About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 4535 Portola Drive in Santacruz, CA is listed for $1,599,000 ($1,362 per sqft). Built in 1960, the home offers 1,174 sqft of living space on a 0.11 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1960
  • 0.12 acre lot
  • 2 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

1 story
2 full
2-car garage
1960

Amenities

FireplaceHardwood
Listing Description

Coastal living meets opportunity on Portola Drive! Just moments from the Santa Cruz coastline, Pleasure Point surf, Privates Beach, The Hook, parks, and local favorites, this charming single-level home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,174 sq ft, and a 5,009 sq ft lot.

A freshly painted exterior, natural stone accents, white board-and-batten siding, a two-car garage, and drought-tolerant landscaping create inviting curb appeal. Inside, warm hardwood floors flow through the living room, where a whitewashed brick fireplace anchors the space.

The kitchen features oak cabinetry, dark granite countertops, a gas cooktop island, and stainless steel appliances. A versatile bonus room/sunroom opens to the spacious fenced backyard with a storage shed, mature fruit tree, and room to garden or entertain.

The primary ensuite features a tiled shower, while the hall bathroom offers a tub/shower combination. The garage includes built-in cabinetry and laundry hookups. Ideally positioned between Pleasure Point and Capitola Village and just steps from Privates Beach and surf access, this home puts coastal living at your doorstep. Ready for its next chapter, this is a wonderful opportunity to make your mark in one of Santa Cruzs coveted coastal neighborhoods.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$8,552/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,156
Interest$6,929
Insurance$466

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

4535 Portola Drive

Santacruz, CA 95062

Property Details

Flooring

HardwoodTile

Parking

On StreetGarage

Heating

Forced AirCentralFireplace(s)

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)

Appliances

DishwasherExhaustFanGarbageDisposalMicrowaveOvenRangeBuiltInGasRefrigerator

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 4535 Portola Drive is listed at $1,599,000 ($1,362/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $8,551 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1960, 0.12 acre lot, 2 parking spaces, Fireplace.

This property is listed by Lynsey Mckee.

LM

Lynsey Mckee

License 02279946

Agent at David Lyng Real Estate

Listed by David Lyng Real Estate · Broker phone: (831) 476-0100 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# ML82062650· Source: MLS Listings, Inc.· 25 days on PropertySimple

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4535 Portola Drive, Santacruz, CA 95062

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