$1,995,000

beds

baths

3,829

square ft

248 Mcgivern Way

Santa Cruz, California 95060

New / MLS #82065126 / Single Family / Santa Cruz

Listing information updated 10/25/2026 at 6:13am

Exceptional Bonny Doon retreat featuring two spacious homes connected by a pool and deck, nestled among the redwoods on over 1.6 acres. The 3,829 sq ft main home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, high ceilings, exposed beams, and expansive windows framing the redwoods. The chefs kitchen with a large island opens to a light-filled living and dining room with a river-rock fireplace. A ground-floor family room with woodstove connects to a sunroom overlooking the pool, while the primary suite opens to a private deck. A crows nest room with its own sundeck offers additional versatile space. The separate 1,671 sq ft guest house features 2 bedrooms plus an office, vaulted ceilings, skylights, and treehouse views. Natural stone terraces, gardens, a custom chicken coop, goldfish pond, and room to expand the garden or orchard enhance the outdoor setting. Carport and lower driveway provide additional parking. Surrounded by nature yet just minutes from UCSC, downtown Santa Cruz, and North Coast surf, this property offers a peaceful retreat with flexibility for multigenerational living and more.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Craftsman

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

CeilingFan, Multi_Zone, WindowWallUnit

Heating System:

Baseboard, Fireplace, Heating_2plus Zones, Propane, Radiant, Radiant Floors, Stove_ Wood

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven Range Gas, Refrigerator, Washer Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Yes

Age:

41 Years

Roof Type:

Composition

Parking Type:

Carport

Square Feet:

3,829

Lot Size:

71221 SquareFeet

Acreage:

1.635

Internal Features:

High Ceiling, One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Walkin Closet, Inverted Floor Plan

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

N/A

Tax Year:

N/A

Location

Zip Code:

95060

City:

Santa Cruz

County:

Santa Cruz

Schools

School District(s):

Bonny Doon Union Elementary, Santa Cruz City High

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Craftsman

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

CeilingFan, Multi_Zone, WindowWallUnit

Heating System:

Baseboard, Fireplace, Heating_2plus Zones, Propane, Radiant, Radiant Floors, Stove_ Wood

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven Range Gas, Refrigerator, Washer Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Yes

Age:

41 Years

Roof Type:

Composition

Parking Type:

Carport

Square Feet:

3,829

Lot Size:

71221 SquareFeet

Acreage:

1.635

Internal Features:

High Ceiling, One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Walkin Closet, Inverted Floor Plan

Tax Amount:

N/A

Tax Year:

N/A

Zip Code:

95060

City:

Santa Cruz

County:

Santa Cruz

School District(s):

Bonny Doon Union Elementary, Santa Cruz City High

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Agent: Elisabeth Bentz

Listing Office: Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

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