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Off market dec 2020 for $1.4M

$2,061,841

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,029/mo

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3,000

sq ft

2001 Sparrow Valley Rd, Aptos, CA 95003

About this home

If you have been dreaming of a sunny, custom home, at the end of the road where you could pick your food right out of your home orchard then we have a special property that you need to see. Just 15 minutes from the Aptos village sits a marvelous, passive solar, custom built home on 6+ sunny acres. Inside you will find amazing design & craftsmanship at every turn; 3 spacious bedrooms plus an office with one of the coolest "crow's nest" for your conference calls ever; An amazing master suite upstairs with Monterey views, a stone shower with a 2-story skylight above, a spacious solarium & a whole house sound system & movie projector. There is also a 500sqf detached studio, a spacious tool shed & a 1 car garage with front & rear glass garage doors. With multiple flat lawn areas, a hot tub, an outdoor shower, a terraced home orchard, extensive decks, patios, a gorgeous gazebo & stone pathways, this is the custom property you dreamed of. Call today to see this dream home before its gone!

Single-familyProperty Type

1986Year Built

6.89 acresLot Size

$687Est. 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

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81815797

Redfin Estimate

$2,061,841

$563K since sold in December 2020$42K since September

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This home's estimate is 4.7% lower than the average sale price ($2.16M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$2,800,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,564 sq ft
1880 Trout Gulch Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$2,400,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,672 sq ft
900 Larsen Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$2,520,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,725 sq ft
321 Pine Forest Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,570,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,700 sq ft
585 Calle Del Sol, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,710,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,038 sq ft
2030 Sparrow Valley Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,980,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,291 sq ft
925 Old Farm Ln, Aptos, CA 95003

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Market trends in 95003, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.9%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

34d

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

11 MoM

New listings for sale

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$1,895,000
3 beds3.5 baths2,022 sq ft
3085 Mar Vista Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
NEW 4 HRS AGO
$549,000
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7555 Sunset Way #6, Aptos, CA 95003
OPEN THU, 3PM TO 6PM
$839,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,026 sq ft
416 Sailfish Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
NEW 11 HRS AGO
$3,950,000
6 beds5 baths4,730 sq ft
7431 Mesa Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
$600,000
3 beds2 baths1,164 sq ft
220 Mar Vista Dr #23, Aptos, CA 95003
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 4PM
$1,295,000
3 beds2 baths1,432 sq ft
260 Rio Del Mar Blvd #6, Aptos, CA 95003
$999,500
2 beds2 baths1,304 sq ft
2 Seascape Resort Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,145,000
3 beds3 baths2,063 sq ft
546 Monterey Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
$6,990,000
5 beds2 baths3,211 sq ft
2225 Trout Gulch Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
3D & VIDEO TOUR
$1,689,000
3 beds2 baths1,639 sq ft
457 Townsend Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
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Sale history for 2001 Sparrow Valley Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81815797

Dec 14, 2020

Sold

$1,499,000

$500/sq ft

Dec 3, 2020

Pending

—

Nov 4, 2020

Contingent

—

Oct 24, 2020

Listed

$1,499,000

$500/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81595768

Feb 13, 2017

Sold

$1,050,000

$350/sq ft

Feb 8, 2017

Pending

—

Jan 7, 2017

Relisted

—

Nov 21, 2016

Contingent

—

Oct 27, 2016

Price Changed

$1,145,000

$382/sq ft

Jul 18, 2016

Listed

$1,295,000

$432/sq ft

+13

$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.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6.89 Acres

Year renovated

1986

Sq. Ft.

3,022

Year built

1986

Style

Vacant Land

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

10539136

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Detached, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Uncovered Parking
Electric Vehicle Hookup Type: Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 5

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Shower and Tub, Skylight, Stall Shower, Stone, Sunken/Garden Tub, Other (See Remarks)

Room Information
Artist Studio, Den/Study/Office, Media/Home Theatre, Mud Room, Solarium, Storage
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Family Room, Dining Bar, Eat in Kitchen, Skylight(s)
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Gas), Oven (Gas), Other (See Remarks)
Guest House
Secondary Living Space Sq. Ft.: 500

Interior Features
Laundry: Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Other (See Remarks)
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Radiant Floors, Wall Furnace

Exterior

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced, Partial Fencing
Roof: Other (See Remarks)
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Barbecue Area, Courtyard, Deck, Fenced, Gazebo, Sprinkler(s) (Auto), Sprinkler(s) (Lawn), Storage Shed/Structure

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Masonry, Stone, Stucco, Wood
Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Pillars/Posts/Piers

Pool Information
Pool Description: Heated (Solar), Spa/Hot Tub

Property Features
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
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 Oct 15, 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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Lifestyle

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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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Aptos, CA • 95003

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In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.96M – $2.37M

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Home values near 2001 Sparrow Valley Rd

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Address	Redfin Estimate
2035 Sparrow Valley Road, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3381 Sq. Ft.	$1,972,320
2030 Sparrow Valley Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2038 Sq. Ft.	$1,671,949

Address	Redfin Estimate
2020 Sparrow Valley Road, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1134 Sq. Ft.	$1,105,907
2060 Sparrow Valley Road, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2620 Sq. Ft.	$1,972,108

Address	Redfin Estimate
2005 Sparrow Valley Road, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1359 Sq. Ft.	$1,174,174
2040 Sparrow Valley Road, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2496 Sq. Ft.	$1,718,571

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