Designed by an award-winning architect James Pandolfi as his personal residence, and featured in Sunset magazine, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-level home blends midcentury style with modern comfort. Great commute location and just minutes from beaches, downtown Santa Cruz, and top-rated Brook Knoll Elementary. Inside, vaulted ceilings and expansive windows fill the home with natural light and frame forest views. The open living, dining, and chefs kitchen flow effortlessly to spacious patios, inviting seamless indoor-outdoor living. The primary suite features a spa-inspired slate bath with a freestanding tub, open shower, and a walk-in closet. Two bedrooms, a mudroom, and a bright sunroom complete the thoughtful and versatile floor plan. Two elegant wood gates welcome you into a garden that includes a pergola tucked into a private nook, along with a freestanding storage structure, garden shed, and wood shed, perfectly placed throughout the yard. With upgrades like solar panels, a newer roof, tankless water heater, and updated systems, plus a 2-car garage, this home offers both timeless design and modern efficiency. A rare architectural gem in a beloved neighborhood.
MLS #
ML82008450
MLS Source
MLSListings, Inc.
Bedrooms
Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms
Primary - Tub w/ Jets, Shower and Tub, Stone
Kitchen
Countertop - Granite, Island, Pantry
Appliances
Dishwasher, Freezer, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room
Dining Area in Living Room
Family Room
No Family Room
Fireplace
Living Room
Flooring
Carpet, Hardwood, Slate, Tile
Laundry
Inside
Cooling
None
Heating
Central Forced Air, Solar
Roof
Composition, Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter, Raised, Slab, Crawl Space
Pool
None
Style
Custom
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District
Scotts Valley Unified
High School District
Scotts Valley Unified
Water
Public
Zoning
R-1-15
118 Ponderosa Ct is a Single Family Residence in Santa Cruz, CA 95060. This 2,121 square foot property sits on a 0.316 Acres Lot and features 3 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. It is currently priced at $1,500,000 and was built in 1971.
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