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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,342 Sq. Ft.
  • 3 Car Garage
  • Updated 5 days ago

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450 Vine Hill Rd,Santa Cruz, CA 95065

450 Vine Hill RdSanta CruzCA95065

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450 Vine Hill Rd, Santa Cruz, CAVideo Tour of 450 Vine Hill Rd, Santa Cruz, CA.
Tucked away from Vine Hill Road in the Happy Valley School District, this Santa Cruz retreat feels like a private world of its own. Set on 3.5+ park-like acres with gardens, winding paths, towering redwoods, and a seasonal creek with sandy beach area, the property offers privacy, natural beauty, and architectural character just minutes from town. The custom home brings the outdoors in, with dramatic windows, multiple decks, and serene views of the gardens and forest. A two-story atrium creates a striking first impression, while the generous floor plan offers space to gather, relax, work from home, or enjoy the peaceful setting. Distinctive living areas, including a sunroom, lounge spaces, and an upstairs wing, give the home flexibility and personality rarely found in a typical Santa Cruz property. The grounds are a true highlight, with lush landscapes, quiet corners, and open areas that feel like a private botanical retreat. Close to DeLaveaga Park trails, downtown Santa Cruz, beaches, commute routes, and everyday conveniences, this home offers the best of Happy Valley living: privacy, space, nature, and access to everything that makes Santa Cruz special. A rare opportunity to own a magical creekside property with room to breathe, explore, and create your own private sanctuary.

Full Property Details for 450 Vine Hill Rd

General

  • Price: $1,700,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: RE_Infolink
  • MLS ID: ML82046835
  • Updated: 5/14/2026
  • Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Atrium, Attic, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Storage
  • Interior Features: Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Features: 1 Shower over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Stone, Updated Bath, Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s)

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom Features: Primary Suite / Retreat, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Ground-Floor Bedroom

Other Rooms

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Hood over Range, Built-In Oven, Double Oven, Countertop - Quartz, Pantry, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator
  • Laundry: Gas Hookup, Electricity Hookup (110V), Electricity Hookup (220V), In Utility Room, Inside

Additional Information

  • Extras: Not Applicable

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Workshop in Garage, Attached Garage, Guest/Visitor Parking, Lighted Parking Area, Off-Street Parking, Parking Area

Location

  • Area: Scotts Valley North
  • County: Santa Cruz
  • Cross Streets: Jarvis Rd

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Central Air (Gas/Forced Air), Propane

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic System Connected, Standard Septic System, Existing Septic System
  • Water: Water Filter (Leased), Shared Well, Water Softener (Owned)
  • Telecomm.: Cable TV
  • Utility Description: Propane on Site, Public Utilities

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Custom
  • Construction: Detached, Wood Frame
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Square Feet: 2,342
  • Year Built: 1979

Lot Features

  • Property View: River / Stream, Forest / Woods
  • Lot Size (Acres): 3.554
  • Minimum Lot Size: 154812
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 154,812
  • Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Deck
  • Zoning: A
  • Lot Description: Views, Year-Round Stream, Grade Varies, Farm Animals (Permitted)
  • Fencing (Description): Partial Fencing, Wood

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Low-Flow Toilet, Skylight, Tankless Water Heater

Listed by Compass, Seb Frey

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Schools serving 450 Vine Hill Rd

School Districts:Happy Valley Elementary School District, Santa Cruz City High School District
NameGradesDistance
Happy Valley Elementary School, Santa Cruz, CA
3125 Branciforte Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
K-62.4 mi
Branciforte Middle School
315 Poplar Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
7-85.4 mi
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Price & Sales History for 450 Vine Hill Rd Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
5/13/2026
Listed
$1,700,000
-10.53%
MLS
5/06/2022
Sold
$1,900,000
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Tax History for 450 Vine Hill Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$18,846
-11%
$1,685,000
-13%
2023
$21,260
99%
$1,938,000
108%
2022
$10,670
3%
$931,458
2%
2021
$10,326
1%
$913,194
1%
2020
$10,244
2%
$903,830
2%
2019
$10,032
2%
$886,108
2%
2018
$9,879
204%
$868,734
243%
2017
$3,247
6%
$253,387
2%
2016
$3,049
5%
$248,419
2%
2015
$2,901
2%
$244,688
2%
2014
$2,854
3%
$239,895
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2013
$2,780
—
$238,811
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Listed by Compass, Seb Frey

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450 Vine Hill Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 (MLS# ML82046835) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 450 Vine Hill Rd is currently listed for $1,700,000 and was received on May 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 450 Vine Hill Rd? 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.

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