745 Granite Ridge Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 (MLS # ML82056478)
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Live the ultimate homestead lifestyle in this private, sun-drenched Happy Valley mountain sanctuary! Perfectly situated between Silicon Valley and Santa Cruz in the desirable Happy Valley School District, this home features a large office, detached 2-car garage/workshop, refinished hardwoods, a renovated kitchen, and an updated primary suite. Outdoors, enjoy a wraparound deck with cable railings, a 6-person saltwater hot tub, and a heated outdoor shower. The fully deer-fenced acreage is an organic paradise, boasting a chicken coop with water, yoga platform, kid's play structure, 11 drip-irrigated raised beds, and 30 diverse fruit trees set among majestic redwoods. Eco-friendly and resilient, the home features a massive 18kW solar array, a backup generator, Starlink internet, and efficient HVAC. High-end infrastructure includes a whole-house water filtration/UV system, a 5,000-gallon holding tank with newer pumps, an upgraded gas line, pre-wired Starlink internet, earthquake retrofitting, and full critter proofing. Located on an excellent, well-maintained road with an active community association and emergency fire exits. Easy commute to UCSC and San Jose, your turnkey country haven awaits!
| Last Updated | 8/4/2026 | Year Built | 1941 |
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| Community | 699 - Not Defined | Garage Spaces | 2.0 |
| County | Santa Cruz |
Additional Details
| AIR | None |
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| AIR CONDITIONING | Yes |
| APPLIANCES | Dishwasher, Range Hood |
| AREA | 699 - Not Defined |
| FIREPLACE | Yes |
| GARAGE | Yes |
| HEAT | Central |
| HOA DUES | 1000|Annually |
| LOT | 1.066 acre(s) |
| LOT DIMENSIONS | 46435 |
| PARKING | Off Street |
| VIEW | Yes |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION | Trees/Woods |
| WATER | Well |
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