$2,799,000~~$2,999,000~~▼ $200K price cut

1028 Western Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

$3.0M$2.8M$200K below original ask (7%)

75% above the Santa Cruz median of $1.6M (109 active listings)

43% of Santa Cruz listings have cut their price · half have been listed 63+ days

4beds

3baths

2,172sqft

$1289/sqft

About this home

Rare Upper Westside estate property offering nearly 3,050 square feet of combined living space, including a newly constructed, fully permitted 876 sq. ft. ADU. Set on a rare, level 18,426 sq. ft. flat parcel just moments from Moore Creek Preserve, this beautifully remodeled single-level ranch captures the essence of Santa Cruz livingprivacy, flexibility, and income potential in one of the areas most sought-after neighborhoods. The main residence spans 2,172 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, plus a spacious, flexible office ideal as a 4th bedroom, private suite, or guest quarters. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home blends classic ranch charm with modern finishes and an easy indoor-outdoor flow. The newly built ADU offers excellent potential for rental income, extended family, or a private work-from-home retreatideal for UCSC faculty or Bay Area remote professionals seeking space and privacy. The expansive, flat grounds are a rare Westside findperfect for gardening, entertaining, or relaxing. Features include terraced gardens, a dog run, oversized two-car garage, and owned solarall just minutes from surf, trails, and Westside favorites.