Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95060 | 5575 Empire Grade
MLS: ML81942505 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,249,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 3
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 2,163 | 3.515 | 1975 |
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!
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML81942505 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| 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 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Metal |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Style | Contemporary |
| 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 |
Katie Keeler
eXp Realty of California Inc
License #: 01847544
Phone: (831) 588-6959
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| 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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