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$8,495,000

506 W Cliff Drive

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Under Contract

5

Beds

5

Baths

3,646

Sq. Ft.

2018

Year Built

Santa Cruz

County

SingleFamilyResidence

Property Type

About this home

Casa Cowells is beyond words. Perched on West Cliff Drive's historic Millionaires' Row, this custom luxury estate is a rare oceanfront offering, designed around the water. From the kitchen and dining area, great room, upstairs living room, and both primary suites, the easterly panorama unfolds: ocean, wharf, beach, boardwalk, epic sunrises, and long ridgelines of the Santa Cruz Mountains beyond, turning this coastline into something closer to a moving picture, than a window. Rooted in Spanish Mediterranean tradition, the home pairs clay tile, stucco, arched openings, wrought iron, hand-painted Talavera tile, and Saltillo flooring with effortless coastal rhythm. LaCantina doors pocket into walls, dissolving lines between indoors and out. A spacious heated lanai invites connection. Underfoot, warm, seamless radiant concrete floor by renowned artisan Tom Ralston, tinted in a Monet finish, is inspired by the sand at nearby Cowells Beach. An antique stained-glass fanlight crowns the entry, filtering brilliant color into the living space. Rainwater harvesting system supports the summer garden oasis. Designed by Craycroft, Green Building Award winning and ADA-designed, Casa Cowells was created with thoughtful intention. This coastal sanctuary was designed to make everyday life​​‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​​‌​​​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​‌​‌ better.

Listed by Drew Reid · DRE #01332884 · Coldwell Banker Realty
MLS #1190430993
ListedSep 10, 2026

Property Details

Architecture

Stories2
StyleMediterranean, Spanish
Total UnitsN/A
RoofTile
Garage Spaces2
PoolN/A
SpaN/A

Features & Amenities

Interior FeaturesBreakfast Bar, Walk In Closets, Workshop
Exterior FeaturesN/A
FlooringConcrete, Wood
CoolingNone
HeatingN/A
FireplaceN/A
LaundryGas Dryer Hookup
Parking FeaturesElectric Vehicle Charging Stations, Guest, Gated, Workshop In Garage
Parking Total2
Patio & PorchDeck
Entry LevelN/A
Entry LocationN/A
Common WallsNo Common Walls

Property Features

Lot Size0.29 ac
Lot FeaturesLevel
ViewCity Lights, Park Greenbelt, Hills, Mountains, Ocean, Water
DirectionsCross Street: Manor

Community

Area699 - Not Defined
School DistrictOther

Tax & Financial

TermsN/A
Land LeaseN/A
HOA NameN/A
HOA FeeN/A

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Mortgage Estimate

$45,214/mo

20% down · 7% APR · 30-yr fixed

Estimate only. Does not include taxes, insurance, or HOA.

CRMLSLast updated: October 21, 2026 at 8:30 PM

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