Nestled among mature trees and beautifully landscaped grounds, this inviting El Granada home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a mud room or office, and a detached backyard studio. The gracious 2-level floor plan features a welcoming living room with gas fireplace, a separate dining room, and a spacious kitchen with center island opening to a bright breakfast and living area. The main-level primary bedroom suite provides comfort and flexibility, while 2 additional bedrooms are located upstairs, with peek-a-boo Pacific Ocean views from select rooms. The private backyard feels like a garden retreat, with majestic trees, winding paths, generous patio space, and a detached studio ideal for a home office, art space, or quiet retreat. An attached garage with laundry and built-in storage, along with a broad paved driveway, adds everyday convenience. Peaceful and full of coastal character, this special home offers flexible indoor-outdoor living near El Granada's beaches, harbor, trails, dining, and all the amenities of Half Moon Bay.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
6,878 sq ftLot Size
$887Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Robert Collett•DRE #DRE #01987866• Berkshire Hathaway Drysdale Pr
Granada Highlands, located between Highway 1 and the coastal bluffs above Half Moon Bay, is a hillside and residential El Granada neighborhood with ocean-view streets and eucalyptus-lined slopes. The neighborhood reads as quiet, with mid-century ranch homes and newer rebuilds stepping down curving roads toward the water. The character concentrates around the Highway 1 and Coronado Street junction, where surf traffic, farm-stand errands, and coffee runs set the daily rhythm. Pillar stops include Sam’s Chowder House for harbor-side seafood, Half Moon Bay Brewing Company for pints by the marina, and the Half Moon Bay Coastside History Museum for local lore. Trails and overlooks around Pillar Point and the Coastal Trail keep the landscape close at hand. Foggy mornings and clear afternoons shape a coastal, outdoors-forward pace.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Central gas heating
One fireplace with brick surround and gas log
Double-pane windows
Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Free-standing gas range
Microwave
Garbage disposal
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer in garage
Water heater (energy-efficient component)
Flooring
Wood flooring
Tile flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating (gas)
Exterior features
Uncovered deck
Full fencing
Publicly maintained asphalt road access
Home design
Single-family residence
Mid-century style
Faces west
Entry level: 0
Parking
Attached 2-car garage with garage door opener
Total of 4 parking spaces (includes covered and on-site spaces)
Side-by-side parking
Security
Carbon monoxide detector(s)
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Stucco exterior
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built in 1965
Utilities
Public sewer
HOA & community
No association fee
Pets allowed: cats OK, service animals OK
Electricity and solar
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Remodel a garage by removing existing drywall and installing new ceiling framing according to structural plans. Replace and remove windows as indicated, install new drywall, and relocate the water heater. Install a new pantry cabinet, lighting, and paint.
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Remodel
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 80° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
El Granada, CA • 94018
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 523 Francisco St
$1,631,083
$19K under list price of $1.65M
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