39 Ortalon Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Santa Cruz
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Reliance Partners
39 Ortalon Avenue,Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$3,200,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,982 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: eli karon, nicole karon
Office: karon properties
MLS#:ML82061964
Source:Bay East, CCAR, bridgeMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$3,200,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,073.11

About this home

A rare opportunity to own an exceptional piece of Santa Cruz midcentury architecture. Designed in 1962 by architect Kermit Darrow, AIA, 39 Ortalon Avenue embodies his "Light for Living" philosophy, with natural light moving through the home from sunrise to sunset and a seamless connection between indoors and out. Offered publicly for the first time, this 4BR/2BA residence spans nearly 3,000 square feet on a 9,975-square-foot lot on one of Santa Cruz's coveted Upper Westside streets. Lovingly maintained by the same family since it was built, the home preserves Darrow's authentic architectural vision while incorporating thoughtful updates for modern living. Highlights include an updated kitchen and bathrooms, high-end Miele appliances, radiant-heated floors, newer windows and skylights, newer roof, updated plumbing and electrical, owned solar panels, and updated interior and exterior lighting. Outdoor entertaining areas redesigned by Joni Janecki & Associates beautifully extend the...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1962
  • Listing ID #:ML82061964
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:September 25, 2026 at 03:41 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Flooring:Tile, Wood
  • Bathrooms Description:Stall Shower
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Range/Cooktop, Microwave
  • Living area:2,982 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating:Radiant

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Composition Shingles
  • Year built:1962
  • Building area:2,982 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.23 Acres
  • Foundation Description:Slab

Utilities

  • Water:Public

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$3,200,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,073.11

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave

Parking

  • Parking description:Attached, Off Street
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
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