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Property Description
Requires ALL CASH to purchase. Buyer must be a Freemason or an Eastern Star member in good standing for one year prior to making an offer and applying to live in Paradise Park. Rustic 2 bedroom/2 bathroom cabin. New septic installed in March 2025. New fridge in 2025. New furnace installed in 2023. Wood burning insert with blower in living room. Pellet stove needs new motherboard estimated at $300. Water heater is about 5 years old. Spacious basement with lots of storage, laundry area & generator. Large deck for relaxing and entertaining. Covered carport. Community amenities: tennis courts, private riverside beaches, picnic areas, playgrounds, & a social hall for gatherings & events. Purchase price is for the improvements (house & carport) but not the land they are situated on. Buyer to submit $10,000 buy-in fee with park application to Paradise Park Masonic Club, Inc. The buy-in grants the right to occupy the land where the improvements are located and includes an ownership interest in the corporate entity that owns Paradise Park. Annual dues of approximately $6901.29 covers property taxes, annual park fees & water. Owner occupied or second home only-NO RENTALS ALLOWED! Next to the San Lorenzo River, w/ redwoods and hiking trails, & minutes to downtown Santa Cruz/Beaches.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 488 Knight Templar
General
- Price: $345,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML82044703
- Updated: 4/27/2026
- Added to Site: 30 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Attic, Unfinished Basement
- Interior Features: High Ceiling , Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling
- Fireplace(s): Insert, Pellet Stove, Wood-Burning
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl / Linoleum, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Stall Shower, Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Family Room: No Family Room
- Kitchen: Laminate Countertop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan
- Laundry: Washer / Dryer
Additional Information
- Extras: Not Applicable
Parking
- Parking Features: Covered Parking, No Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street
Location
- Area: Scotts Valley South
- County: Santa Cruz
- Complex: Paradise Park
- Cross Streets: Keystone
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Central Air (Gas/Forced Air), Fireplace
Utilities
- Sewer: Existing Septic System
- Water: Public
- Telecomm.: Cable TV
- Utility Description: Generator, Propane on Site, Public Utilities
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cabin
- Construction: Detached, Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Block, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
- Square Feet: 1,100
- Year Built: 1933
Lot Features
- Property View: Forest / Woods, Neighborhood
- Minimum Lot Size: 2570
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,570
- Grounds/Landscape: BBQ Area, Deck
- Zoning: R-1-6
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Energy Star HVAC
Disclosures and Reports
- Restrictions: Board / Park Approval, Park Rental Restrictions, Pets Allowed
Listed by David Lyng Real Estate, Gina Carling
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Schools
Schools serving 488 Knight Templar
School District:Santa Cruz City Elementary School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Westlake Elementary School, Santa Cruz, CA 1000 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | K-5 | 2.2 mi |
Harbor High School 300 La Fonda Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | 9-12 | 3.4 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 488 Knight Templar
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/27/2026
Listed
$345,000
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 488 Knight Templar
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,632
-1%
$101,876
4%
2023
$1,655
130%
$97,920
577%
2022
$719
27%
$14,460
2%
2021
$568
1%
$14,176
1%
2020
$564
4%
$14,031
2%
2019
$540
2%
$13,756
2%
2018
$532
-26%
$13,486
2%
2017
$715
-12%
$13,223
2%
2016
$811
64%
$12,964
2%
2015
$495
10%
$12,769
2%
2014
$450
1%
$12,519
—
2013
$445
—
$12,462
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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488 Knight Templar, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (MLS# ML82044703) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 488 Knight Templar is currently listed for $345,000 and was received on April 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 488 Knight Templar? 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.

