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$1,995,000

248 Mcgivern Way

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Active

4

Beds

3

Baths

3,829

Sq. Ft.

1985

Year Built

Santa Cruz

County

SingleFamilyResidence

Property Type

About this home

Exceptional Bonny Doon retreat featuring two spacious homes connected by a pool and deck, nestled among the redwoods on over 1.6 acres. The 3,829 sq ft main home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, high ceilings, exposed beams, and expansive windows framing the redwoods. The chefs kitchen with a large island opens to a light-filled living and dining room with a river-rock fireplace. A ground-floor family room with woodstove connects to a sunroom overlooking the pool, while the primary suite opens to a private deck. A crows nest room with its own sundeck offers additional versatile space. The separate 1,671 sq ft guest house features 2 bedrooms plus an office, vaulted ceilings, skylights, and treehouse views. Natural stone terraces, gardens, a custom chicken coop, goldfish pond, and room to expand the garden or orchard enhance the outdoor setting. Carport and lower driveway provide additional parking. Surrounded by nature yet just minutes from UCSC, downtown Santa Cruz, and North Coast surf, this property offers a peaceful retreat with flexibility for multigenerational living and more.

Listed by Elisabeth Bentz · DRE #02238842 · Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
MLS #1193469710
ListedOct 20, 2026

Property Details

Architecture

StoriesN/A
StyleCraftsman
Total UnitsN/A
RoofComposition
Garage Spaces0
PoolN/A
SpaAbove Ground

Features & Amenities

Interior FeaturesBreakfast Bar, Loft, Walk In Closets
Exterior FeaturesN/A
FlooringCarpet, Laminate, Tile
CoolingWall Window Units
HeatingBaseboard, Fireplaces, Propane, Radiant, Wood Stove
FireplaceInsert, Family Room, Free Standing, Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
LaundryN/A
Parking FeaturesCarport
Parking Total4
Patio & PorchDeck
Entry LevelN/A
Entry LocationN/A
Common WallsNo Common Walls

Property Features

Lot Size1.64 ac
Lot FeaturesN/A
ViewMountains, Trees Woods
DirectionsCross Street: Empire Grade

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

$10,618/mo

20% down · 7% APR · 30-yr fixed

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

CRMLSLast updated: October 21, 2026 at 7:45 PM

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