Millman Team Real Estate

$5,400,000
8 Bed
6 Bath
5,949 Sqft
3.42 Acre Lot

535 Highland Avenue, Santa Cruz, California 95060

  • Residential Property Type
  • 5,949 Sqft Square Footage
  • 1886 Year Built
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.

Basic Details
Residential
For Sale
ML82037953
$5,400,000
Bay,City Lights,Ocean
8
6
1
5,949 Sqft
1886
3.42 Acre
Active
5
Single Family Residence
: Composition
Features
: Radiant, Wall Furnace
: None
: Living Room, Family Room
: Carpet, Tile, Wood
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CA
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
95060
Highland
535
Avenue
W123° 57' 48.9''
N36° 58' 43.2''
Cross Street: Park Way
699 - Not Defined
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Neighborhood
Other
Additional Information
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: Concrete Perimeter
3.0
2026-03-10
5900000
http://SantaCruzLegacy.com
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=rfqzfMAjUga&mls=1
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Broker/Agent Information
Coldwell Banker Realty
Tim Allen
Listing Information
ML157708
ML39183
Active
2026-06-16T11:05:46Z
CRMLS
: Standard
2026-03-10T07:19:18Z
Agent info
Ray Millman
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