Upper Westside of Santa Cruz near UCSC. Beautiful custom home in quiet, friendly Moore Creek Estates neighborhood. The home has sweeping views of Moore Creek Open Space just behind the property. Designed by Thacher and Thompson Architects it boasts a bright, sun-filled living room that opens onto the deck and natural setting beyond. There is a tranquil library that is an inviting retreat for morning coffee, quiet reading, or home office where you could enjoy the peaceful tree-lined views. The kitchen overlooks the expansive back patio and captures beautiful nature scenes through its windows. It flows seamlessly into the cozy family room, creating the open-concept great room feel today's buyers appreciate. Just steps away, the spacious deck and BBQ area make indoor/outdoor entertaining effortless. There is a formal dining room with a distinctive eight-sided design has built-in cabinetry and is bright and sunny. The generous primary suite features a large bathroom with big soaking tub, oversized walk-in closet, and a relaxing private deck with views. All bedrooms are good-sized and filled with natural light. There is also a fully permitted 480 sq. ft. studio offering flexibility, perfect for mom, college students or guests. It has it's own separate entrance. Have to see to appreciate!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
10,803 sq ftLot Size
$669Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Julie Hansmann•DRE #00667831• David Lyng Real Estate
Bought with Michele Whitehead - Sampl Whitehead - Samples•DRE #01886754• eXp Realty of California Inc
Bought with David Samples•DRE #02162941• eXp Realty of California Inc
Est. $9,175 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 117 Moore Creek Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLSListings #ML82049016
Oct 15, 2026
Sold
$2,500,000
$669/sq ft
Sep 24, 2026
Pending
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Sep 24, 2026
Pending
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Sep 22, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 20, 2026
Pending
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Aug 31, 2026
Pending
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Aug 31, 2026
Contingent
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Jul 8, 2026
Price Changed
$2,599,000
$696/sq ft
May 28, 2026
Listed
$2,675,000
$716/sq ft
+45
Upper Westside of Santa Cruz near UCSC. Beautiful custom home in quiet, friendly Moore Creek Estates neighborhood. The home has sweeping views of Moore Creek Open Space just behind the property. Designed by Thacher and Thompson Architects it boasts a bright, sun-filled living room that opens onto the deck and natural setting beyond.There is a tranquil library that is an inviting retreat for morning coffee, quiet reading, or home office where you could enjoy the peaceful tree-lined views. The kitchen overlooks the expansive back patio and captures beautiful nature scenes through its windows.It flows seamlessly into the cozy family room, creating the open-concept great room feel today's buyers appreciate. Just steps away, the spacious deck and BBQ area make indoor/outdoor entertaining effortless. There is a formal dining room with a distinctive eight-sided design has built-in cabinetry and is bright and sunny. The generous primary suite features a large bathroom with big soaking tub, oversized walk-in closet, and a relaxing private deck with views.All bedrooms are good-sized and filled with natural light. There is also a fully permitted 480 sq. ft. studio offering flexibility, perfect for mom, college students or guests. It has it's own separate entrance.Have to see to appreciate!!
MLSListings #ML82020020
Oct 13, 2025
Listing Removed
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Sep 3, 2025
Listed
$2,475,000
$663/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82006600
Jul 10, 2025
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Aug 26, 1986
Sold
$300,000
$80/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 2, 1983
Sold
$300,000
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,064 (+7.7%)
$196,839 + $471,675
$668,514
2024
$7,491 (+1.2%)
$192,980 + $462,426
$655,406
2023
$7,400 (+1.1%)
$192,980 + $462,426
$655,406
2022
$7,317 (+2.1%)
$189,196 + $453,359
$642,555
2021
$7,165 (+0.8%)
$185,486 + $444,470
$629,956
2020
$7,109 (+2.3%)
$181,850 + $435,754
$617,604
2019
$6,950 (+1.2%)
$179,984 + $431,286
$611,270
2018
$6,871 (+1.3%)
$176,456 + $422,830
$599,286
2017
$6,783 (+5.8%)
$169,604 + $406,408
$576,012
2016
$6,411 (+2.8%)
$169,604 + $406,408
$576,012
2015
$6,234 (+1.7%)
$166,278 + $398,440
$564,718
2014
$6,129 (−0.4%)
$160,572 + $384,768
$545,340
2013
$6,152 (+1.9%)
$160,572 + $384,768
$545,340
2012
$6,039 (+2.1%)
$159,846 + $383,030
$542,876
2011
$5,914 (+1.5%)
$156,711 + $375,519
$532,230
2010
$5,829 (−1.5%)
$153,638 + $368,156
$521,794
2009
$5,915 (+4.0%)
$152,490 + $365,405
$517,895
2008
$5,688
$152,852 + $366,273
$519,125
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
10,803 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1982
Sq. Ft.
3,735
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
00248109
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
R-1-10
SP-O
Single-Family Residence District
To stabilize and protect the residential characteristics of the district, and to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life and single persons; and intended for single-family detached dwellings and the services appurtenant thereto. This section of the Zoning Ordinance is also part of the Local Coastal Implementation Plan.
Zone overlays
Shoreline Protection Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Aug 10, 2018 • Final
Bldg residential
Replace existing windows and a sliding door.
Remodel
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