540 Olaughlin Road

Wake up to towering redwoods, shimmering bay views, and quiet you can actually hear. Tucked in Santa Cruz County's Happy Valley, this 3.6-acre retreat pairs everyday convenience with a true mountain-meets-coast lifestyle. You're in the Happy Valley Elementary one-school district, small, close-knit, and uniquely community-focused, while still moments from town. Weekends write themselves: hike the old-growth groves at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, then be on the sand or downtown Santa Cruz in minutes. When you need errands (or a movie and dinner), Scotts Valley has easy shopping, groceries, and the local cinema just 5 minutes away. Commuters and day-trippers will appreciate direct access toward Santa Cruz and Highway 17 via Branciforte Drive (one of the primary routes serving the Happy Valley area) placing Los Gatos and coastal workplaces within straightforward reach. Inside, nearly 2,000 sq ft of sun-splashed living blends open-beam ceilings, skylights, and a modern kitchen that opens to view decks, perfect for morning coffee above the trees or easy entertaining at sunset. With sun and privacy galore, plus a flexible space for home office or media, this is a home that lives like a sanctuary without giving up access to everything you love about Santa Cruz living.

Days on Market

1 day

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$1,300,000

List Price

$1,300,000

On Market Date

Sep 8, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Home

Area

41 - Scotts Valley North

Zip Code

95065

MLS ID

ML82020804

APN

101-031-23

Year Built

1980

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Unavailable

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

3

Bath

2

Parking

4

Carport

SQ FT

1,951

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

158,253.0

Lot Acres

3.632989 Acres

Kitchen

Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator

Cooling

None

Dining Room

Dining Area in Living Room

Disclosures

Natural Hazard Disclosure

Family Room

Separate Family Room

Flooring

Carpet, Hardwood

Foundation

Pillars / Posts / Piers

Fire Place

Wood Burning, Wood Stove

Heating

Forced Air

Laundry

Inside

Views

Bay, Ocean, Valley

Architectural Style

Contemporary

Fee

Unavailable

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