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$4,875,000

260 Castle Drive

Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Active

4

Beds

5

Baths

5,127

Sq. Ft.

2003

Year Built

Santa Cruz

County

SingleFamilyResidence

Property Type

About this home

Extraordinary quiet, expansive coastal views, and two separate residences define this private Santa Cruz estate on more than six acres. The main residence offers over 5,100 square feet, balancing warmth, natural surroundings, and distinctive Japanese craftsmanship. Designed to embrace its elevated setting, the home captures sweeping coastline views while offering an uncommon sense of seclusion. A separate second residence provides flexibility for extended-stay guests, a caretaker, additional income, or a dedicated space apart from the main home. Privacy here is both natural and intentional. Significant investments in security and technology are thoughtfully integrated, while robust connectivity provides the infrastructure to operate a business, work remotely, or manage a demanding professional life from home. The result is a property that feels removed from the pace of everyday life without sacrificing connection. Just six minutes from Highway 1 via an easy, accessible road, the estate combines acreage, coastal views, security, connectivity, and extraordinary quiet. Set above Chaminade, it offers exceptional seclusion with convenient access to Silicon Valley and San Francisco. Close enough to stay connected. Secluded enough to retreat.

Listed by Monica Lussier · DRE #01859626 · Compass
MLS #1192734396
ListedOct 9, 2026

Property Details

Architecture

StoriesN/A
StyleCustom
Total UnitsN/A
RoofTile
Garage Spaces2
PoolN/A
SpaN/A

Features & Amenities

Interior FeaturesLoft, Walk In Closets
Exterior FeaturesN/A
FlooringCarpet, Wood
CoolingWhole House Fan
HeatingFireplaces, Heat Pump
FireplaceN/A
LaundryN/A
Parking FeaturesN/A
Parking Total15
Patio & PorchN/A
Entry LevelN/A
Entry LocationN/A
Common WallsNo Common Walls

Property Features

Lot Size6.20 ac
Lot FeaturesN/A
ViewBay, City Lights, Hills, Ocean
DirectionsTake Paul Sweet Rd past Chaminade for about 5 minutes. Turn right at Castle and go through gate. Address is not listed on gate. House is gated. 2nd residence is 4551 Paul Sweet Rd. Do not use Branciforte. Cross Street: Paul Sweet Rd

Community

Area699 - Not Defined
School DistrictOther

Tax & Financial

TermsN/A
Land LeaseN/A
HOA NameUPPER PAUL SWEET RD ASSOCIATION
HOA FeeN/A

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Mortgage Estimate

$25,947/mo

20% down · 7% APR · 30-yr fixed

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

CRMLSLast updated: October 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM

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