540 Olaughlin Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
$1,300,000 Mortgage Calculator Active Single Family Residence
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About this Property
Wake up to towering redwoods, shimmering bay views, and quiet you can actually hear. Tucked in Santa Cruz County's Happy Valley, this 3.6-acre retreat pairs everyday convenience with a true mountain-meets-coast lifestyle. You're in the Happy Valley Elementary one-school district, small, close-knit, and uniquely community-focused, while still moments from town. Weekends write themselves: hike the old-growth groves at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, then be on the sand or downtown Santa Cruz in minutes. When you need errands (or a movie and dinner), Scotts Valley has easy shopping, groceries, and the local cinema just 5 minutes away. Commuters and day-trippers will appreciate direct access toward Santa Cruz and Highway 17 via Branciforte Drive (one of the primary routes serving the Happy Valley area) placing Los Gatos and coastal workplaces within straightforward reach. Inside, nearly 2,000 sq ft of sun-splashed living blends open-beam ceilings, skylights, and a modern kitchen that opens to view decks, perfect for morning coffee above the trees or easy entertaining at sunset. With sun and privacy galore, plus a flexible space for home office or media, this is a home that lives like a sanctuary without giving up access to everything you love about Santa Cruz living.
MLS Listing Information
MLS #
ML82020804
MLS Source
MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site
10
Interior Features
Kitchen
Pantry
Appliances
Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
Dining Room
Dining Area in Living Room
Family Room
Separate Family Room
Fireplace
Wood Burning, Wood Stove
Flooring
Carpet, Hardwood
Laundry
Inside
Cooling
None
Heating
Forced Air
Exterior Features
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Pillar/Post/Pier
Style
Contemporary
Parking, School, and Other Information
Garage/Parking
Carport, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District
Happy Valley Elementary
High School District
Santa Cruz City High
Sewer
Septic Tank
Water
Shared Well
Zoning
A
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540 Olaughlin Rd is a Single Family Residence in Santa Cruz, CA 95065. This 1,951 square foot property sits on a 3.633 Acres Lot and features 3 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. It is currently priced at $1,300,000 and was built in 1980. This address can also be written as 540 Olaughlin Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065.
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This listing information is up-to-date as of September 17, 2025. For the most current information, please contact Seb Frey, (408) 548-7348
