MaryBeth McLaughlin

Your Hometown Realtor®

1051 Luther Ave San Jose, CA 95126

1051 Luther Ave San Jose, CA 95126

List Price: $1,199,500 | Bed: 3  Bath: 1 | Sq Ft: 968

PLUS: 400 Sq. Ft 1 Bed, 1 Bath ADU

 

123
Nestled on a serene tree-lined street in the heart of Central San Jose this meticulously maintained home offers a harmonious blend of classic charm and modern convenience. The main house boasts 968 SF of living space featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 well-appointed bathroom. This is single story living at its best! The energy efficient mini split system will keep you comfortable no matter the season or which room you spend your time in. Gleaming hardwood floors extend throughout the living room, dining room, and all 3 bedrooms, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The original garage has been thoughtfully converted into a 400 SF 1 bed/1 bath ADU, complete with its own private fenced yard. This versatile space offers potential for guest accommodations, a home office, or rental income. Enjoy spending time outdoors with the low maintenance yet absolutely beautiful landscaping. A spacious driveway provides ample off-street parking, accommodating multiple vehicles. Centrally located, this home offers unparalleled convenience to the Diridon train station, rose garden, Whole Foods, Alameda shopping ctr, & SAP convention ctr. This residence presents a unique opportunity to own a piece of San Jose’s history while enjoying the comforts of modern living in a dynamic and evolving neighborhood.
 

18010 Moonrise Rd Boulder Creek, CA 95006

18010 Moonrise Rd Boulder Creek, CA 95006

List Price: $855,000 | Bed: 1 Plus Flex Space, Bath: 1.5

123
Straight out of a fairytale, this one-of-a-kind straw bale home is a masterpiece of architecture and design. Completely off-grid and built with sustainability in mind, it offers a rare sense of freedom and self-sufficiency. A charming truth window showcases the craftsmanship behind its construction, while every corner inside holds a treasure curated from local antique shops and adventures abroad. Tucked away with only 3 other homes on the street, privacy is unparalleled. Home chefs will delight in harvesting fresh fruits and veggies from mature plants and collecting eggs from the chicken coop. Meander through French doors from the kitchen onto a deck draped in wisteria, the perfect spot for dining al fresco. The entire second floor is dedicated to the serene bedroom, complete with custom built-ins and windows that frame breathtaking mountain views. The home features artistic nods to the moonrise from perfectly positioned. Behind the scenes amenities include owned solar, new batteries, high speed internet & several detached storage sheds, one of which could become a nice guest suite. Access is easy with a fully paved road and turnouts. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to embrace off-grid living with majestic mountain views that sustainability blends beautifully with nature.
 

625 Sequoia Ave Felton, CA 95018

625 Sequoia Ave Felton, CA 95018

List Price: $638,000 | Sold: $600,000

12
This property is a charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath home located in the scenic Santa Cruz Mountains, near Loch Lomond Recreation Area. The upper floor features 832 square feet of living space, with vaulted open beam ceilings, skylights, and hardwood floors. The seller worked from home and wanted a more open concept, so they removed a wall to a bedroom upstairs, which can be used as a flex space now or replace the wall/do barn doors to have it enclosed again. The wall furnace and wood stove provide heating options, ensuring comfort during colder months. The modern kitchen is equipped with beautiful cabinetry, gleaming counters and a dishwasher for convenience.  The living area opens to a private deck with views of the surrounding forest, providing a serene space to relax. The large windows allow you to bathe in light and forest views.  This home has a covered parking area for 2 cars.
 

496 Glen Canyon Road, Santa Cruz, CA

496 Glen Canyon Road
Santa Cruz, CA – Pending

List Price: $659,000 | Sold:$605,000 

 

 

Expansive views of Santa Cruz proper, the ocean glitters in the distance. End of a private gravel road just off Glen Canyon Road < 2 miles to midtown. While close to town the property feels much farther away from the hustle and bustle of town. +/- 3 acres. A secluded paradise. Includes a cozy warm 20 foot diameter yurt (< 4 years old), bathhouse, solar system, propane service. Satellite internet from Viaset works perfectly as well as cell service. There’s space to grow your own food and live in harmony with the land. There are 20+ fruit trees including citrus, peaches, asian pears, apples, persimmons, olives and figs and several raised garden beds gopher wired and fenced for rabbits. There is irrigation to the garden beds. The entire property has 8 ft perimeter fencing (no deer here) and two large driveway gates. There is ample sun and you are above the fog line.  The road was rocked with both drain rock and base rock and recently paved in sections. Listen to the sounds of the owls at night and the baby quails in the spring. Gaze at the stars on a clear night. Breath in the fresh air. The sunrises and sunsets are magical & colorful up here. This property is very special, come see for yourself!

719 Darwin St Santa Cruz, CA 95062

719 Darwin St Santa Cruz, CA 95062

List Price: $1,349,000 | Sq Ft Lot: 8,233

 

12

A tremendous opportunity! Planning and Building Permit requirements have been completed for a three-story 6 unit project (4 two bedrooms with two baths and 2 one bedroom with study). Each two bedroom unit is 1200SF+, and each one bedroom unit is approx 862SF. There is ground floor covered parking with 2 EV charging spaces and 1 handicap space. Overhead storage lockers are provided in the parking area as well. There are enclosed stairwells located at the East and West ends of the structure plus an enclosed elevator planned from the parking area to the roof deck. There is a landscaped deck on the roof that’s approx 2400SF. The project is a stylish modern design and meets all code requirements for new construction and includes solar installation. This is a rare opportunity for an approved development project in the Seabright area located on the East Side of Santa Cruz City close to the Ocean, Twin Lakes Beach, Harbor, Municipal Wharf and Boardwalk Amusement Park as well as restaurants, shopping, coffee, grocery stores, post office, public library and abundant public transportation in close proximity. Due to recent code changes, one could explore modifying the project to include natural gas and eliminate the parking and add additional units (SROs?).