SUNNY Day Valley mini farm on flat acre. Great home on a great piece of land!!! Updated kitchen and bathrooms. Open family-living room space. Big ole barn, open floor plan, great place !
Vacant landProperty Type
1967Year Built
1.03 acresLot Size
$1,054,134Price/Acres
2 car garageParking
Listed by Doug Byrd•DRE #00604796• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Sue Harris•DRE #00666534• Sue Harris, Broker
Source:MLSListings #ML81208664
Redfin Estimate
$1,085,758
$214K since sold in April 2021$13K since August
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This home's estimate is 6.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.16M) of 5 comparable homes.
SUNNY Day Valley mini farm on flat acre. Great home on a great piece of land!!! Updated kitchen and bathrooms. Open family-living room space. Big ole barn, open floor plan, great place !
Public Records
Dec 5, 2003
Sold
$550,000
$424/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80358044
Dec 5, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Oct 21, 2003
Sold
$550,000
$424/sq ft
Oct 14, 2003
Listed
$575,000
$444/sq ft
Historic Day Valley Mini Farm on FLAT acre, ideal for animals, orchard, big garden, boat, RV, extra parking or other outdoor projects. Modern home in front, ancient homestead cottage in rear, with ice house, barn, cistern and
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,921 (+7.7%)
$784,763 + $216,486
$1,001,249
2024
$11,065 (+1.5%)
$769,376 + $212,242
$981,618
2023
$10,897 (+1.8%)
$769,376 + $212,242
$981,618
2022
$10,704 (+54.5%)
$754,290 + $208,080
$962,370
2021
$6,930
$739,500 + $204,000
$943,500
2020
$6,931 (+3.9%)
$359,725 + $241,589
$601,314
2019
$6,671 (+2.5%)
$356,036 + $239,112
$595,148
2018
$6,509 (+0.7%)
$349,055 + $234,423
$583,478
2017
$6,464 (+2.6%)
$335,501 + $225,320
$560,821
2016
$6,300 (+1.0%)
$335,501 + $225,320
$560,821
2015
$6,238 (+2.1%)
$328,923 + $220,902
$549,825
2014
$6,109 (+0.5%)
$317,636 + $213,322
$530,958
2013
$6,080 (+2.2%)
$317,636 + $213,322
$530,958
2012
$5,950 (−3.5%)
$316,200 + $212,358
$528,558
2011
$6,168 (−1.4%)
$339,500 + $194,000
$533,500
2010
$6,254 (−1.9%)
$353,500 + $202,000
$555,500
2009
$6,373 (−2.4%)
$360,500 + $206,000
$566,500
2008
$6,528
$367,500 + $210,000
$577,500
Tax history for 1540 Day Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,921 (+7.7%)
$784,763 + $216,486
$1,001,249
2024
$11,065 (+1.5%)
$769,376 + $212,242
$981,618
2023
$10,897 (+1.8%)
$769,376 + $212,242
$981,618
2022
$10,704 (+54.5%)
$754,290 + $208,080
$962,370
2021
$6,930
$739,500 + $204,000
$943,500
2020
$6,931 (+3.9%)
$359,725 + $241,589
$601,314
2019
$6,671 (+2.5%)
$356,036 + $239,112
$595,148
2018
$6,509 (+0.7%)
$349,055 + $234,423
$583,478
2017
$6,464 (+2.6%)
$335,501 + $225,320
$560,821
2016
$6,300 (+1.0%)
$335,501 + $225,320
$560,821
2015
$6,238 (+2.1%)
$328,923 + $220,902
$549,825
2014
$6,109 (+0.5%)
$317,636 + $213,322
$530,958
2013
$6,080 (+2.2%)
$317,636 + $213,322
$530,958
2012
$5,950 (−3.5%)
$316,200 + $212,358
$528,558
2011
$6,168 (−1.4%)
$339,500 + $194,000
$533,500
2010
$6,254 (−1.9%)
$353,500 + $202,000
$555,500
2009
$6,373 (−2.4%)
$360,500 + $206,000
$566,500
2008
$6,528
$367,500 + $210,000
$577,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RA
Residential Agricultural District
To provide areas of residential use where development is limited to a range of non-urban densities of single-family dwellings in areas outside the urban services line and rural services line; on lands suitable for development with adequate water, septic system suitability, vehicular access, and fire protection; with adequate protection of natural resources; with adequate protection from natural hazards; and where small-scale commercial agriculture, such as animal-keeping, truck farming and specialty crops, can take place in conjunction with the primary use of the property as residential.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,296
Building Sq. Ft: 1,296
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,107
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 44,823
Municipality Name: PAJARO VALLEY
Acres: 1.029
Zoning Code: RA
County Use Description: RURAL 1 - 4.99 ACRES
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: PAJARO VALLEY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,296
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.03 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10520209
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Valencia Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
5/10
Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
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10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.03M – $1.25M
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