39 Ortalon AVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
39 Ortalon AVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
39 Ortalon AVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
39 Ortalon AVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
39 Ortalon AVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
39 Ortalon AVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Eric Sandate

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Listed by Eli Karon, DRE #01732369 • Karon Properties
$ 3,200,000
Est. payment | /mo

4 Beds

2 Baths

2,982 SqFt

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$ 3,200,000
Est. payment | /mo
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4 Beds

2 Baths

2,982 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Home

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

Year Built 1962

Lot Size 9,975 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Single Family Home

Source MLSListings, Inc.

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

Area West Santa Cruz

Rooms

Family Room Separate Family Room

Dining Room Dining Area

Kitchen Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Synthetic, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator, Skylight

Interior

Heating Radiant

Cooling Ceiling Fan

Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood, Other

Fireplaces Type Family Room, Living Room

Laundry Inside, Washer / Dryer

Exterior

Parking Features Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Off-Street Parking, On Street

Garage Spaces 2.0

Fence Complete Perimeter, Wood

Utilities Available Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned

Roof Type Composition,Shingle

Building

Foundation Concrete Slab

Sewer Sewer - Public

Water Public

Others

Tax ID 001-072-08-000

Special Listing Condition Not Applicable

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