117 Moore Creek Road

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!!

Days on Market

95 days

Current Status

Contingent

Sold Price

Original Price

$2,675,000

List Price

$2,599,000

On Market Date

May 28, 2026

Contract Date

Aug 31, 2026

Close Date

Oct 15, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Home

Area

43 - West Santa Cruz

Zip Code

95060

MLS ID

ML82049016

APN

002-481-09-000

Year Built

1982

Stories in Building

Unavailable

Possession

COE

COE

Oct 15, 2026

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

4

Bath

3 (2/1)

Double Sinks, Half on Ground Floor, Oversized Tub, Primary - Oversized Tub, Shower over Tub - 1, Tub in Primary Bedroom

Parking

4

Attached Garage

SQ FT

3,735

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

10,803.0

Lot Acres

0.248003 Acres

Kitchen

Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Marble, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Island, Oven - Built-In, Pantry, Refrigerator

Cooling

Other, Ceiling Fan

Dining Room

Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Skylight, Sunken Dining Area

Disclosures

NHDS Report

Family Room

Separate Family Room, Other

Flooring

Tile, Carpet, Wood

Foundation

Raised, Concrete Perimeter and Slab

Fire Place

Family Room, Free Standing, Living Room, Pellet Stove, Wood Burning

Heating

Central Forced Air, Fireplace, Stove - Pellet

Laundry

Washer / Dryer, Inside

Views

Forest / Woods, Neighborhood

Possession

COE

Architectural Style

Traditional

Fee

Unavailable

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