
7919 Empire Grade Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Estimated payment $15,630/month
Highlights
- Private Pool
- 2.5 Acre Lot
- Forest View
- Bonny Doon Elementary School Rated A-
- Wood Burning Stove
- Bonus Room
About This Home
Discover Stillpoint, where a former Zen retreat center, soaked in sunlight, becomes your own everyday escape. Set behind a gated entry, this one of a kind 2.5 acre estate is a private haven of peace and beauty. This versatile property offers several structures and residences.The 4BR/3.5BA 3,819 square foot main home is full of natural light. The kitchen and primary bathroom are updated with timeless finishes. The home feels warm and welcoming with hardwood/ bamboo floors, and a wood stove. Soak up the sun on one of several expansive decks. A permitted 2BR/1BA 902 square foot ADU sits above the 3-car garage, complemented by a detached 330 square foot studio guest house and a flex space/office with full bath off the primary suite balcony. Enjoy a private saltwater pool and spa with solar and propane heating, a full-home backup generator, 14kW owned solar, and high-speed internet. Landscaped grounds include gardens, orchards, patios, and trail access to Fall Creek State Park. With an RV hookup, former tennis court, fenced perimeter, and multiple living spaces, Stillpoint is a rare blend of functionality and restorative calm, where the name truly reflects the experience.
Listing Agent
David Lyng Real Estate License #01424163 Listed on: 08/26/2025

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $18,537
Year Built
- Built in 1982
Lot Details
- 2.5 Acre Lot
- Zoning described as RA
Parking
- 3 Car Detached Garage
- Carport
- Uncovered Parking
Home Design
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 5,051 Sq Ft Home
- Wood Burning Stove
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Den
- Bonus Room
- Workshop
- Forest Views
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 7 Bedrooms
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Power Generator
- Propane
- Well
- Septic Tank
Additional Features
- Private Pool
- Horses Potentially Allowed on Property
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 080-421-02-000
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | $18,537 | $1,693,215 | $659,553 | $1,033,662 |
2023 | $18,242 | $1,627,465 | $633,942 | $993,523 |
2022 | $17,954 | $1,595,554 | $621,512 | $974,042 |
2021 | $17,448 | $1,564,269 | $609,325 | $954,944 |
2020 | $17,398 | $1,548,230 | $603,078 | $945,152 |
2019 | $16,669 | $1,517,871 | $591,252 | $926,619 |
2018 | $16,396 | $1,488,109 | $579,659 | $908,450 |
2017 | $16,150 | $1,458,931 | $568,294 | $890,637 |
2016 | $15,692 | $1,430,325 | $557,151 | $873,174 |
2015 | $15,682 | $1,408,840 | $548,782 | $860,058 |
2014 | $15,462 | $1,705,639 | $682,256 | $1,023,383 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
08/26/2025 08/26/25 | For Sale | $2,590,000 | -- | $513 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Company | |
Corporate Deed | $1,375,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
Grant Deed | -- | -- | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Santa Cruz Title Company | |
Grant Deed | $1,500,000 | Santa Cruz Title Company | |
Grant Deed | $710,000 | Old Republic Title Company |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $822,375 | New Conventional | |
Closed | $1,000,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $810,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $925,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $150,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $86,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $89,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $568,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $3,500,000 | Unknown | |
Closed | $275,000 | No Value Available |
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