Located less than 10 minutes from the heart of the Aptos Village, 1440 Fern Flat is your very own oasis of sunshine and privacy. Built in 1981 by a local teacher, the design of this home blends beautifully with the incredible natural surroundings. You will fall in love with the stunning acreage that this very special home sits on. Incredibly lush, there are multiple garden areas, an abundance of mature fruit trees, and direct access to scenic hiking trails through the redwood forest. Some of the most notable features include soaring high open beam ceilings, stunning views from every window, and an ideal floor plan that includes 4 comfortable bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, reading nooks, and space for a home office or gym. The luxurious primary bedroom suite opens onto a private deck where you can enjoy the expansive vistas over the gardens and into the forest. Imagine getting to wake up to this every day! Theres plenty of parking plus a 1 car garage offering additional room for vehicles and storage. Another very special bonus is the original building on the property (the artists cabin) which could serve as an office, hobby space, or you could explore converting it to an additional living unit. This is close in country at its finest!
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
3.61 acresLot Size
$643Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Daniel Oster•DRE #01381869• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 831-252-5000
Bought with Jerid K. Kiedrowski•DRE #01442064• Allen Property Group, Inc.
SUNNY FERN FLAT LOCATION GARDENERS PARADISE MANY FRUIT TREES. 4 ACRES OF QUIET PRIVATE PARK LIKE SETTING YET ONLY MINUTES TO APTOS. 3BR 2BA HM IS VERY UNIQUE W/ KNOTTY REDWOOD INTERIOR & VAULTED CEILINGS -DIRECTIONS TROUT GULCH RIGHT ON
Public Records
Feb 23, 1977
Sold
$12,500
$6/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 27, 1974
Sold
$17,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,115 (+7.8%)
$497,629 + $319,904
$817,533
2024
$9,387 (+1.7%)
$487,871 + $313,631
$801,502
2023
$9,233 (+2.0%)
$487,871 + $313,631
$801,502
2022
$9,057 (+3.2%)
$478,305 + $307,482
$785,787
2021
$8,779 (+1.5%)
$468,927 + $301,453
$770,380
2020
$8,650 (+3.7%)
$459,732 + $295,542
$755,274
2019
$8,337 (+2.6%)
$455,018 + $292,511
$747,529
2018
$8,128 (+0.8%)
$446,096 + $286,776
$732,872
2017
$8,067 (+2.7%)
$428,774 + $275,640
$704,414
2016
$7,857 (+0.9%)
$428,774 + $275,640
$704,414
2015
$7,789 (+2.2%)
$420,367 + $270,235
$690,602
2014
$7,623 (+13.3%)
$405,942 + $260,962
$666,904
2013
$6,725 (+7.1%)
$405,942 + $260,962
$666,904
2012
$6,281 (−3.5%)
$353,080 + $226,980
$580,060
2011
$6,506 (−1.3%)
$339,500 + $218,250
$557,750
2010
$6,594 (−1.8%)
$353,500 + $227,250
$580,750
2009
$6,717 (−2.3%)
$360,500 + $231,750
$592,250
2008
$6,875
$367,500 + $236,250
$603,750
Tax history for 1440 Fern Flat Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,115 (+7.8%)
$497,629 + $319,904
$817,533
2024
$9,387 (+1.7%)
$487,871 + $313,631
$801,502
2023
$9,233 (+2.0%)
$487,871 + $313,631
$801,502
2022
$9,057 (+3.2%)
$478,305 + $307,482
$785,787
2021
$8,779 (+1.5%)
$468,927 + $301,453
$770,380
2020
$8,650 (+3.7%)
$459,732 + $295,542
$755,274
2019
$8,337 (+2.6%)
$455,018 + $292,511
$747,529
2018
$8,128 (+0.8%)
$446,096 + $286,776
$732,872
2017
$8,067 (+2.7%)
$428,774 + $275,640
$704,414
2016
$7,857 (+0.9%)
$428,774 + $275,640
$704,414
2015
$7,789 (+2.2%)
$420,367 + $270,235
$690,602
2014
$7,623 (+13.3%)
$405,942 + $260,962
$666,904
2013
$6,725 (+7.1%)
$405,942 + $260,962
$666,904
2012
$6,281 (−3.5%)
$353,080 + $226,980
$580,060
2011
$6,506 (−1.3%)
$339,500 + $218,250
$557,750
2010
$6,594 (−1.8%)
$353,500 + $227,250
$580,750
2009
$6,717 (−2.3%)
$360,500 + $231,750
$592,250
2008
$6,875
$367,500 + $236,250
$603,750
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.61 Acres
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
2,067
Year built
1981
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10539122
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Detached, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Uncovered Parking
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Family Room Description: Other (See Remarks)
Dining Room Description: Dining Area
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room, Wood-Stove
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan
Heating: Electric, Space Heater, Stove (Wood)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Slab
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,067
Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Property Primary ID: 277156
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 3.615
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: SU
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Septic Connected
Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned
Water Information
Water: Water Filter (Owned), Well (Domestic)
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Location Information
Trout Gulch to Valencia School Road. Left onto Fern Flat. 1440 is not too far down the road on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,067
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.61 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10539122
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Valencia Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 88° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.26M – $1.53M
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