1520 Escalona Drive

• Thu Apr 9, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

  Rare 30,000+sf lot on Escalona Dr w/ Bay views! Single story, private Sanctuary w/ 4 BR's & 2 BA's, detached 2 car garage with 2nd story 400 sf office/artist studio above also w/bay views! Close to UCSC, cafes & W Cliff Dr. Espresso drinks & pastries

• Sat Apr 11, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  Rare 30,000+sf lot on Escalona Dr w/ Bay views! Single story, private Sanctuary w/ 4 BR's & 2 BA's, detached 2 car garage with 2nd story 400 sf office/artist studio above also w/bay views! Close to UCSC, cafes & W Cliff Dr, markets & restaurants

• Sun Apr 12, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  Rare 30,000+sf lot on Escalona Dr w/ Bay views! Single story, private Sanctuary w/ 4 BR's & 2 BA's, detached 2 car garage with 2nd story 400 sf office/artist studio above also w/bay views! Close to UCSC, cafes & W Cliff Dr, markets & restaurants

Nestled on the south-facing slope of Escalona Drive, this property boasts stunning views of the Monterey Bay and the scenic west side of Santa Cruz. Built in the early 1900s on 30,000+ sf of land, this single-story cottage style home w/ 4 BRs and 2 BAs, has been the home for the same family for more than 50 years. Enhancing the charm of this tranquil residence is a detached garage/shop along w/ a versatile 420-square-foot office/studio above, also w/ breathtaking Bay views. Positioned on an expansive lot, this private oasis grants endless possibilities w/ ample room for cultivating your dream garden or orchard perfect for nature enthusiasts & outdoor lovers alike. Step inside and be greeted by a bright, inviting LR that features a stunning vaulted ceiling w/ exposed old-growth redwood rafters, adding a unique character and warmth to the home. The beautiful natural wood floors throughout complement the cozy charm, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Ideally located in close proximity to UCSC, W Cliff Drive and the vibrant array of new restaurants, cafes, grocery and specialty shops.Heres a place to live your dream within a sanctuary setting, at a prime Santa Cruz location, on a private ocean-view lot. Come see for yourself..who knows maybe you too will love it for the next 50 years!

Days on Market

2 days

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$1,700,000

List Price

$1,700,000

On Market Date

Apr 7, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Home

Area

43 - West Santa Cruz

Zip Code

95060

MLS ID

ML82029693

APN

002-173-05-000

Year Built

1913

Stories in Building

Unavailable

Possession

Unavailable

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

4

Bath

2

Parking

2

Detached Garage

SQ FT

1,459

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

30,188.0

Lot Acres

0.693021 Acres

Cooling

None

Dining Room

Breakfast Room, Dining Area in Living Room

Disclosures

Natural Hazard Disclosure

Family Room

No Family Room

Flooring

Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum, Wood

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter and Slab

Fire Place

Living Room, Wood Burning

Heating

Wall Furnace

Views

Bay, Ocean

Fee

Unavailable

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