1. California
2. Santa Cruz
3. 1800 Back Ranch Road

1800 Back Ranch Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

• 5 beds |
• 5 baths |
• 4,613 sqft

Property Description

This exceptional property is in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods between Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay, along a gated private road with great views of Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean. It is secluded and serene, yet it is only 5 minutes from Highway 1, 15 minutes from Santa Cruz, and 90 minutes from San Francisco. The property covers 11 acres of flat, open land and has 2 legal parcels. It features a romantic, contemporary Craftsman home (2400 sq.ft.) connected via a courtyard with a guest house (1800 sq.ft.), surrounded by extensive gardens, patios, and decks for outdoor entertaining. A modern kitchen opens to a spacious dining room and a living room with sweeping views over a coastal meadow frequented by wildlife. The main bedroom has a walk-in closet and a bathroom with ocean views. The guest house has 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a library, kitchenette, and a large living space. The property has a caretaker's studio (400 sq.ft.), a garage and workshop (1000 sq.ft.), and other outbuildings. It has a modern infrastructure with high-speed internet and backups for communications, power, water, and fire safety. The property is 500 feet above sea level and 2 miles from the ocean, close enough to hear the surf at night, but far enough inland to be sheltered from the wind.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

July 22, 2025 at 05:00AM

Listing Office:

Coldwell Banker Realty : 831-626-2221

Listing Agent:

Tim Allen : 831-214-1990

MLS ID:

ML82015508

Interior

• General: Family RoomFormal Dining Room
• A/C: None
• Heating: Forced Air
• Fireplace: Family RoomGasLiving RoomFireplaceFireplaces: 5

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This listing courtesy of Tim Allen, Coldwell Banker Realty