$3,200,000

beds

baths

2,982

square ft

39 Ortalon Avenue

Santa Cruz, California 95060

Pending / MLS #82061964 / Single Family / Santa Cruz

Listing information updated 10/5/2026 at 9:44pm

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 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.

Full Features

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

CeilingFan

Heating System:

Radiant

Appliances:

Cooktop Electric, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven Gas, Refrigerator, Washer Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

64 Years

Roof Type:

Composition, Shingle

Parking Type:

Garage - Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Off_ Street Parking, On Street

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage - 2 Car(s)

Square Feet:

2,982

Lot Size:

9975 SquareFeet

Internal Features:

One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

N/A

Tax Year:

N/A

Location

Zip Code:

95060

City:

Santa Cruz

County:

Santa Cruz

Schools

School District(s):

Santa Cruz City Elementary

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

CeilingFan

Heating System:

Radiant

Appliances:

Cooktop Electric, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven Gas, Refrigerator, Washer Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

64 Years

Roof Type:

Composition, Shingle

Parking Type:

Garage - Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Off_ Street Parking, On Street

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage - 2 Car(s)

Square Feet:

2,982

Lot Size:

9975 SquareFeet

Internal Features:

One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling

Tax Amount:

N/A

Tax Year:

N/A

Zip Code:

95060

City:

Santa Cruz

County:

Santa Cruz

School District(s):

Santa Cruz City Elementary

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Agent: Eli Karon

Listing Office: Karon Properties

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