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listing_id: ML81942505
status: Closed
price: 1249000
beds: 2
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2163
sqft_lot: 153113
lot_acres: 3.515
year_built: 1975
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "5575 Empire Grade"
city: Santa Cruz
state: CA
zip: 95060
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 37.040519
lng: -122.105847
days_on_market: 914
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "Katie Keeler"
list_office: "eXp Realty of California Inc"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 588-6959"
list_agent_license: 01847544
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95060 | 5575 Empire Grade

5575 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

MLS: ML81942505 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,249,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
2 3 2,163 3.515 1975

Remarks

Fall in love with your own little slice of heaven! 180-degree views of Monterey Bay, two year-round springs, and a high-producing well are just the beginning at 5575 Empire Grade. This 2 bed/3 bath sunlit home sits on 3.5 acres in beautiful Bonny Doon. Designed by a local architect in the 1970s, this custom home showcases unique fixtures from the one and only Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Lasting impressions include sky-high ceilings, exposed beams, and plenty of natural light. Additional features include a 400 sq. ft. detached garage, high-speed internet, a whole-house Generac generator, high-end appliances, recently installed septic tank, new decks, a fire hydrant, and an automatic gate. Come check out this piece of Bonny Doon magic today!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81942505
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Primary Suite/Retreat
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Stall Shower - 2+, Tile, Oversized Tub
Kitchen Countertop - Tile, Island
Appliances Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Breakfast Bar
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Living Room
Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood
Laundry Inside, In Utility Room
Cooling Ceiling Fan
Heating Forced Air, Propane, Stove - Wood

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Metal
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Style Contemporary

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Electric Gate, Parking Area, Garage: 1 Car(s)
Elementary District Bonny Doon Union Elementary
High School District Santa Cruz City High
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
Zoning RR

Contact Information

Katie Keeler
eXp Realty of California Inc
License #: 01847544
Phone: (831) 588-6959

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Ludlow Preschool public UG 1.88 mi N/A
San Lorenzo Valley High School public 9-12 1.99 mi 8
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School public 6-8 2.08 mi 6
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School public K-5 2.09 mi 6
Bonny Doon Elementary School public K-6 2.73 mi 6
Brook Knoll Elementary School public K-5 4.46 mi 7
Scotts Valley Middle School public 6-8 4.52 mi 7

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Katie Keeler, (831) 588-6959.