39 Ortalon AVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- $3,200,000
- 4
- BD
- 2
- BA
- 2,982
- SqFt
Listed by Eli Karon, 310-701-4779 from Karon Properties
(If provided) CoList: Nicole Karon from Karon Properties
- List Price
- $3,200,000
- MLS#
- ML82061964
- Status
- ACTIVE
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Total Bathrooms
- 2
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft. of Residence
- 2,982
- Lot Size
- 9,975
- Listing Area
- West Santa Cruz
- Year Built
- 1962
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.
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Additional Information
- Amenities
- Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling
- Bathroom Features
- Double Sinks, Outside Access, Stall Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom
- Bedroom Description
- Walk-in Closet
- Cooling System
- Ceiling Fan
- Energy Features
- Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Solar Power
- Family Room
- Separate Family Room
- Fence
- Complete Perimeter, Wood
- Fireplace Description
- Family Room, Living Room
- Floor Covering
- Carpet, Tile, Wood, Other
- Foundation
- Concrete Slab
- Garage Parking
- Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Off-Street Parking, On Street
- Heating System
- Radiant
- Laundry Facilities
- Inside, Washer / Dryer
- Living Area
- 2,982
- Lot Size
- 9,975
- Neighborhood
- West Santa Cruz
- Other Rooms
- Attic, Mud Room, Utility Room
- Other Utilities
- Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Sewer
- Sewer - Public
- Unincorporated Yn
- Yes
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