2425 Benson Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 - Photo 1

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$1,900,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2,887 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Breathtaking Monterey Bay full ocean views in the sought-after Benson Avenue neighborhood. Experience this classic Spanish-style home with arched doorways and eye-catching terracotta tile roof complement the home's stucco exterior. Enjoy the sunrise on your east-facing porch. The foyer invites you inside. Upstairs: A generous primary bedroom with picture windows looking out at the ocean includes deluxe ensuite bathroom and a dream walk-in closet. The formal dining room adds elegance to entertaining. The gourmet well-appointed eat-in kitchen granite countertops, stainless appliances, double oven, island with gas cook top, and pantry for culinary adventures.The inviting sunken living room with a cozy fireplace flows into the veranda with terraced flower garden with lemon trees. Ocean vistas enhance outdoor seating entertaining or relaxing in your private hot tub sun deck. Downstairs: 4 rooms, 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom, a music/cinema room, wine/ snack bar, bonus clean hobby room w/ private entrance. Laundry room, 2-car garage Solar system owned w/backup generator,220 for EV. Dog walking open space, Beaches, pool, parks are 10 Min, Dominican Hospital 1 mi, Dignity Health Surgery, Cypress Medical,shopping 2.4 miles, Capitola 3 miles, Santa Cruz Harbor 3 miles, Santa Cruz 4 mile

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 2425 Benson Ave

General

Sold For: $1,900,000
HOA FEE: $33/month
HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: RE_Infolink
MLS ID: ML82004824
Added to Site: 260 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Loft, Media / Home Theater, Office Area, Safe / Panic / Room, Storage, Wine Cellar / Storage, Workshop, Other
Interior Features: Garden Window, High Ceiling , Video / Audio System, Walk-In Closet, Wet Bar
Fireplace(s): Gas Log, Living Room
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Oversized Tub

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedroom Features: Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-In Closet

Other Rooms

Family Room: Separate Family Room, Other
Kitchen: Island, Built-In Oven, Double Oven, Pantry, Refrigerator
Laundry: Washer / Dryer

Additional Information

Extras: Not Applicable
Security/Safety: Fire Sprinkler System

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Guest/Visitor Parking

Location

Area: Soquel
County: Santa Cruz
Cross Streets: Thurber Lane

Community

Association: Yes
Assoc. Fees Include: Other

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central AC
Heating Type: Central Air (Gas/Forced Air)

Utilities

Sewer: Sewer Connected
Water: Water on Site
Utility Description: Solar Panels - Owned

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Spanish
Construction: Detached, Stucco
Foundation: Concrete Slab, Crawlspace, Raised
Roof: Tile
Square Feet: 2,887
Year Built: 1998

Lot Features

Property View: Bay, Ocean
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Minimum Lot Size: 8276
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,276
Grounds/Landscape: Porch - Enclosed
Zoning: R-1-6
Lot Description: Views
Fencing (Description): Wood

Green Features

Energy Efficient: Solar Power

Financial Considerations

Association Fee: $400
Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually

Listed by California Real Estate, Laura Lynn
Sold by Expca, Kristen Valenza

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Schools

Schools serving 2425 Benson Ave

School Districts:Soquel Elementary School District, Santa Cruz City High School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School 8005 Winkle Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95065	K-5	0.6 mi
New Brighton Middle School 250 Washburn Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010	6-8	1.8 mi
Mission Hill Middle School 425 King Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060	7-8	3.7 mi
Soquel High School 401 Soquel San Jose Road, Soquel, CA 95073	9-12	0.8 mi
Harbor High School 300 La Fonda Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062	9-12	1.2 mi
Santa Cruz High School 415 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060	9-12	3.6 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 2425 Benson Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/23/2025

Sold

$1,900,000

-4.76%

MLS

5/29/2025

Price Reduced

$1,995,000

-3.86%

MLS

5/16/2025

Price Reduced

$2,075,000

-3.26%

MLS

4/30/2025

Listed

$2,144,999

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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