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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 3,646 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 day ago

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506 W Cliff Dr,Santa Cruz, CA 95060

506 W Cliff DrSanta CruzCA95060

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    506 W Cliff Dr,Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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    506 W Cliff Dr,Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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506 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CAVideo Tour of 506 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA.
Casa Cowells is beyond words. Perched on West Cliff Drive's historic Millionaires' Row, this custom luxury estate is a rare oceanfront offering, designed around the water. From the kitchen and dining area, great room, upstairs living room, and both primary suites, the easterly panorama unfolds: ocean, wharf, beach, boardwalk, epic sunrises, and long ridgelines of the Santa Cruz Mountains beyond, turning this coastline into something closer to a moving picture, than a window. Rooted in Spanish Mediterranean tradition, the home pairs clay tile, stucco, arched openings, wrought iron, hand-painted Talavera tile, and Saltillo flooring with effortless coastal rhythm. LaCantina doors pocket into walls, dissolving lines between indoors and out. A spacious heated lanai invites connection. Underfoot, warm, seamless radiant concrete floor by renowned artisan Tom Ralston, tinted in a Monet finish, is inspired by the sand at nearby Cowells Beach. An antique stained-glass fanlight crowns the entry, filtering brilliant color into the living space. Rainwater harvesting system supports the summer garden oasis. Designed by Craycroft, Green Building Award winning and ADA-designed, Casa Cowells was created with thoughtful intention. This coastal sanctuary was designed to make everyday life better.

Full Property Details for 506 W Cliff Dr

General

  • Price: $8,495,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: RE_Infolink
  • MLS ID: ML82060236
  • Updated: 9/10/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Laundry Room, Storage, Workshop
  • Interior Features: High Ceiling , Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling , Walk-In Closet
  • Fireplace(s): Gas-Burning, Other Location, Primary Bedroom
  • Flooring: Concrete, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Skylight

Bedrooms

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

Other Rooms

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Laundry: Gas Hookup, Washer / Dryer
  • Guest Quarters: Bike Shed

Additional Information

  • Extras: Not Applicable
  • Security/Safety: Secured Garage / Parking, Video / Audio System

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Gate / Door Opener, Guest/Visitor Parking, Workshop in Garage

Location

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

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Radiant Floors

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Telecomm.: Audio / Video Prewired, Intercom
  • Utility Description: Public Utilities

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Luxury, Mediterranean, Spanish
  • Construction: Detached, Stucco, Wood Frame
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Tile
  • Disability Access: Bathroom Features, Wheelchair Access, Wide Halls / Doors (3 Ft +)
  • Square Feet: 3,646
  • Year Built: 2018

Lot Features

  • Property View: City Lights, Garden / Greenbelt, Hills, Mountains, Ocean, Ridge, Water, Water Front
  • Minimum Lot Size: 12676
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 12,676
  • Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Courtyard, Deck , Fenced, Porch - Enclosed, Sprinklers - Auto, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Description: Level, Views
  • Fencing (Description): Complete Perimeter, Fenced

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Floor Insulation, Solar-Heated Pool, Solar Power, Walls Insulated
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Schools serving 506 W Cliff Dr

School District:Santa Cruz City Elementary School District
NameGradesDistance
Bay View Elementary School
1231 Bay Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
K-51 mi
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Price & Sales History for 506 W Cliff Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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9/10/2026
Listed
$8,495,000
253.96%
MLS
10/15/2015
Sold
$2,400,000
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Tax History for 506 W Cliff Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$38,229
—
$3,380,644
2%
2025
$38,229
8%
$3,314,356
4%
2023
$35,270
1%
$3,185,656
2%
2022
$34,862
2%
$3,123,192
2%
2021
$34,113
1%
$3,061,953
1%
2020
$33,838
2%
$3,030,556
2%
2019
$33,137
4%
$2,971,133
5%
2018
$31,817
14%
$2,823,476
15%
2017
$27,814
6%
$2,448,000
2%
2016
$26,225
26%
$2,400,000
27%
2015
$20,771
2%
$1,892,815
2%
2014
$20,415
14%
$1,855,737
15%
2013
$17,945
—
$1,614,080
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506 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (MLS# ML82060236) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 506 W Cliff Dr is currently listed for $8,495,000 and was received on September 10, 2026. This property is listed by Drew Reid from our Los Gatos Office.Want to learn more about 506 W Cliff Dr? 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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