---
listing_id: ML82038651
status: Active
price: 3995000
beds: 6
baths_full: 4
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 5043
sqft_lot: 23522
lot_acres: 0.54
year_built: 2024
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "2565 Benson Ave"
city: Santa Cruz
state: CA
zip: 95065
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 36.997031
lng: -121.973837
days_on_market: 15
hoa_fee: 360
hoa_frequency: Monthly
garage_spaces: 3
list_agent: "Lyng-Vidrine Team"
list_office: "David Lyng Real Estate"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 345-0503"
list_agent_license: 70010151
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-03-30
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95065 | 2565 Benson Ave

2565 Benson Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

MLS: ML82038651 | Status: Active | Price: $3,995,000
Beds/Baths: 6 / 4 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
6 4 /1 5,043 0.54 2024

Remarks

Newer construction luxury home with a 2-bedroom ADU, tucked away on over half an acre at the end of a cul-de-sac in a desirable mid-town location. The final lot developed in the newer luxury subdivision, offering privacy, space, & modern design. The property features a spacious open floor plan. The main level has 3 bedrooms, including the primary suite, while the second floor offers an additional bedroom, full bathroom, & flexible family room or office space. The bright, open kitchen is beautifully appointed with quartz countertops, energy-efficient appliances, a copper sink & custom oven hood, & a large island perfect for dining & gathering. The home also includes an attached 3-car garage, providing ample space for vehicles & recreational gear. Designed for indoor-outdoor living, the property offers over 680 square feet of decking plus a 480-square-foot covered porch, ideal for entertaining or relaxing while enjoying the peaceful setting. The approximately 800-square-foot ADU features 2 bedrooms, a private entrance, & its own sunny patio. It can function as a guest house, rental, multigenerational living space, or seamlessly integrate with the main home. The backyard overlooks beautiful mature trees & offers privacy, with a large lawn & plenty of space for a pool or to play.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82038651
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 15

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Tile, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Updated Bath(s), Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Half on Ground Floor
Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Island, Pantry
Appliances Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
Dining Room Breakfast Bar, Dining Area in Living Room, Dining Bar, Eat in Kitchen
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Gas Burning, Living Room
Flooring Tile, Wood
Laundry Hookup - Gas Dryer, Inside
Cooling Ceiling Fan
Heating Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Concrete, Tile
Foundation Concrete Perimeter and Slab

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, Garage: 3 Car(s)
Elementary District Soquel Union Elementary
High School District Santa Cruz City High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
HOA Fee $360
HOA Fee Frequency Monthly
Zoning R

Contact Information

Lyng-Vidrine Team
David Lyng Real Estate
License #: 01421921
Phone: (831) 345-0503

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School public K-5 0.46 mi 7
Soquel High School public 9-12 0.86 mi 9
Ocean Alternative Education Center public K-8 1.13 mi 7
Special Education Preschool public UG 1.13 mi N/A
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 1.21 mi 5
Main Street Elementary School public K-5 1.21 mi 7
Soquel Elementary School public K-5 1.22 mi 5
Harbor High School public 9-12 1.27 mi 7
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 1.30 mi 8
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 1.40 mi N/A
Live Oak Elementary School public K-5 1.55 mi 4
New Brighton Middle School public 6-8 1.91 mi 6
Happy Valley Elementary School public K-6 2.14 mi 6
Shoreline Middle School public 6-8 2.15 mi 6
Branciforte Middle School public 6-8 2.16 mi 9
Del Mar Elementary School public K-5 2.26 mi 4
Gault Elementary School public K-5 2.35 mi 5
Mountain Elementary School public K-6 2.41 mi 9
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School public K-5 2.49 mi 9
Ark Independent Studies School public 6-12 2.49 mi 4

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1500 Wharf Rd 22 $4,187,650 3 2 1,850 Active

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This listing information is up-to-date as of March 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Lyng-Vidrine Team, (831) 345-0503.