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117 Moore Creek Road

Santa Cruz , CA 95060

MLS#: ML82020020

$2,475,000

Status: Active
Listing number: ML82020020
Listing provided by: Karon Properties
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 26 days ago
On site: 4 months ago
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Property

Beds

4

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

1982

Sq.Footage

3,735

Welcome to 117 Moore Creek Rd., a custom-built Thacher and Thompson designed home in Moore Creek Estates, one of the most prestigious areas of Santa Cruzs Upper Westside. This 4BR/3.5BA ~3,700sqft. home with a permitted bonus unit is sited on an incredibly private and peaceful ~11,000 sqft. lot. With nothing but trees and nature behind you, the views and outdoor entertaining spaces provide a sense of privacy, calm, and quiet nearly impossible to re-create in this busy world. The formal foyer leads to a step-down octagonal formal dining room and a step-down living room that opens to a spacious, newly-redone patio perfect for entertaining. The kitchen overlooks the patio and the natural beauty behind the home, opening to a family room and bbq deck for indoor-outdoor flow. Upstairs, all four bedrooms have walk-in closets, updated lighting, newer flooring, and tons of natural light. The huge primary includes a viewing deck perfect for morning coffee or tea, where you will be serenaded by the sounds of nature. As an added bonus, a fully permitted ~450 sqft. self-contained bonus unit makes the perfect guest house, home studio, possible rental, or in-laws suite. A 2-car direct access garage and mature backyard landscaping round out this rare offering in prime Westside Santa Cruz.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Walk-In Closet(s)

  • Total Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    N/A

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Baseboard, Central, Fireplace(s)

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Parking

    Attached

  • Pool

    No

  • View

    Trees/Woods

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.248

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Traditional

Price

  • Sales Price

    $2,475,000

  • Sq. Footage

    3, 735

  • Price/SqFt

    $662

HOA

  • Association

    NO

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Water Source

    Public

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Welcome to 117 Moore Creek Rd., a custom-built Thacher and Thompson designed home in Moore Creek Estates, one of the most prestigious areas of Santa Cruzs Upper Westside. This 4BR/3.5BA ~3,700sqft. home with a permitted bonus unit is sited on an incredibly private and peaceful ~11,000 sqft. lot. With nothing but trees and nature behind you, the views and outdoor entertaining spaces provide a sense of privacy, calm, and quiet nearly impossible to re-create in this busy world. The formal foyer leads to a step-down octagonal formal dining room and a step-down living room that opens to a spacious, newly-redone patio perfect for entertaining. The kitchen overlooks the patio and the natural beauty behind the home, opening to a family room and bbq deck for indoor-outdoor flow. Upstairs, all four bedrooms have walk-in closets, updated lighting, newer flooring, and tons of natural light. The huge primary includes a viewing deck perfect for morning coffee or tea, where you will be serenaded by the sounds of nature. As an added bonus, a fully permitted ~450 sqft. self-contained bonus unit makes the perfect guest house, home studio, possible rental, or in-laws suite. A 2-car direct access garage and mature backyard landscaping round out this rare offering in prime Westside Santa Cruz.

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