450 Vine Hill Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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450 Vine Hill Road,Santa Cruz, CA 95065
$1,700,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,342 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Upcoming open houses
  • Sun, May 17
    01:30 pm - 04:30 pm
Listed by: seb frey
Office: compass
MLS#:82046835
Source:CAREIL

Price summary

  • Price:$1,700,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$725.88

About this home

Tucked away from Vine Hill Road in the Happy Valley School District, this Santa Cruz retreat feels like a private world of its own. Set on 3.5+ park-like acres with gardens, winding paths, towering redwoods, and a seasonal creek with sandy beach area, the property offers privacy, natural beauty, and architectural character just minutes from town. The custom home brings the outdoors in, with dramatic windows, multiple decks, and serene views of the gardens and forest. A two-story atrium creates a striking first impression, while the generous floor plan offers space to gather, relax, work from home, or enjoy the peaceful setting. Distinctive living areas, including a sunroom, lounge spaces, and an upstairs wing, give the home flexibility and personality rarely found in a typical Santa Cruz property. The grounds are a true highlight, with lush landscapes, quiet corners, and open areas that feel like a private botanical retreat. Close to DeLaveaga Park trails, downtown Santa Cruz,...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1979
  • Listing ID #:82046835
  • Added:3 day(s) ago
  • Updated:May 17, 2026 at 12:26 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Carpet, Laminate
  • Dining Description:Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Room
  • Bathrooms Description:1 Shower Over Tub, Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Solid Surface, Stone, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Kitchen Description:Built-in Oven, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Pantry, Quartz Countertops, Refrigerator
  • Bedroom Description:Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Living area:2,342 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Gas Central Forced Air Heat, Propane

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Composition
  • Year built:1979
  • Building area:2,342 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:3.55 Acres
  • Lot Features:Varies, Views
  • Architectural Style:Custom
  • Exterior Features:Balcony/Patio, Barbecue Area, Deck
  • Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter and Slab

Utilities

  • Water:Shared Well, Water Filter - Leased, Water Softener (Owned)
  • Sewer:Existing Septic, Septic Connected, Septic Standard

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,700,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$725.88

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Electricity Hookup (110V), Electricity Hookup (220V), Gas Hook-up, In Utility Room, Inside
  • Amenities:Cable TV Available

Parking

  • Parking description:3 Car Garage, Attached, Guest Parking, Lighted Parking Area, Off Street Parking, Parking Area, Workshop in Garage
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