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Shawn Bengtson

Office Broker - DRE 01236964

  • Office 760-805-7199
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488 Knight Templar, Santa Cruz – $345,000

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,100 Sqft
  • .06 Acres
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,100 Sqft
  • .06 Acres

488 Knight Templar

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.

Essential Information

  • MLS® #ML82044703
  • Price$345,000
  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2.00
  • Full Baths2
  • Square Footage1,100
  • Acres0.06
  • Year Built1933
  • TypeResidential
  • Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
  • StatusActive

Community Information

  • Address488 Knight Templar
  • Area699 - Not Defined
  • CitySanta Cruz
  • CountySanta Cruz
  • Zip Code95060

Amenities

  • Parking Spaces1
  • ParkingCovered, Off Street
  • GaragesCovered, Off Street
  • ViewNeighborhood, Trees/Woods

Amenities

Clubhouse, Barbecue, Other, Playground, Tennis Court(s)

Interior

  • InteriorCarpet, Wood
  • Interior FeaturesAttic
  • AppliancesDishwasher, Vented Exhaust Fan
  • HeatingFireplace(s)
  • CoolingNone
  • FireplaceYes
  • FireplacesPellet Stove, Wood Burning
  • # of Stories1

Exterior

  • RoofComposition, Shingle
  • FoundationBlock

School Information

  • DistrictOther

Additional Information

  • Date ListedApril 27th, 2026
  • Days on Market18
  • ZoningR-1-6

Listing Details

  • AgentGina Carling
  • OfficeDavid Lyng Real Estate
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Gina Carling, David Lyng Real Estate.

Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of May 15th, 2026 at 5:55am PDT. This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. Display of MLS data is usually deemed reliable but is NOT guaranteed accurate by the MLS. Buyers are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information and should investigate the data themselves or retain appropriate professionals. Information from sources other than the Listing Agent may have been included in the MLS data. Unless otherwise specified in writing, Broker/Agent has not and will not verify any information obtained from other sources. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have been the Listing and/or Selling Agent.