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Property Description

 

Perched atop 3.42 private acres overlooking Monterey Bay and the lights of Santa Cruz, this extraordinary legacy estate offers a rare blend of privacy, scale, and proximity to Silicon Valley. Designed for those who value both connection and retreat, the property presents an exceptional opportunity for multigenerational living, executive respite, or a private family compound.

 

Expansive indoor and outdoor gathering spaces create an ideal setting for entertaining on any scale, from intimate family celebrations to grand events. Sweeping views, open grounds, and thoughtfully designed living areas provide a seamless backdrop for creating lasting memories while enjoying the natural beauty of the Central Coast.

 

The estate's generous footprint offers flexibility for extended family, guests, personal collections, creative pursuits, or executive work-from-home lifestyles. Whether envisioned as a private sanctuary, an entertainer's showcase, or a generational asset to be enjoyed for decades to come, the possibilities are as inspiring as the setting itself.

 

Conveniently located within reach of Silicon Valley's innovation centers while offering a world apart from the demands of everyday life, this is a property that combines luxury, privacy, and lifestyle in a truly exceptional way.

 

Highlights:

  • 3.42-acre private hilltop setting
  • Panoramic views of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz
  • Ideal for multigenerational living or family compound use
  • Executive retreat with convenient Silicon Valley access
  • Expansive indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces
  • Exceptional privacy and natural surroundings
  • Flexible spaces for collectors, creatives, and remote professionals
  • Close proximity to vibrant downtown Santa Cruz, beaches, municipal wharf and the Santa Cruz Boardwalk
  • Rare opportunity to own a true legacy estate

 

A place to gather, retreat, and create a lasting family legacy.

 

2.5% Buyers Brokerage Compensation  |  Brokerage Compensation not binding unless confirmed by separate agreement among applicable parties. 

 

Overview

Property Status
For Sale
Lot Size
3.42 Acres
Property Type
Residential
Year Built
1886
Buyer Agency Compensation
2.5%

Features & Amenities

Architecture Styles
Victorian
View Description
Ocean
Garage Spaces
3
Roof
Composition
Heat Type
Boiler and radiator system, wall furnaces
Other Exterior Features
Pool, park-like grounds, gated entry, deck, balcony, ocean-view patio
School District
Santa Cruz
Sales Price
$5,400,000
Buyer Agency Compensation
2.5%

Downloads

  • Floor Plan - 535 Highland Ave.pdf

  • Factsheet - 535 Highland Ave.pdf

Retreat-Like Legacy Estate with Panoramic Monterey Bay Views

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Retreat-Like Legacy Estate with Panoramic Monterey Bay Views

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