Recently Viewed Properties
See This Home
Save This Listing
Close

View All Photos

$2,995,000 Sale Pending

  • For Sale
  • Pending
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,457 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 10 days ago
See This Home
Save This Home
See This Home
Save This Home
Where modern warmth meets West Side soul! Located in a highly coveted, walkable West Side neighborhood, this masterful residence redefines coastal living. The home is completely unique in design and personality, striking a perfect balance between sleek industrial elements and organic comfort. The light-filled interior showcases striking, polished concrete floors equipped with radiant heating, offering a sophisticated and minimalist aesthetic underfoot. The architectural lines are beautifully softened by custom, warm-toned Douglas fir cabinets, creating an inviting kitchen and living space that is both stylish and cozy. Slide open the rear doors to discover a private tropical oasis. The backyard is framed by lush, mature tropical landscaping, creating a vibrant, peaceful sanctuary perfect for outdoor dining or relaxing after a surf, hike or ride. A detached structure features a functional 2-bay garage with ample room for vehicles, surfboards, and weekend gear. A flexible bonus space presents options as an ADU or art studio adding versatility and value to the property. Just blocks from West Cliff Drive, world-class surf breaks, the Swift Street Courtyard, and top-tier local schools. A rare combination of architectural intent, premium materials, and undeniable personality!

Full Property Details for 160 Alta Ave

General

  • Price: $2,995,000
  • Status: Pending
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: RE_Infolink
  • MLS ID: ML82051902
  • Updated: 6/30/2026
  • Added to Site: 17 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Library
  • Interior Features: High Ceiling
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Gas-Burning
  • Flooring: Concrete

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Skylight , Stall Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: Ground-Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet

Other Rooms

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Hood over Range, Oven/Range
  • Laundry: Inside, Upper Floor, Washer / Dryer

Additional Information

  • Extras: Not Applicable

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Location

  • Area: West Santa Cruz
  • County: Santa Cruz
  • Cross Streets: Woodrow

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Fireplace , Radiant Floors

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Public Utilities

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Construction: Detached
  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Square Feet: 2,457
  • Year Built: 1996

Lot Features

  • Property View: Neighborhood, Ocean
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.143
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6229
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,229
  • Grounds/Landscape: Drought-Tolerant Plants, Firepit, Other
  • Zoning: R1-4
  • Lot Description: Level

Listed by Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, Alistair Craft

Quickly Find Out More

* Indicates a required field

Yes, I would like more information. Please use and/or share my information with a Coldwell Banker ® affiliated agent to contact me about my real estate needs. By clicking Send Message, I request to be contacted by phone or text message and consent to being contacted by automated means. I understand that my consent to receive calls or texts is not a condition of purchasing any property, goods, or services. Alternatively, I understand that I can access real estate services by email or I can contact the agent myself.

If an Coldwell Banker affiliated agent is not available in the area where I need assistance, I agree to be contacted by a real estate agent affiliated with another brand owned or licensed by Anywhere Real Estate (BHGRE®, CENTURY 21®, Corcoran®, ERA®, or Sotheby’s International Realty®). I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.

We Value Your Privacy

Listing agent

— 160 Alta Ave —

  • Alistair Craft

    Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Get Pre-Approved Today

Be ready to buy your new home!

with our affiliated lender
NMLS#: 1598647

Get Pre-Approved

Be ready to buy your new home!

with our affiliated lender
NMLS#: 1598647

Get Pre-Approved

Schools serving 160 Alta Ave

School District:Santa Cruz City Elementary School District
NameGradesDistance
Bay View Elementary School
1231 Bay Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
K-50.7 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 160 Alta Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/24/2026
Listed
$2,995,000
274.84%
MLS
9/22/2006
Sold
$799,000
—
Public Record
Get Price Alerts and Save Property
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Tax History for 160 Alta Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$16,962
9%
$1,441,964
4%
2023
$15,624
1%
$1,385,970
2%
2022
$15,446
2%
$1,358,796
2%
2021
$15,120
1%
$1,332,152
1%
2020
$15,000
2%
$1,318,494
2%
2019
$14,678
1%
$1,292,640
2%
2018
$14,509
2%
$1,267,294
3%
2017
$14,204
12%
$1,232,030
8%
2016
$12,682
6%
$1,140,768
6%
2015
$11,936
10%
$1,076,196
11%
2014
$10,805
15%
$969,546
17%
2013
$9,355
—
$828,672
—
View All
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Estimate the Cost for 160 Alta Ave

$
Down Payment
%
$
%

$
$

*These costs are estimates, and the interest rates assume exceptional credit standing.

Be ready to buy your new home!

with our affiliated lender
NMLS#: 1598647

Get Pre-Approved

Listed by Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, Alistair Craft

Similar Properties near 160 Alta Ave

This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.

335 13th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 - Photo 1
$2,999,000
Open House

335 13th Ave  Santa Cruz, CA 95062

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 8 days ago
  • 4
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 2,364
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by Bailey Properties, Dave Dawson and Bailey Properties, Dorene Dawson
3357 Chardonnay Rd, Soquel, CA 95073 - Photo 1
$2,999,000

3357 Chardonnay Rd  Soquel, CA 95073

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • 4
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 2,986
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, Brezsny Associates
1290 Conference Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 - Photo 1 Just Listed
$2,975,000
Open House

1290 Conference Dr  Scotts Valley, CA 95066

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 1 day ago
  • 4
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 2,772
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by Room Real Estate, The Madani Team and Room Real Estate, MaryBeth McLaughlin
902 Laurent St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 - Photo 1
$2,950,000

902 Laurent St  Santa Cruz, CA 95060

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • 3
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 3,356
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by Russell E. Gross Real Estate, Russell Gross

Just Listed near 160 Alta Ave

This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.

1501 Hidden Valley Rd, Soquel, CA 95073 - Photo 1 Just Listed
$1,795,000
Open House

1501 Hidden Valley Rd  Soquel, CA 95073

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 3 days ago
  • 5
    Beds
  • 5
    Total Baths
  • 5,000
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by eXp Realty of California Inc, Strock Team and Karon Properties, Eli Karon
2745 Porter St, Soquel, CA 95073 - Photo 1 Just Listed
$675,000

2745 Porter St  Soquel, CA 95073

  • Office
  • Active
  • Updated 5 days ago
  • 1,369
    Sq. Ft.
  • 0.096
    Acres
Listed by Main Street Realtors, Datta Khalsa
622 Sunset Dr, Capitola, CA 95010 - Photo 1 Just Listed
$1,595,000

622 Sunset Dr  Capitola, CA 95010

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 5 days ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
  • 1,337
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by Desantis Realty Group (831) 469-8000 and Lawrie & Lawrie Properties, Shelley Lawrie
620 Sunset Dr, Capitola, CA 95010 - Photo 1 Just Listed
$1,000,000
Open House

620 Sunset Dr  Capitola, CA 95010

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 4 days ago
  • 1
    Bed
  • 1
    Total Bath
  • 457
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by Desantis Realty Group (831) 469-8000 and Lawrie & Lawrie Properties, Shelley Lawrie

Price Reduced near 160 Alta Ave

This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.

115 Edison Way, Soquel, CA 95073 - Photo 1 Price Reduced
-$90,000 (-10.12%)
$799,000

115 Edison Way  Soquel, CA 95073

  • Residential Lots
  • Active
  • Updated 3 days ago
  • 4.616
    Acres
Listed by eXp Realty of California Inc, Shanne Carvalho
1430 Hidden Valley Rd, Soquel, CA 95073 - Photo 1 Price Reduced
-$80,000 (-4.5%)
$1,699,000
Open House

1430 Hidden Valley Rd  Soquel, CA 95073

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 2 days ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 2,330
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by David Lyng Real Estate, Kelley Youmans
4760 Soquel Creek Rd, Soquel, CA 95073 - Photo 1 Price Reduced
-$100,000 (-7.17%)
$1,295,000
Open House

4760 Soquel Creek Rd  Soquel, CA 95073

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 4 days ago
  • 4
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 2,432
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by Oasis Properties, Frank Claiborne
4320 Clares St J, Capitola, CA 95010 - Photo 1 Price Reduced
-$27,900 (-3.01%)
$899,000
Open House

4320 Clares St J  Capitola, CA 95010

  • Townhouse
  • Active
  • Updated 2 days ago
  • 2
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
  • 1,156
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by Ray Conti (CalRE#: 01945495) (831) 234-2612

Recent Sales near 160 Alta Ave

This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.

234 Plateau Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 - Photo 1 Sold
$3,300,000

234 Plateau Ave  Santa Cruz, CA 95060

  • Single Family
  • Closed
  • 4
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 2,600
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, Mike Bloch
Sold by Expca, Kristen Valenza
421 Centennial St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 - Photo 1 Sold
$2,839,500

421 Centennial St  Santa Cruz, CA 95060

  • Single Family
  • Closed
  • 3
    Beds
  • 4
    Total Baths
  • 2,436
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by eXp Realty of California Inc, Strock Team and eXp Realty of California Inc, David Morrell
Sold by Comps, Maureen Rishi
1310 Escalona Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 - Photo 1 Sold
$2,965,000

1310 Escalona Dr  Santa Cruz, CA 95060

  • Single Family
  • Closed
  • 4
    Beds
  • 4
    Total Baths
  • 3,386
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by eXp Realty of California Inc, Strock Team and eXp Realty of California Inc, Rose Wood
Sold by S1269, Eli Karon and Karon Properties, Nicole Karon
214 S Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 - Photo 1 Sold
$3,195,000

214 S Branciforte Ave  Santa Cruz, CA 95062

  • Commercial Residential Facility
  • Closed
  • 5,285
    Sq. Ft.
  • 0.232
    Acres
Listed by Redwood Property Company, Alex Budka
Sold by S1364, Nerissa Wong-vanharen

160 Alta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (MLS# ML82051902) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 160 Alta Ave is currently listed for $2,995,000 and was received on June 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 160 Alta Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Santa Cruz? You can browse all Santa Cruz real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

Tour this property