Perched above Santa Cruz with sweeping Monterey Bay views, 21 Kite Hill blends modern design, privacy, and flexible living. The epicurean kitchen features a chefs island with dual sinks and dishwashers, a butlers pantry, ample storage, and a unique tasting room with full-height shelving, wet bar, ice maker, and beverage fridge. The luxe primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, a soaking tub, radiant heated floors, and a custom walk-in closet with rotating shoe storage for 56 pairs of shoes. Two additional bedrooms provide thoughtfully designed spaces for family or guests, one with a built-in study nook and second walk-in closet. A private office guest suite with deck access and lofted sleeping area offers flexible accommodations. Downstairs, a spacious rec lounge opens to the lower deck for media, games, or gatherings. Tiered decks, mature landscaping, and peaceful hillside surroundings complete this retreat. At nearly 3,185 sq ft on a 24,568 sq ft lot with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths just minutes to UCSC, beaches, trails, Pasatiempo Golf Club, and Silicon Valley's prestigious tech corridor, this home is a true gem.
For sale
$3,295,000
21 Kite Hill Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
4beds
3,185sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1978
0.56 Acres Lot
$3,141,400 Zestimate®
$1,035/sqft
$233/mo HOA
What's special
Mature landscapingEpicurean kitchenPeaceful hillside surroundingsLuxe primary suiteSecond walk-in closetRadiant heated floorsSweeping monterey bay views
- 44 days |
- 1,620 |
- 37 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 14, 2026 at 05:38pm
Listed by:
2 Guys in Real Estate 70010146 831-750-9795,
Epique Realty 888-893-3537
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82033227
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Laundry, Office, Utility Room
Bedroom
- Features: LoftBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat2plus, GroundFloorPrimaryBedroom2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, Marble, PrimaryStallShowers, Skylight, PrimaryOversizedTub
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, DiningFamilyCombo, DiningBar, Skylights
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: _220VoltOutlet, Countertop_Other, ExhaustFan, Island, IslandwithSink, Skylights
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Ice Maker, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, In Utility Room
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Two Way
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,185
- Total interior livable area: 3,185 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.56 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 06752101000
- Zoning: R-1-20
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $2,800 annually
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,035/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,368,217
- Annual tax amount: $16,128
- Date on market: 1/30/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
$3,141,400
$2.98M - $3.30M
$7,819/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,295,000+186.5%$1,035/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82033227 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2017 | Sold | $1,150,000$361/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,128 +6.1% | $1,368,217 +2% |
| 2024 | $15,196 +1.8% | $1,341,389 +2% |
| 2023 | $14,932 +1.6% | $1,315,088 +2% |
| 2022 | $14,699 +2.6% | $1,289,301 +2% |
| 2021 | $14,330 +3.6% | $1,264,021 +4% |
| 2020 | $13,832 +3.1% | $1,215,860 +3.7% |
| 2019 | $13,419 +5.7% | $1,173,000 +2% |
| 2018 | $12,700 +633.3% | $1,150,000 +706% |
| 2017 | $1,732 +6.7% | $142,674 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $1,623 +2.3% | $135,714 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,587 +1.5% | $133,675 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,563 | $131,056 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $127,906 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $125,398 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $124,461 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $124,756 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $122,310 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $119,912 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $117,561 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $115,256 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $112,996 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $110,925 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $108,750 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $106,618 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $104,528 |
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Est. payment
$19,800/mo
Principal & interest
$16547
Property taxes
$3020
HOA Fees
$233
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95060
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Brook Knoll Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Scotts Valley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 8/10Scotts Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: ScottsValleyUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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