A rare opportunity to own an exceptional piece of Santa Cruz midcentury architecture. Designed in 1962 by architect Kermit Darrow, AIA, 39 Ortalon Avenue embodies his Light for Living philosophy, with natural light moving through the home from sunrise to sunset and a seamless connection between indoors and out. Offered… Read More publicly for the first time, this 4BR/2BA residence spans nearly 3,000 square feet on a 9,975-square-foot lot on one of Santa Cruz's coveted Upper Westside streets. Lovingly maintained by the same family since it was built, the home preserves Darrow's authentic architectural vision while incorporating thoughtful updates for modern living. Highlights include an updated kitchen and bathrooms, high-end Miele appliances, radiant-heated floors, newer windows and skylights, newer roof, updated plumbing and electrical, owned solar panels, and updated interior and exterior lighting. Outdoor entertaining areas redesigned by Joni Janecki & Associates beautifully extend the architecture into the landscape. Timeless, light-filled and remarkably preserved, 39 Ortalon Avenue is a rare example of midcentury modernism where architecture, landscape and everyday living exist in perfect harmony. Read Less
Courtesy of Karon Properties, Eli Karon 310-701-4779
Listing Snapshot
Days Online
10
Last Updated
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Beds
4
Full Baths
2
Square Ft.
2,982
Lot Size
0.23 Acres
Year Built
1962
MLS Number
ML82061964
30 Days Snapshot Of 95060
$1.72M
+20%
(avg) sold price
24
+20%
homes sold
38
+58%
(avg) days on market
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Additional Details
Lot
Max Area: 9975.00, Max Area Units: Square Feet
Building
Built in 1962, 2,982 square feet, 2,982 living square feet, Building type: Detached
Accessibility Features
None
Dining Room
Dining Area
Family Room
Separate Family Room
Amenities
Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling
Fireplaces
2 fireplaces (minimum), Family Room, Living Room
Floors
Carpet, Tile, Wood, Other
Foundation
Concrete Slab
Roof
Composition, Shingle
Cooling
Ceiling Fan
Kitchen
Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Synthetic, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator, Skylight
Laundry
Inside, Washer / Dryer
Security Features
Security Alarm
Garage
2 garage spaces, Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Off-Street Parking, On Street
Water Features
Public
Heating
Radiant
Utilities
Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned
Sewer
Sewer - Public
Property
Zoning: 0, Back Yard, Fenced, Storage Shed / Structure, Horse property?: No
Fence
Complete Perimeter, Wood
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