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listing_id: ML81993718
status: Closed
price: 1800000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1851
sqft_lot: 5271
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1960
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "4435 Nova Dr"
city: Santa Cruz
state: CA
zip: 95062
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 36.968225
lng: -121.961797
days_on_market: 412
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "Mary Ann Brown"
list_office: "Christie's International Real Estate Sereno"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 655-4593"
list_agent_license: 01478628
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95062 | 4435 Nova Dr

4435 Nova Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

MLS: ML81993718 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,800,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,851 5,271 1960

Remarks

Welcome to this rare opportunity in the heart of Santa Cruz, CA, just minutes from the ocean and nestled in the highly desirable Opal Cliffs neighborhood. Nova provides a solid foundation with spacious rooms and a versatile layout, allowing for endless possibilities. Gorgeous hardwood floors add warmth and character throughout, while fresh new paint gives the home a fresh feeling. The highlight of this home is the incredible sunroom, featuring walls and ceilings made entirely of windows, flooding the space with natural light and offering views of the lush yard. The spacious kitchen is a blank canvas, providing plenty of room to create your culinary haven. Just a few blocks from the lively shops and eateries along 41st St, you'll have a variety of dining and shopping options at your fingertips. This home is conveniently located next to the charming "Jewel Box" of Capitola, known for its colorful beachside cottages, scenic views, and boutique shops. This location offers the best of both worlds a serene, coastal retreat with the excitement of nearby attractions.Nova is a rare find in an area known for its high-end homes, making it a fantastic investment for those ready to bring their vision to life. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Santa Cruz's coveted coastal lifestyle!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81993718
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Kitchen Countertop - Tile, Pantry
Appliances Oven - Built-In, Oven Range, Refrigerator
Dining Room Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Living Room
Flooring Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum, Wood
Laundry In Garage
Cooling None
Heating Wall Furnace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage: 1 Car(s)
Elementary District Soquel Union Elementary
High School District Santa Cruz City High
Water Public
Zoning R-1-5

Contact Information

Mary Ann Brown
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
License #: 01478628
Phone: (408) 655-4593

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
New Brighton Middle School public 6-8 1.05 mi 6
Live Oak Elementary School public K-5 1.18 mi 4
Soquel Elementary School public K-5 1.23 mi 5
Del Mar Elementary School public K-5 1.28 mi 4
Shoreline Middle School public 6-8 1.36 mi 6
Soquel High School public 9-12 1.63 mi 9
Special Education Preschool public UG 1.71 mi N/A
Ocean Alternative Education Center public K-8 1.71 mi 7
Main Street Elementary School public K-5 1.74 mi 7
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 1.75 mi 5
Harbor High School public 9-12 2.10 mi 7
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 2.29 mi N/A
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 2.45 mi 8
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School public K-5 2.55 mi 7
Gault Elementary School public K-5 2.62 mi 5
Mar Vista Elementary School public K-6 2.63 mi 6
Branciforte Middle School public 6-8 2.83 mi 9
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School public K-5 3.00 mi 9
Ark Independent Studies School public 6-12 3.00 mi 4
Alternative Family Education School public K-12 3.00 mi 7

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Mary Ann Brown, (408) 655-4593.