My Active Listings - Samantha Olden

My Active Listings

Some or all of the listings below are provided by the Pleasure Point office.

Santa Cruz Area Detached Single Family

224 Trescony Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Virtual Tour

Prepare to be impressed with this custom crafted Westside home. Only 12 years young, this Neo-Traditional home is a beautiful marriage of formal architecture & modern day luxuries. Stained glass windows, custom ironwork, vintage sinks, handmade tiles, etc give the home a nostalgic aura. The entry opens to a living room, parlor & formal dining room. Off to the side are the guest bath & playroom. The heart of this home is the Great Room ~ Gourmet kitchen w/Viking range & large center island, spacious family room w/ fireplace & built-in seating for dining. Inviting master suite w/covered balcony, walk-in closet & jetted tub. The backyard enjoys an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete patio & courtyard fountain. So many possibilities for this charming Guest Cottage w/half bath, full attic storage, outdoor shower & raised decking. Detached garage w/upstairs loft with skylights - makes a great home office. Walk to shops, dining, parks and West Cliff Drive & live the Santa Cruz dream here.

Listing Courtesy of

MLSlistings Inc. / David Lyng Real Estate / Samantha Olden

Aptos Area Mobile Home

65 Plumosa Lane 65 Aptos, CA 95003

Virtual Tour

Great opportunity for homeownership under $400K! Great opportunity for an investment property that pencils out! Updated 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on a large lot that backs up to open space. Cozy home with remodeled kitchen, skylights, new furnace and a great backyard! Aptos Pines is an all age, land-owned/subdivided park with very low HOA dues and desirable amenities - year round heated pool & hot tub, fitness room with new/modern equipment, clubhouse w/kitchen, playground, laundry & security services.

Listing Courtesy of

MLSlistings Inc. / David Lyng Real Estate / Samantha Olden

Aromas Area Detached Single Family

3525 Viola Drive Aromas, CA 95004

Virtual Tour

Just a few minutes outside of Watsonville is the quaint & bucolic community of Aromas. This elegant home sits above it w/sweeping views of the Pajaro Valley & Mount Madonna. On a quiet cul-de-sac this 3/4 acre property offers charm & serenity. There are endless possibilities for homesteading & entertaining. Excellent floorplan & separation of space for multi-generational living. Sunny eat-in kitchen w/custom cabinets, granite counters & garden window. Experience the magic of this home when you enter the living room with its dramatic open beam ceilings, fireplace & truly captivating views. Primary suite has a FP, walk-in closet & slider out to the hot tub. Adjacent is the office w/its own entrance. Downstairs has a private patio & several entries. Inside are 2 BRs, 1BA & utility room w/ramped exit up to the main level. Gardeners paradise w/ several mature fruit trees, raised garden beds, greenhouse & shed. Enjoy the sweet life while swimming in your pool or relaxing in your cabana.

Listing Courtesy of

MLSlistings Inc. / David Lyng Real Estate / Samantha Olden

Santa Cruz Area Detached Single Family

330 Pelton Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Virtual Tour

Designed & built by Derek Van Alstine in 1980, this charming home is on the market for the first time ever. Masterfully crafted with the original redwood siding & batting, wide plank wood floors, wood trim and ceiling treatments, solid wood doors, plaster walls, wood windows and many French doors. The style is timeless and was built for the ages. Enjoy ocean views from all 3 BRs upstairs, the saloon style balcony, and the dining room downstairs. On a larger-than-average sized corner lot, w a detached 2 car garage and 4 car driveway. The yard enjoys dappled sunshine, surrounded by redwoods and cypress pine trees. This property sits across the street from Lighthouse Field State Park & is a minute walk to West Cliff Drive & Lighthouse Point. The neighborhood is warm & friendly and doesnt get better for the dogs, with Its Beach just a few minutes away. Your serenity is enhanced with the sounds of waves crashing & sea lions barking in the distance. Simple, elegant and enchanting.

Listing Courtesy of

MLSlistings Inc. / David Lyng Real Estate / Samantha Olden

Aptos Area Multi-Family

102 Marina Avenue Aptos, CA 95003

Virtual Tour

This very special property has not been on the market in almost 50 years! Legal Triplex with the flexibility to be leased for both long-term and vacation rentals. All units are single level and separately metered. On the ground level is Unit A - 2BR/1BA approx 918 sq ft with a private fenced in patio. Both Unit B and Unit C are 2BR/1BA approx 1350 sq ft with ocean and creek views, a covered balcony, wood burning fireplace and rear exit downstairs. All units have been extensively renovated and are move-in ready. Just a stones throw to Rio Del Mar Beach, this is a spectacular location. One of the only beaches with sea level parking, you can walk for miles along the esplanade or on the sand. Walk to casual & fine dining, coffee & convenience stores. This is a world class vacation destination within a short distance to surfing, golfing, spa resorts, mountain biking, hiking, camping and UCSC. *Some photos of units A and B have been virtually staged.

Listing Courtesy of

MLSlistings Inc. / David Lyng Real Estate / Samantha Olden

Aptos Area Detached Single Family

153 Dovewood Lane Aptos, CA 95003

Virtual Tour

This is the first time this lovely Rio Del Mar home has been on the market. Built with attention to detail and lovingly maintained by the same family for 50 years. Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on a rare 1/3 acre lot. Upon entering you are immediately drawn to the open beam wood ceilings & large skylight in the foyer. The kitchen offers plenty of storage & workspace under a large skylight. From the dining room to the living room you have a wall of windows with views of the trees beyond the garden. Both rooms have sliders that open on to the expansive wrap around deck. The main level lives as a 3BR, 2BA. Downstairs is 1BR/1BA guest suite with a separate entry from the lower garden. Outside is a large fenced yard, patio & dining area, garden beds & lawns. Generously sized 2 car garage houses the laundry hook-ups & work bench. This is a rare opportunity to be on one of the best streets in Rio Del Mar with shopping, dining, golf & the beach just a few minutes away.

Listing Courtesy of

MLSlistings Inc. / David Lyng Real Estate / Samantha Olden

Scotts Valley Area Detached Single Family

111 Hilltop Way Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Welcome to this beautiful home on a cul-de-sc street in one of Scotts Valley's most desirable neighborhoods with city and mountain views on a large lot! The living room is expansive with views to the front an the rear yard. It is adjacent to the dining area which leads to a beautiful kitchen with concrete countertops and lots of beautiful cabinetry throughout. The master bedroom suite features a walk-in closet and has its own private patio with stunning views of the mountains and back yard. All rooms are spacious with plenty of closet space and lots of natural light. The front yard is beautifully landscaped with its own patio area.The rear yard is absolutely AMAZING with gorgeous landscaping, numerous BBQ/entertainment areas and its own enclosed chicken coop area which can also be a dog run, or both. Walk to shopping, dining and of course, AWARD WINNING Scotts Valley schools. Their are hiking and biking trails along with numerous parks nearby and the beach is less than 15 minutes away.

Listing Courtesy of

MLSlistings Inc. / Keller Williams-Santa Cruz / Robert Aldana

San Jose Area Detached Single Family

567 Churchill Park Drive San Jose, CA 95136

Virtual Tour

Welcome to bright open spaces in this desirable Vista Park area home within walking distance to trails at Martial Cottle park and playground. Exciting features: Rich laminate floors, fresh paint, crown molding and a detached artist studio/office. A remodeled chef's kitchen with fresh cabinetry, gleaming granite slab counter-tops, contemporary pendant lights and updated appliances await your culinary creativity. Master bath remodeled in 2016, whole house A/C added in 2018 with Nest thermostat. Green features include a Level 2 EV charging station, newer furnace, dual-paned windows and low flow toilets. Backyard features a spacious patio for entertaining and grilling, plus a play yard with large children's gym. Relax in an oasis of lawn and flowers, high fencing, privacy and serenity. No detail was spared in this home. Complete list of upgrades is with disclosures.

Listing Courtesy of

MLSlistings Inc. / David Lyng Real Estate / Janet Russell

Santa Cruz Area Detached Single Family

2016 Ocean Street Extension Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Virtual Tour

Located in the coveted Italian Gardens neighborhood of SC. Built by the Ferrari family in 1906 and only sold once since, this vintage farmhouse greets you w/a covered front porch & mature citrus trees. Stand-up basement could be a wine/root cellar or home gym. Next door is the 832 sq ft barn. With its hayloft and patinated tin siding, it is bursting w/rustic charm & possibility. This would be a great space for a hobbyist or homesteader, for artists & artisans or for a distance-learning pod. Over the last 2 yrs this home has been nurtured w/close to $100K in upgrades. These include a new septic system, upgraded electrical & plumbing, interior/exterior paint, new gutters & downspouts. Properties rarely become available here as families stay for generations. This quiet neighborhood has several organic farms, summer produce stands, free little libraries & private river access. This idyllic setting is also practical in its close proximity to Downtown, UCSC, beaches & hiking in the redwoods.

Listing Courtesy of

MLSlistings Inc. / David Lyng Real Estate / Samantha Olden

Santa Cruz Area Detached Single Family

331 Van Ness Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Virtual Tour

This very special property has not been on the market in over 25 years. This Colonial Revival style home built in 1910 features so much of its original charm. Covered front porch, wood lap siding, bay windows with window seats, plaster walls with picture rails and 9 ft ceilings, double hung sash windows, cooling cabinets in the kitchen, built ins and pass-throughs, a clawfoot tub, an enclosed service porch.....vintage treasures! Below the living quarters is a 1500 sq ft basement with 1/4 bath - this space has so much potential. Currently this Westside home lives like an urban homestead with its many fruit trees, solar panels and chicken coop. There is a detached 1 car garage which is accessible from the gated driveway off of King Street. This almost 8000 sq ft lot qualifies for an ADU under new City of SC guidelines. Walk to many shops and restaurants, bike to West Cliff, UCSC and Downtown. This cheerful home offers the quintessential Santa Cruz lifestyle.

Listing Courtesy of

MLSlistings Inc. / David Lyng Real Estate / Samantha Olden