39 Ortalon Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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39 Ortalon Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
39 Ortalon Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
39 Ortalon Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
39 Ortalon Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Isaias Ramirez

Isaias Ramirez

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$ 3,200,000
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39 Ortalon Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060

4 Beds

2 Baths

2,982 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

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 Single Family Residence

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

Interior Features Dining Area, Family Room, Utility Room

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

Exterior Feature Back Yard

Garage Spaces 2.0

Private Pool false

Building

Story 1

Foundation Slab

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Level or Stories One Story

New Construction No

Schools

School District Not Listed

Others

Tax ID 00107208000

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Listed by Eli Karon • Karon Properties

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