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4 beds4,000 sqft$714/sqft
523 Charles Hill Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.74 acresLot Size
1979Year Built
$714/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$125/moHOA Fees
13 carsParking Spaces

Description

This dreamy 4bd/4ba split-level home with a meticulously landscaped 3-acre property is located in a private, upscale neighborhood. A hot tub and kitchen accompany the heated pool, perfect for summer night entertaining. Large decks flank the home promising stunning sunrise and sunset views with the driveway below leading to the generous 3-car garage. The open-plan great rooms vaulted ceilings, climate control wine cabinet, and black marble fireplace tie in perfectly with the endless black marble countertops...This dreamy 4bd/4ba split-level home with a meticulously landscaped 3-acre property is located in a private, upscale neighborhood. A hot tub and kitchen accompany the heated pool, perfect for summer night entertaining. Large decks flank the home promising stunning sunrise and sunset views with the driveway below leading to the generous 3-car garage. The open-plan great rooms vaulted ceilings, climate control wine cabinet, and black marble fireplace tie in perfectly with the endless black marble countertops of this fully stocked chef-grade kitchen with ocean views, double oven, and gas range, and Miele espresso machine. The splendid primary bedroom with personal office includes an ensuite with a shower, an extra-deep garden tub, a roomy closet, and a secluded deck with a private hot tub sure to ease tensions. This easy-to-access gated neighborhood with tennis courts, walking trails, disc golf & even a mountain bike trail on site is located just minutes from the Beach and Silicon Valley.
  • Listed by: The Madani Team DRE #70010074 Brokerage DRE #02014153 • Room Real Estate 831-234-6683
Listing closed: 06/16/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MLSListings, MLS#: ML81889361

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,850,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

97.6%

Santa Cruz, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Room Real Estate, The Madani Team, DRE #70010074

Sold By Compass, Analisa Rondelle-Ness, DRE #02054838

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Property Information for 523 Charles Hill Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • MLS City Name: SANTA CRUZ
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Spaces: 10
  • View: Canyon, Forest / Woods, Garden / Greenbelt, Mountains, Neighborhood, Ocean, Water
  • Cross Street: Charles Hill Rd
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Lot Size: 2.74 AC / 119,354 SF
Features
Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Great Room, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Office Area, Recreation Room, Storage, Utility Room, Wine Cellar / Storage, Workshop
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Sunken / Garden Tub, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Updated Bath
  • Bedrooms: 4.0
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Area, Dining Area in Family Room, Dining Bar, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Skylight
  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: Built-in BBQ Grill, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Island, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Electric, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Possible Bedrooms: .00
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Amenities: Bay Window, Garden Window, High Ceiling, Security Gate, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Wet Bar
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Family Room, Gas Burning, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside, Tub / Sink, Washer / Dryer
  • Living SqFt: 4000
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Type: Pool / Spa Combo, Spa / Hot Tub
  • Security Features: Secured Garage / Parking
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Central AC
  • Heating: Central Forced Air, Fireplace
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Tank / Pump
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Uncovered Parking
  • Garage Max: 3
  • Garage Min: 3
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • Association Fees Include: Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Road, Pool, Spa, or Tennis
  • HOA Exists: 1
  • HOA Fee: $125
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA Name: Fontenay
Property Details
  • Area Text: Scotts Valley North
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 523
  • Street Name: Charles Hill
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 41
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Structure SqFt: 4000
  • Structure SqFt Source: Other
  • Age: 43
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: SU
Location Information
  • Directions: From Santa Cruz Hwy onto hwy 17 south, turn right onto Vine Hill Rd, sharp left to Charles Hill Rd, go through the gate (text agent for gate code), 523 Charles Hill Rd will be on the left.
  • Parcel Number: 095-172-47-000
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: SANTA CRUZ
  • City Postal ID: 64
  • Postal Code: 95065
  • Elementary School District: 860
  • Middle School Text: Scotts Valley Middle
  • High School District Text: Scotts Valley Unified
  • High School Text: Scotts Valley High
Lot Information
  • Current Rent: $0
  • Fencing: Fenced, Fenced Back
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Lot Acres: 2.74
  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level, Private / Secluded, Views
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Fire Pit, Low Maintenance, Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Kitchen, Sprinklers - Lawn, Storage Shed / Structure
Listing Info
Rental Info
  • Lease Type: Net

Property History for 523 Charles Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 16, 2022

Sold

EBRD #ML81889361

$2,855,000
Jun 16, 2022

Sold

MLSListings #ML81889361

$2,855,000
Jun 16, 2022

Sold

RESFAR #81889361

$2,855,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/16/2022

Sold

EBRD #ML81889361

$2,855,000
06/16/2022

Sold

MLSListings #ML81889361

$2,855,000
06/16/2022

Sold

RESFAR #81889361

$2,855,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 523 Charles Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,899,668Additions$1,190,675Total$3,090,343
Tax Record2025$34,607 ($2,884 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,818 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,818 SqFtStories1Lot Size119,354 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1979Year Renovated2015ZoningSUCountySANTA CRUZAPN095-172-47-000

Schools near 523 Charles Hill Road

This home is within Scotts Valley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Vine Hill Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Scotts Valley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Scotts Valley High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 523 Charles Hill Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
$2,855,000
4
4,000
119,354
$2,000,000
4
4
5,528
129,286
$615,000
4
3,150
4
4
4.5
3,819
122,709
5
3
3,948
135,602
2
1
886
180,687

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