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listing_id: ML82002676
status: Closed
price: 1700000
beds: 4
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 3023
sqft_lot: 10846
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1988
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "405 Esmeralda Dr"
city: Santa Cruz
state: CA
zip: 95060
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 37.000367
lng: -122.011625
days_on_market: 320
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Stacia Fanara"
list_office: "Anderson Christie, Inc."
list_agent_phone: "(831) 818-2650"
list_agent_license: 02042225
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 95060 | 405 Esmeralda Dr

405 Esmeralda Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

MLS: ML82002676 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,700,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 3 /1 3,023 10,846 1988

Remarks

Tucked away in a peaceful, highly desirable neighborhood, this stunning 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and convenience! Just minutes from the freeway, sought after schools, shopping, and dining, you'll have easy access to everything you need, while still savoring the quiet retreat of your own private sanctuary. Step inside to an inviting open-concept layout bathed in natural light, highlighted by soaring ceilings and stylish finishes throughout. At the heart of the home, the gourmet kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large eat-in peninsula ideal for casual meals and entertaining. Oversized closets, a large bathroom with dual vanities and a spacious walk-in shower, make the primary suite a true retreat. Two additional main floor bedrooms and full bath create additional flexibility. Upstairs, discover a versatile bonus living space featuring the fourth bedroom, separate entrance and full bathroom, perfect for a guest suite, home business, or rental opportunity. Enjoy peaceful mornings and relaxing evenings on the serene back patio. The backyard offers endless potential for gardening, outdoor entertaining, or future expansion. A truly special home combining elegance, functionality, and endless possibilities!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82002676
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms 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 over Tub - 1, Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor
Kitchen Countertop - Granite, Exhaust Fan, Skylight(s)
Appliances Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Family Room Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Fireplace Gas Burning
Flooring Carpet, Other, Tile
Laundry Inside
Cooling None
Heating Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier, Crawl Space

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage: 2 Car(s)
High School District Santa Cruz City Elementary
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R-1-7

Contact Information

Stacia Fanara
Anderson Christie, Inc.
License #: 02042225
Phone: (831) 818-2650

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 1.09 mi 8
Branciforte Middle School public 6-8 1.16 mi 9
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 1.26 mi N/A
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School public K-5 1.37 mi 9
Ark Independent Studies School public 6-12 1.37 mi 4
Alternative Family Education School public K-12 1.37 mi 7
Costanoa Continuation High School public 9-12 1.37 mi 2
Harbor High School public 9-12 1.44 mi 7
Brook Knoll Elementary School public K-5 1.54 mi 7
Gault Elementary School public K-5 1.65 mi 5
Santa Cruz County Special Education School public K-12 1.74 mi N/A
Santa Cruz County Community School public 7-12 1.74 mi 4
Santa Cruz County Rop School public 10-12 1.74 mi N/A
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 1.79 mi 5
Special Education Preschool public UG 1.83 mi N/A
Ocean Alternative Education Center public K-8 1.83 mi 7
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School public K-5 1.89 mi 7
Happy Valley Elementary School public K-6 2.04 mi 6
Mission Hill Middle School public 6-8 2.24 mi 9
Santa Cruz High School public 9-12 2.32 mi 10

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Stacia Fanara, (831) 818-2650.