Extremely rare double lot, ocean view oasis on Opal Cliff Drive , one of the most highly sought after addresses in Santa Cruz County. A short stroll to Capitola Village, walk out your front door, across the street, down the stairs, to world famous Pleasure Point! This exquisitely remodeled home sits directly across the street from Privates beach park, & features stunning, unobstructed ocean views from Aptos to Point Lobos. The office easily blends as a 4th bedroom w/ adjacent bath. Reverse floor plan takes advantage of the ocean & Monterey views. The beautifully designed kitchen is open & airy, equipped with Sub Zero refrigerator, 6 burner Viking cooktop/range with double ovens, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawers, 2 stainless steel sinks, one of which is a prep sink. Sitting on an expansive 14,000 +/- sq ft double lot, this massive back yard provides a private and secure playground, enough room for a volleyball court, a secondary driveway, 2 car garage, & /or an ADU!The hot tub & outdoor kitchen includes a built-in BBQ, storage, ample counter space to entertain & a built in fireplace. Parcels are separate & can be divided. 2nd parcel # is 033-152-32-000.While erosion continues to affect ocean & cliff front homes , this house will remain for generations to enjoy!Check it out!
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
7,100 sq ftLot Size
$1,810Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Craig Springbett•DRE #01145599• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Listed by Pamela Samuelson•DRE #01308810• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 831-239-9966
Bought with Daniel Alvarez•DRE #01237892• David Lyng Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81991794
Jun 30, 2025
Sold
$6,200,000
$2,089/sq ft
Jun 30, 2025
Sold
$6,200,000
$2,089/sq ft
Jun 9, 2025
Pending
—
May 28, 2025
Pending
—
May 28, 2025
Contingent
—
May 1, 2025
Price Changed
$6,900,000
$2,325/sq ft
May 1, 2025
Price Changed
$6,900,000
$2,325/sq ft
Apr 7, 2025
Price Changed
$7,995,000
$2,694/sq ft
Apr 7, 2025
Price Changed
$7,995,000
$2,694/sq ft
Mar 20, 2025
Price Changed
$8,995,000
$3,031/sq ft
Jan 26, 2025
Listed
$9,988,000
$3,365/sq ft
Jan 26, 2025
Listed
$8,995,000
$3,031/sq ft
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Extremely rare double lot, ocean view oasis on Opal Cliff Drive ,one of the most highly sought after addresses in Santa Cruz County. A short stroll to Capitola Village, walk out your front door, across the street, down the stairs, to world famous Pleasure Point! This exquisitely remodeled home sits directly across the street from Privates beach park, & features stunning, unobstructed ocean views from Aptos to Point Lobos. The office easily blends as a 4th bedroom w/adjacent bath. Reverse floor plan takes advantage of the ocean & Monterey views. The beautifully designed kitchen is open & airy, equipped with Sub Zero refrigerator,6 burner Viking cooktop/range with double ovens, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawers, 2 stainless steel sinks, one of which is a prep sink. Sitting on an expansive 14,000 +/- sq ft double lot, this massive back yard provides a private and secure playground, enough room for a volleyball court, a secondary driveway,2 car garage, &/or an ADU!The hot tub & outdoor kitchen includes a built-in BBQ, storage, ample counter space to entertain & a built in fireplace. Parcels are separate & can be divided. 2nd parcel # is 033-152-32-000.While erosion continues to affect ocean & cliff front homes ,this house will remain for generations to enjoy!Check it out!
Public Records
Jul 7, 1986
Sold
$210,500
$71/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 13, 1985
Sold
$167,000
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,279 (+7.1%)
$268,462 + $540,256
$808,718
2024
$10,536 (+6.4%)
$263,198 + $529,662
$792,860
2023
$9,903 (+1.3%)
$263,198 + $529,662
$792,860
2022
$9,778 (+3.7%)
$258,038 + $519,277
$777,315
2021
$9,428 (+1.1%)
$252,978 + $509,095
$762,073
2020
$9,326 (+2.4%)
$248,018 + $499,113
$747,131
2019
$9,109 (+1.7%)
$245,474 + $493,995
$739,469
2018
$8,959 (+1.4%)
$240,661 + $484,309
$724,970
2017
$8,835 (+5.6%)
$231,317 + $465,501
$696,818
2016
$8,365 (+2.6%)
$231,317 + $465,501
$696,818
2015
$8,151 (+1.9%)
$226,781 + $456,374
$683,155
2014
$7,999 (−0.2%)
$218,999 + $440,714
$659,713
2013
$8,018 (+1.7%)
$218,999 + $440,714
$659,713
2012
$7,880 (+2.3%)
$218,009 + $438,722
$656,731
2011
$7,706 (+1.2%)
$213,734 + $430,120
$643,854
2010
$7,612 (−0.2%)
$209,543 + $421,686
$631,229
2009
$7,626 (+4.0%)
$207,977 + $418,534
$626,511
2008
$7,333
$208,471 + $419,528
$627,999
Tax history for 4525 Opal Cliff Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,279 (+7.1%)
$268,462 + $540,256
$808,718
2024
$10,536 (+6.4%)
$263,198 + $529,662
$792,860
2023
$9,903 (+1.3%)
$263,198 + $529,662
$792,860
2022
$9,778 (+3.7%)
$258,038 + $519,277
$777,315
2021
$9,428 (+1.1%)
$252,978 + $509,095
$762,073
2020
$9,326 (+2.4%)
$248,018 + $499,113
$747,131
2019
$9,109 (+1.7%)
$245,474 + $493,995
$739,469
2018
$8,959 (+1.4%)
$240,661 + $484,309
$724,970
2017
$8,835 (+5.6%)
$231,317 + $465,501
$696,818
2016
$8,365 (+2.6%)
$231,317 + $465,501
$696,818
2015
$8,151 (+1.9%)
$226,781 + $456,374
$683,155
2014
$7,999 (−0.2%)
$218,999 + $440,714
$659,713
2013
$8,018 (+1.7%)
$218,999 + $440,714
$659,713
2012
$7,880 (+2.3%)
$218,009 + $438,722
$656,731
2011
$7,706 (+1.2%)
$213,734 + $430,120
$643,854
2010
$7,612 (−0.2%)
$209,543 + $421,686
$631,229
2009
$7,626 (+4.0%)
$207,977 + $418,534
$626,511
2008
$7,333
$208,471 + $419,528
$627,999
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,100 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2001
Sq. Ft.
2,968
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
03315207
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Electric Gate, Gate/Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, On Street
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Room Information
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan
Heating: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,968
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 723250
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.163
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R-1-5
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer Connected
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: Soquel Union Elementary
High School District: Santa Cruz City Elementary
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,968
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,100 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: 2001
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 03315207
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Soquel Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
New Brighton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
Soquel High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$5.10M – $6.18M
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