For sale Home

Listed Oct 20, 2026

$1,995,000 Est. $13,195/mo

248 Mcgivern Way

  • 4

    Beds

  • 3

    Baths

  • 3,829

    Sq ft

The story

  • Pool

Exceptional Bonny Doon retreat featuring two spacious homes connected by a pool and deck, nestled among the redwoods on over 1.6 acres. The 3,829 sq ft main home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, high ceilings, exposed beams, and expansive windows framing the redwoods. The chefs kitchen with a large island opens to a light-filled living and dining room with a river-rock fireplace. A ground-floor family room with woodstove connects to a sunroom overlooking the pool, while the primary suite opens to a private deck. A crows nest room with its own sundeck offers additional versatile space. The separate 1,671 sq ft guest house features 2 bedrooms plus an office, vaulted ceilings, skylights, and treehouse views. Natural stone terraces, gardens, a custom chicken coop, goldfish pond, and room to expand the garden or orchard enhance the outdoor setting. Carport and lower driveway provide additional parking. Surrounded by nature yet just minutes from UCSC, downtown Santa Cruz, and North Coast surf, this property offers a peaceful retreat with flexibility for multigenerational living and more.

Facts & features

Home type

Home

Year built

1985

Lot size

2 acres

Price per sq ft

$521

Included features

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Fireplace

    Yes

  • Cooling

    Wall Window Units

  • Heating

    Baseboard, Fireplaces, Propane, Radiant, Wood Stove

  • Appliances

    Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan

  • Flooring

    Carpet, Laminate, Tile

  • Roof

    Composition

  • Water Source

    Shared Well

  • View

    Mountain

Mortgage calculator

Estimated monthly payment

$13,195 /mo

7% rate · 30-yr fixed · 20% down

  • Principal & interest $10,618
  • Property tax $1,995
  • Insurance $582

Includes principal, interest, taxes & insurance.

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Listing Broker

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Broker Name

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Agent

Elisabeth Bentz

Location

Santa Cruz CA 95065