Discover La Selva Beach and then find your way to 250 Altivo Avenue. Nestled under the oaks and stately redwoods this La Selva Beach home is a rare find. The magic begins the moment you enter the driveway and catch your first view of this storybook home. Set on a level 1/2 acre plus parcel, the home benefits from both a southwest exposure and shading from the gardens and trees. The gardens take you back to a sense of tranquility and make you want to settle in and read a good book. Even before entering the home you realize that you are experiencing something special. The privacy, gardens, sounds of the surf and afternoon breeze off the Monterey Bay all make their contribution. The home is highlighted by two primary bedrooms with private baths, great room with a fireplace as its centerpiece, hardwood floors and sunlit galley kitchen with new appliances. Not to be missed is the picturesque free standing cottage where you can disappear with a good book or use as a home office. Did I mention La Selva Beach? You have entered a beachside community that features much more than mile after mile of sand and waves. Go back in time to the 4th of July parades of your youth. Relax on the beach or shoot hoops at the neighborhood park. La Selva is more than an address, it is a way of life.
Breathtaking ocean vistas! JUST COMPLETED. BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION CONTEMPORARY MASTERPIECE /GUEST RESIDENCE DESIGNED BY LOCAL & AWARD-WINNING ARCHITECT, Frederic Lattanzio! This Masterpiece sets a new standard for living, nestled in a private community on a usable acre across from permanent open space that offers direct access to the beach. This solar powered residence showcases a dramatic great room with 20' ceilings, expansive windows/sliding glass doors, pristine white oak floors, & a striking gas fireplace. A chef's kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances overlooking the dining area & opening to outdoor terrace/decks, blending indoor/outdoor living for the California lifestyle. Ground floor primary suites, featuring a cozy fireplace, Italian freestanding tub, & large walk-in shower & closet. Laundry room & powder room also on main level. Elegant staircase & a mezzanine on the 2nd floor, with 2 more generously-sized en-suite bedrooms, a separate office/media room with balconies, & even bigger panoramic ocean views. A detached 1 bed/1.5-bath guest house with stunning ocean views & its own 2 car garage mirrors main residence, offering an unparalleled retreat. Enjoy private beach living, world-class surfing, fine dining/shops, wine tasting, & breathtaking hiking trails!
Open House:
Sunday, 2/23 12:30-3:00PM
25% Fractional Ownership offered. ENJOY YOUR BEACH FRONT CONDO with a friendly group of fractional owners. This condo has a full 180 degee, unobstructed ocean view. Beautifully and so tastefully remodeled with pristine furnishings all cherished by the owners. The kitchen is a chef's delight and the bathroom boasts a European stall shower. There is a homeowner agreement and usage calendar for owners convenience. Tennis, pickleball, basketball courts are all onsite. Walking trails around the picturesque ponds are part of this scenic property. Your condo is ramp accessible from the parking lot and is just a few steps away from having your feet in the sand of miles of pristine beach in South Santa Cruz County. Sunset Beach is close to famous surf spots, amazing golf courses, shopping and fine dining. Shorebirds/Pajaro Dunes is located about half way between Monterey and Santa Cruz but is remote enough to enjoy the privacy of the longest and most quiet beach in Santa Cruz County.
Open House:
Sunday, 2/23 12:30-3:00PM
25% Fractional Ownership offered. ENJOY YOUR BEACH FRONT CONDO with a friendly group of fractional owners. This condo has a full 180 degee, unobstructed ocean view. Beautifully and so tastefully remodeled with pristine furnishings all cherished by the owners. The kitchen is a chef's delight and the bathroom boasts a European stall shower. There is a homeowner agreement and usage calendar for owners convenience. Tennis, pickleball, basketball courts are all onsite. Walking trails around the picturesque ponds are part of this scenic property. Your condo is ramp accessible from the parking lot and is just a few steps away from having your feet in the sand of miles of pristine beach in South Santa Cruz County. Sunset Beach is close to famous surf spots, amazing golf courses, shopping and fine dining. Shorebirds/Pajaro Dunes is located about half way between Monterey and Santa Cruz but is remote enough to enjoy the privacy of the longest and most quiet beach in Santa Cruz County.
Step into your dream beachfront home, just steps from the sand and surrounded by miles of stunning coastline to explore and enjoy. Completely remodeled in 2024, this property offers the perfect blend of modern updates and coastal charm, ready for you to move in and start living the good life. As you enter, you're greeted by soaring ceilings and an abundance of natural light, enhanced by a skylight. The main level features two spacious bedrooms, each with bay windows framing breathtaking ocean views, and a beautifully updated full bathroom with elegant porcelain floors and walls. On the mid-level, you'll find an inviting living room with a cozy gas fireplace, a stylish dining area, and a kitchen that will delight any chef. The kitchen boasts sleek quartz countertops, brand-new appliances, and ample space for entertaining. Step out onto the south-facing deck to soak in sweeping views of Monterey Bay, where you can watch whales, dolphins, and other sea life in their natural habitat. The lower level offers an additional bedroom with its own outdoor access, leading to a walkway and direct stairway to the beach. Whether you're enjoying the home as a serene personal retreat or leveraging it as a vacation rental, this property is a rare gem offering both relaxation and potential income.
Never sold before on the public market! Set on 5 mostly usable acres, this breathtaking property is guarded by a dramatic butterfly-inspired front gate. A scenic driveway winds past a pond with a waterfall, leading you to the main residence. Perched at the highest point of the estate, this single-story home offers spectacular, unobstructed coastline & ocean views, while tranquil greenbelt & forest vistas stretch out in other directions. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features a formal living room & dining room at the entrance. A central family room boasting high ceilings, a cozy fireplace, & skylights that fill the space with natural light connects to the large, open concept kitchen. There are 2 bedrooms with a shared, spacious bathroom on one wing, while an ocean-view bedroom with a luxurious marble bath is located on the other. A spiral staircase leads to a spacious loft, ideal for a play area, home office or additional living space. Outdoor living is just as impressive, with a large courtyard off the family room, plus expansive grounds featuring fruit trees, grapevines, & garden spaces. There's even a dedicated ocean-view lookout point. Endless potential to create your dream estate; whether it's adding a 2nd unit, a tennis court, a pool, horses, or an additional garage.
Stunning whitewater views envelop you from every room of this contemporary masterpiece. Thoughtfully designed & expertly constructed, seldom do you find views this expansive, 180 degrees of pure blue Pacific perfection. Wake every morning gazing at the coastal bluffs of Santa Cruz & spend evenings basking in the glorious hues of sherbet-painted sunsets dancing across your living room. An entertainer's dream, from the 2 story ceiling in the formal entry to the open design of the kitchen, dining room & living room seamlessly entwined, all offering spectacular vistas. Dramatic ceilings continue to the living room, where the fireplace accent wall serves as a one-of-a-kind art piece. With its bowed wall of windows, natural light pours in while granting you a front-row seat to the sparkle of the sea. Excellent separation of space provides room for everyone, including a second en-suite with private access. Car enthusiasts rejoice, you'll find an attached 4-car garage to fill with your treasures. Just outside the primary suite, an outdoor shower & spa awaits, creating your own private Shangri-la where the views from Carmel Point to West Cliff continue to awe. Numerous improvements made to enhance your coastal living experience, including approved plans for expansion if desired.
Beachy Dreams Really Do come True in this La Selva Beauty ....Only minutes walk to La Selva Beach! Yet tucked away from the traffic and people. Come on In and Relax! Owners have done a beautiful job remodeling and improving this home! Light & Bright Open kitchen has quartz counters, new cabinets and large cooking or entertaining island! Open kitchen, living and dining makes enjoying your home easy! There are two bedrooms and a bath downstairs with a spacious laundry room with lots of cabinet. Two more bedrooms and a bath are upstairs! You've never seen a more organized two car garage than this one! Home has an automatic Generac generator and whole house surge protector. In your private terraced back yard, enjoy a glass of wine while you unwind in the hot tub. There's room to design your favorite garden space! What a Wonderful location! Private cul-de-sac with a walking trail. The main street of town and the market are so close! Easy walk to the bluff to take in the scenic waves and beautiful sunsets. I'm sure you know that in addition to Manresa State Beach there is a La Selva Beach private access too if you join the La Selva Beach Association.
$200k Price Reduction as of 2/5! Come see it this Saturday or Sunday before it's gone. Imagine living just minutes from miles of sandy beach near the quaint village of La Selva! Join the local HOA for $120/year and receive your key to private beach access with overnight parking and camping. Enjoy the many social activities at the community center featuring a playground, basketball courts, and library. Tri-angle Park offers bocce ball and horseshoe pits for spontaneous fun! Grab lunch at El Patio Market while enjoying the panoramic view of the bay from the bluff. Explore the convenient walking trails down to Manresa State Beach. Come home to nearly a half-acre including ferns and lush landscaping. Relax in private sitting areas under the trees or soaking in the sun. Gaze at the ocean peak from the kitchen or upper deck. The primary bedroom has great separation from the other 3 bedrooms and includes a private entrance and deck area with no stairs to the street. The kitchen and baths all have new quartz counters. Vaulted ceilings and skylights make the living areas bright and spacious. Come see to appreciate the expansive yard and living space!
Reduced $150K! This beautiful property feels like your own Shangri-la with lush landscaping including avocado trees, huge birds of paradise and palm trees. The three homes have so much charm and character! There is a two-bedroom, one bath home, plus a one-bedroom and loft, one bath, plus an additional third one-bedroom one bath cottage. Close to Manresa Beach and the charming community of La Selva Beach, with membership, you can have private access to the beach! This would make a fabulous family compound, incredible beach getaway, live in one and rent the others or a fantastic investment opportunity!
70+ acres of this property are a veritable natures playground that spreads out across a private valley and spans two ocean-view ridges, each overlooking the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary. Here, visitors enjoy a native habitat of exquisite beauty, restored by the current owner in a labor of love that spanned 30 years including the systemic removal of invasive species, to cultivate a virgin ecological reserve. Multiple recreational and meeting facilities to create a world-class resort setting for private use by his friends and family. These improvements were largely done without permitting but it is believed that many of them could be rolled into the next phase of development by the property's future owners. Zoned for a broad range of uses that can be explored, including development as a full scale public resort, a corporate retreat, a private executive compound, or subdivision into multiple private estate parcels that could share the central recreational areas and nature reserve. Close proximity to the Seascape Resort, Seascape Tennis Club and Seascape Golf & Country Club. And with Learjet access available via nearby Watsonville Airport, and Silicon Valley a scant 40 minutes away on a clear day, this world class setting presents the ideal venue to relax, play and build a dream.
Welcome to this charming home in the beautiful enclave known as La Selva Beach. This property offers 1,656 sq ft of living space on a minimum lot size of 5,750 sq ft. It features 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, each updated with modern amenities such as dual flush toilets and solid surface countertops. The kitchen is a chef's dream with quartz countertops, an electric oven range, a refrigerator, a dishwasher, an exhaust fan, and a garbage disposal. Enjoy meals in the breakfast nook or at the breakfast bar. The home boasts high and vaulted ceilings, enhancing the sense of space and light throughout. Tile and travertine flooring run through the house, complemented by a cozy fireplace in the living area. Laundry is a breeze with 110V electricity hookup and included washer/dryer. Energy-efficient features include double pane windows, a thermostat controller, skylights, and low flow fixtures. Being part of La Selva Beach allows you to have access to a private gated beach with parking and limited overnight camping. "Seabreeze" is waiting for you!
Welcome to 805 The Shore Line, a stunning coastal retreat with 180 degree ocean views! Located behind the gate in the highly sought-after Sand Dollar community, this rare oasis offers 2,740+/- sq ft of beautifully remodeled living space. With 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 elegantly appointed bathrooms, this home epitomizes beachfront luxury and is designed for those seeking the ultimate coastal lifestyle. Just steps above the sand, it features private beach access via a personal staircase, ensuring uninterrupted shoreline experiences. Expansive decks on both levels invite you to embrace indoor-outdoor living perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or simply soaking in panoramic views that stretch from the Monterey Peninsula to Pleasure Point in Santa Cruz. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the interior with natural light, framing breathtaking ocean vistas from every corner, whether dining, lounging, or waking up in the serene master suite. Thoughtful upgrades, including quartz countertops, White Oak hardwood floors, and modern finishes, blend elegance with functionality, complemented by extra storage for surfboards and outdoor gear. This home offers a sanctuary where every day feels like a vacation, with the ocean as your backyard and the best of coastal living always within your reach.
Live the beach life! At the end of a country road in South Santa Cruz County just past Sea Horse Lane and the Sand Dollar development near La Selva Beach you will discover an intimate community of homes nestled on the beach with sweeping ocean views from Monterey to Santa Cruz. 753 The Shoreline offers potential buyers the opportunity to create life long memories with family and friends. Surf world class waves, swim, body surf, fish for stripers or halibut, kick back on the beach with a picnic lunch or sunset snack or just stroll for miles beach combing the endless sandy beaches stretching from New Brighton to Moss Landing. The interior of the home features a versatile floor plan with 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. The main living area is highlighted by a comfortable shared kitchen & living room space, vaulted open beam ceilings, floor to ceiling glass with stunning ocean views, large sliding glass doors leading out to the ocean view deck, and a free standing fireplace for those chilly winter evenings. Whether you are looking for a beach house, second home or investment property you needn't look any further than 753 The Shore Line ...
Price Reduced! On The Sand in Place de Mer! Sweeping ocean views from Monterey to Santa Cruz await the fortunate buyer who makes this very special beach front home their own. Properties like this rarely come on the market and 372 Oceanview Drive offers potential buyers the unique opportunity to own a home on the sand and create lifelong memories of good times together with family and friends. Step out your back door and paddle out at one of Santa Cruz County's premier surf spots, or cast your lures into the surf and fish for stripers and halibut. Swim with the dolphins or watch for whales while strolling for miles on the endless wide sandy beaches which stretch from New Brighton to Moss Landing. This is the stuff dreams are made of. This home has been lovingly cared for and shows pride of ownership throughout. The current owners have shared this magical spot with friends and family since the early 2000's, now it's your turn! Don't let this one get away!
The median home value in La Selva Beach, CA is $1,425,000. This is higher than the county median home value of $1,058,000. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in La Selva Beach, CA is $1,425,000. Approximately 45.81% of La Selva Beach homes are owned, compared to 32.86% rented, while 21.33% are vacant. La Selva Beach real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a La Selva Beach real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
La Selva Beach, California has a population of 2,635. La Selva Beach is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 35.63% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 30.25%.
The median household income in La Selva Beach, California is $136,058. The median household income for the surrounding county is $96,093 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in La Selva Beach is 42.1 years.
The average high temperature in July is 73.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 40 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 24.6 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.