100 Mentel Avenue

Bordering the natural beauty of Arana Gulch, this expansive home offers an opportunity to embrace the Santa Cruz lifestyle. Step outside to scenic trails and birdlife. Enjoy a stroll to the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor and Seabright Beach. Set on a generous double parcel, 100 Mentel Avenue is a private retreat with a relaxed, refined garden beneath the canopy of a magnificent oak.The grounds seamlessly extend the home's living experience outdoors. Light-filled interiors create warmth and openness. The thoughtfully designed floor plan includes a spacious living room, dining area, and an inviting family room flowing effortlessly to a view patio, kitchen, and garden. Four bedrooms highlighted by 2 distinct primary suites offer flexibility for a variety of living arrangements and are complemented by a dedicated home office and a laundry room. Special features include radiant heat, 3 fireplaces, view decks, owned solar panels and a 3-car garage. The first-floor primary suite with a private entrance is ideal for guests or extended family. Upstairs, a second primary suite is a sanctuary with a library, fireplace, and a balcony capturing sweeping views across Arana Gulch to the harbor. This coastal haven balances space, setting, and lifestyle in one of Santa Cruz's most desirable locations.

Days on Market

4 days

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$3,188,000

List Price

$3,188,000

On Market Date

Apr 29, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Home

Area

42 - East Santa Cruz

Zip Code

95062

MLS ID

ML82044708

APN

011-052-08-000

Year Built

1965

Stories in Building

2

Possession

COE

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

4

Bath

4 (3/1)

Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Updated Bath

Parking

6

Attached Garage, Workshop in Garage

SQ FT

3,374

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

10,324.0

Lot Acres

0.237006 Acres

Pool Info

Spa - Cover, Spa / Hot Tub

Kitchen

Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Island, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Double, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator

Cooling

None

Dining Room

Dining Area in Living Room, Dining Bar, Eat in Kitchen

Disclosures

Natural Hazard Disclosure

Family Room

Separate Family Room

Flooring

Hardwood

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space

Fire Place

Insert

Heating

Radiant Floors

Laundry

Inside, Washer / Dryer

Views

Greenbelt

Possession

COE

Fee

Unavailable

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