roof |
Composition, Shingle |
| Foundation |
Slab |
| Feature |
Details |
| Garage/Parking |
Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Off-Street Parking, On Street, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
| High School District |
Santa Cruz City Elementary |
| Sewer |
Public Sewer |
| Water |
Public |
| Zoning |
0 |
| Listing Agent |
Co-Listing Agent |
| Eli Karon |
Nicole Karon |
| Karon Properties |
Karon Properties |
| License #: 01732369 |
License #: 02189645 |
| Phone: (310) 701-4779 |
Phone: (940) 367-4209 |
School Ratings
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
Nearby Schools
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This listing information is up-to-date as of September 25, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Eli Karon, (310) 701-4779.