185 14th Avenue

Welcome to 185 14th Avenue in Santa Cruz, an extraordinary opportunity to own a custom-built coastal retreat overlooking coveted Twin Lakes State Beach and Blacks Beach. Tucked behind a private gate on 14th Avenue, this rare offering delivers the essence of beachfront living, with the sand and surf right out your front door. Inside, refined finishes include hardwood flooring, stone surfaces, radiant heating, and a private three-story elevator for effortless access. The spacious chefs kitchen was designed for both intimate gatherings and large-scale entertaining, featuring abundant counter space, premium appliances, custom cabinetry, and sweeping ocean vistas from the kitchen, main living areas, and primary bedroom. The home also offers a spacious media and recreation room that opens directly onto an expansive ocean-view deck, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living. Complete with a secondary prep kitchen and private sauna, this space is ideal for multigenerational living, hosting guests, or entertaining on any scale. Multiple ocean-view decks capture breathtaking sunsets and coastline views, while the backyard entertaining area is a true showpiece featuring a hot tub and exceptional spaces for relaxation and unforgettable gatherings in this iconic beachfront setting.

Days on Market

4 days

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$6,250,000

List Price

$6,250,000

On Market Date

May 12, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Home

Area

45 - Live Oak

Zip Code

95062

MLS ID

ML82044563

APN

028-143-10-000

Year Built

2007

Stories in Building

Unavailable

Possession

Unavailable

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

4

Bath

6 (4/2)

Double Sinks, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Stall Shower - 2+

Parking

2

Attached Garage

SQ FT

4,414

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

8,364.0

Lot Acres

0.192011 Acres

Kitchen

Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Pantry, Refrigerator

Cooling

Other

Dining Room

Dining Area

Disclosures

Natural Hazard Disclosure

Family Room

Separate Family Room

Flooring

Tile, Wood

Foundation

Concrete Slab

Fire Place

Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Heating

Central Forced Air

Laundry

In Utility Room, Inside, Washer / Dryer

Views

Ocean

Fee

Unavailable

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