535 Highland Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Santa Cruz
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535 Highland Avenue,Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$5,900,000
  • 8 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 5,949 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: tim allen
Office: coldwell banker realty831-626-2221
MLS#:ML82037953
Source:CRMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$5,900,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$991.76

About this home

Perched above Santa Cruz with sweeping ocean views, 535 Highland Avenue is the iconic Torchiana Estate, also known as Villa Fair View. Recognized with a Santa Cruz Historical Society plaque dating to 1886, this beautiful Victorian residence is a storied local landmark. A gated entry reveals ~3.42 acres of lush, park-like grounds surrounding the ~5,949 sq ft, 8-bedroom home. Inside, a checkerboard-tile entry introduces formal dining and living spaces, including a living room with an ornate carved fireplace and a cozy library. Douglas Fir floors, clawfoot bath tubs, stained glass window and countless charming details reflect the home's 19th-century origins. A thoughtful 2010 addition includes a private ~900 sq ft caretaker's unit, while the expansive primary suite offers two walk-in closets. Amenities include a pool, balcony, deck, 3-car garage, and a patio overlooking the entire bay. Historically associated with Dr. Henry A. van Coenen Torchiana, noted as the Consul General of the...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1886
  • Listing ID #:ML82037953
  • Added:76 day(s) ago
  • Updated:May 24, 2026 at 10:39 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:8
  • Total bathrooms:6
  • Full bathrooms:5
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Living area:5,949 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Radiant, Wall Furnance

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Composition
  • Year built:1886
  • Building area:5,949 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:3.42 Acres
  • Foundation Description:Concrete Perimenter

Utilities

  • Water:Public

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$5,900,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$991.76

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:3
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:3
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