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Listed by Eli Karon • Karon Properties • 831-426-6696
$ 3,200,000
Est. payment /mo
New
39 Ortalon Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,982 SqFt
UPDATED:
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,982 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,073
MLS Listing ID ML82061964
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1962
Lot Size 9,975 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source Datashare MLSListings
Property Description
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 architecture into the landscape. Timeless, light-filled and remarkably preserved, 39 Ortalon Avenue is a rare example of midcentury modernism where architecture, landscape and everyday living exist in perfect harmony.
Location
State CA
County Santa Cruz
Interior
Heating Radiant
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring Tile, Wood, Other
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Family Room, Living Room
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Private Pool false
Building
Story 1
Foundation Slab
Water Public
Schools
School District Not Listed, Santa Cruz City Elementary
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