280 Hidden Valley Road

The Highland Retreat; Sunlit, Gated & Country Living Privacy! Every once in a while, a property gets the land and privacy exactly right. The turnkey Highland Retreat pairs sky-lit interiors, a bright entertaining space, and a unique bathroom designed by Dong Sum Kim with a private, gated approach on a vast usable lot; quiet, intentional, and scaled for an upsized family. Arrive via a fresh asphalt driveway; proper grading supports water and irrigation management with low upkeep. Skylights bathe main living areas in soft daylight while the hilltop perch captures breezes, treetop views, and star-filled skies. Surrounded by mature trees and birdsong, the setting offers a peaceful, treehouse-like retreat from city life. Car lovers will enjoy an attached 24x20 two-car garage plus a detached 24x24 carport lift workspace with extra parking (car lift included), lower barn accessed from the lower point of the lot, and an enclosed open span steel lower barn (24x35) with western facade. The setting is quiet and private with open sky, mature trees, and room to garden, work, and park. Kirby Park offers birdwatching and paddling nearby, with Elkhorn Slough providing wildlife and kayak access within a short drive of Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Carmel beaches.

Days on Market

52 days

Current Status

Contingent

Sold Price

Original Price

$1,195,000

List Price

$1,150,000

On Market Date

Feb 10, 2026

Contract Date

Apr 3, 2026

Close Date

Apr 30, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Home

Area

57 - Prunedale, Elkhorn, Moss Landing

Zip Code

95076

MLS ID

ML82029998

APN

129-152-012-000

Year Built

1979

Stories in Building

3

Possession

Unavailable

COE

Apr 30, 2026

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

3

Bath

3

Tile

Parking

25

Attached Garage, Carport, Detached Garage

SQ FT

1,968

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

103,979.0

Lot Acres

2.387029 Acres

Kitchen

Countertop - Granite, Island, Refrigerator

Cooling

Ceiling Fan

Dining Room

Dining Area, Skylight

Disclosures

Natural Hazard Disclosure

Family Room

Kitchen / Family Room Combo

Flooring

Carpet

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space

Fire Place

Gas Starter, Wood Burning

Heating

Forced Air, Propane, Wall Furnace

Views

Hills

Fee

Unavailable

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