535 Highland AVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
535 Highland AVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95060,Video Tour
535 Highland AVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Listed by Tim Allen • Coldwell Banker Realty, DRE#00891159
$5,900,000
Est. payment /mo
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8 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,949 SqFt
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535 Highland AVE Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Home

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,949 sqft

Price per Sqft $991

MLS Listing ID ML82037953

Bedrooms 8

Full Baths 5

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1886

Lot Size 3.420 Acres

Property Sub-Type Single Family Home

Property Description

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.

Location

State CA

County Santa Cruz

Area West Santa Cruz

Zoning Residential

Rooms

Family Room Separate Family Room

Other Rooms Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Library, Storage

Dining Room Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room

Interior

Heating Radiant, Wall Furnace , Other

Cooling None

Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood

Fireplaces Type Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other

Exterior

Parking Features Detached Garage

Garage Spaces 3.0

Utilities Available Public Utilities

View Bay, City Lights, Ocean

Roof Type Composition

Building

Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Raised, Other

Sewer Sewer Connected

Water Public

Others

Tax ID 001-141-45-000

Horse Property No

Special Listing Condition Not Applicable

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