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
$696Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Julie Hansmann•DRE #00667831• David Lyng Real Estate
Meder, located between Wilder Ranch State Park and the Westside’s Swift Street corridor, is a residential and semi-rural Santa Cruz neighborhood with open fields and a coastal-breeze feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Meder Street and Highway 1 overpass, where trailheads, bike traffic, and wide-sky views set the tempo. Homes lean toward ranch-style and contemporary builds on larger lots, with a landscape shaped by creeks, oaks, and agricultural edges. Wilder Ranch’s coastal bluffs and dirt roads frame daily walks and rides. New Leaf Community Markets, Humble Sea Brewing Co., and the Seymour Marine Discovery Center act as local pillars for groceries, pints, and coastal learning. The pace reads quiet, with Westside coffee and food scenes a short drive away.
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Market insights
117 Moore Creek Rd · $2,599,000
DAYS ON MARKET
115 days
The average home goes pending in 20 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.8%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$2,599,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,345,586. (48% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
High ceilings
Bay window
Walk-in closet
Library
Separate family room
Guest house (secondary living space)
Skylight(s)
Sunken dining area
Other interior features noted in remarks
Bedrooms
Primary suite/retreat with oversized tub and walk-in closet
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Double sinks
Oversized tub in primary
Shower over tub
Tub in master bedroom
Half bath on ground floor
Kitchen
Electric cooktop
Built-in oven
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Freezer
Garbage disposal
Marble and tile countertops
Island
Pantry
Exhaust fan
Eat-in kitchen
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer inside
Flooring
Tile
Carpet
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central forced air heating
Fireplace and pellet stove heating options
Ceiling fan(s)
Other cooling features noted in remarks
Exterior features
Backyard with low-maintenance landscaping
Deck
Barbecue area
Forest/woods and neighborhood views
Complete perimeter fencing with gated access
Mixed fencing types/height
Lot slopes down (grade sloped down)
Home design
Traditional detached single-family home
Faces east
Raised foundation
Parking
Attached garage with 2 spaces
2 total parking spaces
Security
Gate
Construction
Shingle and stucco construction
Shingle/composition roof
Concrete perimeter and slab foundation
Built in Moore Creek Estates (style: Traditional)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas
Public utilities available
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
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
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,803 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1982
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,735
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,735
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
00248109
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 80° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
15 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Santa Cruz, CA • 95060
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Sun exposure
77/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 117 Moore Creek Rd
$2,447,841
$151K under list price of $2.60M
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