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Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
$ 5,900,000
Est. payment /mo
Active
535 Highland Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060
8 Beds
6 Baths
5,949 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
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
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1886
Lot Size 3.420 Acres
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source Datashare MLSListings
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
Interior
Heating Radiant, Other
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Number 4
Fireplaces Type Family Room, Living Room, Other
Fireplace Yes
Exterior
Garage Spaces 3.0
View Bay, City Lights
Private Pool true
Building
Foundation Raised, Other
Water Public
Schools
School District Not Listed, Santa Cruz City Elementary