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Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
6.89 acresLot Size
$677Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by The The Portola Group•DRE #70010159• KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Contact: 831-440-8367
Bought with Amber Melenudo•DRE #01921098• David Lyng Real Estate
$150,000 PRICE REDUCTION - MOTIVATED SELLER. Nestled against the backdrop of the Santa Cruz Mtns, a sunny, end of road, ridge-top oasis, soulful & serene w/ 270 degree valley views & the sparkling Monterey Bay in the distance. Rare gem w/ rural priv. & enough level land to paint your own canvas. 2500SF main house + 560SF artist-yoga studio (1 of the legal BRs). Masterful retreat incl. office & workshop. Add'l amenities: private wrap-around deck off the MSTR BR, radiant heated flooring, retractable venting window system, skylights, thermal-syphoned passive solar water & passive solar heat, 200 yr copper roof, walk-in fire-proof safe, WiFi high-speed internet & a sun room, boasting a fruiting organic banana grove (seriously!). DR-kit. features granite counter-tops, CA Black Walnut-framed cabinetry, and LG walk-in pantry with exterior access. Expansive outdoor living space framed w/ over 300 tons of hand-picked stone from the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Enjoy private hiking trails.
Public Records
Apr 20, 1990
Sold
$32,000
$11/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 29, 1980
Sold
$91,000
$30/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 29, 1975
Sold
$22,000
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,231 (+7.5%)
$1,081,350 + $541,216
$1,622,566
2024
$17,897 (+1.6%)
$1,060,147 + $530,604
$1,590,751
2023
$17,621 (+1.8%)
$1,060,147 + $530,604
$1,590,751
2022
$17,302 (+2.4%)
$1,039,360 + $520,200
$1,559,560
2021
$16,895 (+31.9%)
$1,018,980 + $510,000
$1,528,980
2020
$12,814 (+3.2%)
$999,000 + $500,000
$1,499,000
2019
$12,416 (+2.6%)
$769,376 + $367,989
$1,137,365
2018
$12,102 (+207.0%)
$754,290 + $360,774
$1,115,064
2017
$3,942 (+2.6%)
$135,863 + $191,542
$327,405
2016
$3,841 (+3.7%)
$135,863 + $191,542
$327,405
2015
$3,704 (+2.2%)
$133,199 + $187,787
$320,986
2014
$3,625 (−0.3%)
$128,628 + $181,344
$309,972
2013
$3,636 (+5.0%)
$128,628 + $181,344
$309,972
2012
$3,463 (+2.3%)
$128,047 + $180,524
$308,571
2011
$3,387 (+1.3%)
$125,537 + $176,984
$302,521
2010
$3,345 (−0.7%)
$123,075 + $173,514
$296,589
2009
$3,367 (+0.7%)
$122,155 + $172,217
$294,372
2008
$3,344
$122,445 + $172,626
$295,071
Tax history for 2001 Sparrow Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,231 (+7.5%)
$1,081,350 + $541,216
$1,622,566
2024
$17,897 (+1.6%)
$1,060,147 + $530,604
$1,590,751
2023
$17,621 (+1.8%)
$1,060,147 + $530,604
$1,590,751
2022
$17,302 (+2.4%)
$1,039,360 + $520,200
$1,559,560
2021
$16,895 (+31.9%)
$1,018,980 + $510,000
$1,528,980
2020
$12,814 (+3.2%)
$999,000 + $500,000
$1,499,000
2019
$12,416 (+2.6%)
$769,376 + $367,989
$1,137,365
2018
$12,102 (+207.0%)
$754,290 + $360,774
$1,115,064
2017
$3,942 (+2.6%)
$135,863 + $191,542
$327,405
2016
$3,841 (+3.7%)
$135,863 + $191,542
$327,405
2015
$3,704 (+2.2%)
$133,199 + $187,787
$320,986
2014
$3,625 (−0.3%)
$128,628 + $181,344
$309,972
2013
$3,636 (+5.0%)
$128,628 + $181,344
$309,972
2012
$3,463 (+2.3%)
$128,047 + $180,524
$308,571
2011
$3,387 (+1.3%)
$125,537 + $176,984
$302,521
2010
$3,345 (−0.7%)
$123,075 + $173,514
$296,589
2009
$3,367 (+0.7%)
$122,155 + $172,217
$294,372
2008
$3,344
$122,445 + $172,626
$295,071
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Amenities: Bay Window, High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Security Gate, Skylight(s)
Living Sq. Ft.: 3,000
Property Information
Property Faces: South
Property Primary ID: 564430
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 6.887
Lot Description: Grade (Hilly), Grade (Level), Grade (Varies), Ground Floor
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: SU
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Passive Solar, Skylight(s), Solar Heating, Tankless Water Heater
Sewer Septic: Septic Standard
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Propane On Site, Solar - Hot Water Heater - Owned
Water Information
Water: Well (Shared)
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Location Information
Directions: From the Aptos Village take Valencia up the hill. Left onto Trout Gulch. Go straight through intersection of Fern Flat. Take a right at Sparrow Valley Rd. Last house on the road with gate, slightly uphill and to the left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,022
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6.89 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10539136
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Valencia Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.9mi
8/10
Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
5/10
Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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 88° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
11 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.93M – $2.34M
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