Country charm meets coastal convenience! Tucked away in the peaceful countryside, yet just minutes from town and a 15-minute drive to the beach & Seascape Golf Course, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home blends comfort, convenience, and natural beauty. The 1,558 sq ft interior feels open and airy, with skylights streaming sunlight into the spacious living areas. The updated kitchen has granite counters, new appliances including a Bosch dishwasher, and invites both everyday meals and weekend entertaining. The bathrooms feature fresh & modern updates with new fixtures and flooring. Step outside to discover a private oasis: lush gardens, multiple patios for dining or relaxing, and space to savor the fresh country air. The detached backyard office/artist studio offers a quiet, inspiring spot to work or create. Here, you can truly have it all: the calm of country living with the coast and town just moments away.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$777Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Lauren Spencer•DRE #00925382• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 831-818-3723
Bought with Stephanie Stack•DRE #02262887• Strock Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82017641
Sep 24, 2025
Sold
$1,181,000
$758/sq ft
Sep 24, 2025
Sold
$1,181,000
$758/sq ft
Sep 3, 2025
Pending
—
Sep 3, 2025
Pending
—
Aug 22, 2025
Price Changed
$1,175,000
$754/sq ft
Aug 22, 2025
Price Changed
$1,175,000
$754/sq ft
Aug 11, 2025
Listed
$1,195,000
$767/sq ft
Aug 11, 2025
Listed
$1,195,000
$767/sq ft
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Country charm meets coastal convenience! Tucked away in the peaceful countryside, yet just minutes from town and a 15-minute drive to the beach & Seascape Golf Course, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home blends comfort, convenience, and natural beauty. The 1,558 sq ft interior feels open and airy, with skylights streaming sunlight into the spacious living areas. The updated kitchen has granite counters, new appliances including a Bosch dishwasher, and invites both everyday meals and weekend entertaining. The bathrooms feature fresh & modern updates with new fixtures and flooring. Step outside to discover a private oasis: lush gardens, multiple patios for dining or relaxing, and space to savor the fresh country air. The detached backyard office/artist studio offers a quiet, inspiring spot to work or create. Here, you can truly have it all: the calm of country living with the coast and town just moments away.
MLSListings #ML80746921
Feb 29, 2008
Sold
$680,000
$436/sq ft
Feb 29, 2008
Sold
$680,000
$436/sq ft
Feb 7, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Oct 26, 2007
Price Changed
$699,000
$449/sq ft
Aug 20, 2007
Listed
$725,000
$465/sq ft
Aug 20, 2007
Listed
$699,000
$449/sq ft
Immaculate Quiet Country Home w/ expansive views of Day Valley. Living rm w/ wood floors and window seat. Kitchen w/ granite slab counters, newer appliances built in china cabinets and bookcases. Large bedrooms. Artist studio in back.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,642 (+7.9%)
$558,247 + $334,948
$893,195
2024
$9,868 (+1.6%)
$547,301 + $328,380
$875,681
2023
$9,716 (+1.8%)
$547,301 + $328,380
$875,681
2022
$9,542 (+3.0%)
$536,570 + $321,941
$858,511
2021
$9,263 (+1.5%)
$526,049 + $315,629
$841,678
2020
$9,128 (+1.7%)
$515,734 + $309,440
$825,174
2019
$8,975 (+2.5%)
$510,446 + $306,267
$816,713
2018
$8,753 (+2.5%)
$500,437 + $300,262
$800,699
2017
$8,538 (+8.5%)
$503,712 + $251,856
$755,568
2016
$7,870 (−6.3%)
$503,712 + $251,856
$755,568
2015
$8,401 (+2.2%)
$466,400 + $233,200
$699,600
2014
$8,224 (+25.3%)
$455,391 + $273,234
$728,625
2013
$6,564 (+7.0%)
$455,391 + $273,234
$728,625
2012
$6,136 (−5.3%)
$358,020 + $214,812
$572,832
2011
$6,482 (−3.8%)
$344,250 + $206,550
$550,800
2010
$6,739
$365,500 + $219,300
$584,800
2009
$6,741 (+313.4%)
$382,500 + $229,500
$612,000
2008
$1,631
$382,500 + $229,500
$612,000
Tax history for 1881 Cox Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,642 (+7.9%)
$558,247 + $334,948
$893,195
2024
$9,868 (+1.6%)
$547,301 + $328,380
$875,681
2023
$9,716 (+1.8%)
$547,301 + $328,380
$875,681
2022
$9,542 (+3.0%)
$536,570 + $321,941
$858,511
2021
$9,263 (+1.5%)
$526,049 + $315,629
$841,678
2020
$9,128 (+1.7%)
$515,734 + $309,440
$825,174
2019
$8,975 (+2.5%)
$510,446 + $306,267
$816,713
2018
$8,753 (+2.5%)
$500,437 + $300,262
$800,699
2017
$8,538 (+8.5%)
$503,712 + $251,856
$755,568
2016
$7,870 (−6.3%)
$503,712 + $251,856
$755,568
2015
$8,401 (+2.2%)
$466,400 + $233,200
$699,600
2014
$8,224 (+25.3%)
$455,391 + $273,234
$728,625
2013
$6,564 (+7.0%)
$455,391 + $273,234
$728,625
2012
$6,136 (−5.3%)
$358,020 + $214,812
$572,832
2011
$6,482 (−3.8%)
$344,250 + $206,550
$550,800
2010
$6,739
$365,500 + $219,300
$584,800
2009
$6,741 (+313.4%)
$382,500 + $229,500
$612,000
2008
$1,631
$382,500 + $229,500
$612,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
1987
Sq. Ft.
1,558
Year built
1987
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10531110
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Carport (Minimum): 2
Parking Description: Carport, Parking Area
Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Full on Ground Floor, 2+ Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath(s)
Room Information
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area