488 Knight Templar Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  488 Knight Templar Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Active (2 Days)
$345,000 (USD)
2
BED
2
BATH
1,100
SQFT

Description

Requires ALL CASH to purchase. Buyer must be a Freemason or an Eastern Star member in good standing for one year prior to making an offer and applying to live in Paradise Park. Rustic 2 bedroom/2 bathroom cabin. New septic installed in March 2025. New fridge in 2025. New furnace installed in 2023. Wood burning insert with blower in living room. Pellet stove needs new motherboard estimated at $300. Water heater is about 5 years old. Spacious basement with lots of storage, laundry area & generator. Large deck for relaxing and entertaining. Covered carport. Community amenities: tennis courts, private riverside beaches, picnic areas, playgrounds, & a social hall for gatherings & events. Purchase price is for the improvements (house & carport) but not the land they are situated on. Buyer to submit $10,000 buy-in fee with park application to Paradise Park Masonic Club, Inc. The buy-in grants the right to occupy the land where the improvements are located and includes an ownership interest in the corporate entity that owns Paradise Park. Annual dues of approximately $6901.29 covers property taxes, annual park fees & water. Owner occupied or second home only-NO RENTALS ALLOWED! Next to the San Lorenzo River, w/ redwoods and hiking trails, & minutes to downtown Santa Cruz/Beaches.

MLS #:
ML82044703
Lot Size
2,570 SQFT
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1933
Style
Cabin
Views
Neighborhood, Forest / Woods
School District
840
County
Santa Cruz County

Listed By

Gina Carling, DRE #DRE 01480003, David Lyng Real Estate, Contact: 831-818-0771
Source
MLSlistings Inc.
Last checked Apr 28 2026 at 2:12 PM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
  • Washer / Dryer
Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Countertop - Laminate
  • Exhaust Fan
Property Features
  • Organized Activities
  • Club House
  • Playground
  • Other
  • Basketball Court - Indoor Half
  • Beach Rights
  • Deck
  • Bbq Area
  • Garden / Greenbelt / Trails
  • Tennis Court / Facility
  • Fireplace: Pellet Stove
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Insert
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
Heating and Cooling
  • Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Fireplace
  • None
Flooring
  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl / Linoleum
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Roof: Shingle
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Water - Public, Propane on Site, Public Utilities, Generator
  • Sewer: Existing Septic
  • Energy: Energy Star Hvac
Garage
  • Off-Street Parking
  • No Garage
  • On Street
  • Covered Parking
Stories
  • 1
Living Area
  • 1,100 sqft
Additional Information: Scotts Valley | 831-818-0771
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