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Off Market Aug 2023 for $980K

$1,164,689

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,973/mo

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1,134

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2020 Sparrow Valley Rd, Aptos, CA 95003

About this home

There is a reason why these Aptos hills are the destination for local retreat centers & for nature lovers alike. Just minutes to the Aptos Village, yet peace & serenity are abound here. At 2020 Sparrow Valley you will see how this property was designed to flow w/ the natural surroundings. Inside the home, the vaulted ceilings, the many skylights & the numerous windows welcome in the south sun & add to the expansive & vibrant energy here. In the heart of this home is the remodeled kitchen with its beautiful quartz counter tops, rough edge back splash tiles, & rich cherry cabinets. The versatility of this property shines bright with an attached office, a detached 4th bedroom, a stand alone modern storage shed & a music studio that is tucked away from the main home. There is also a beautiful studio apartment with its own kitchen & full bath that is full of potential. Come here to smell the flowers, to pick fruit, to soak up the sun. Come here to find your flow. Come here to return home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1975Year Built

4.22 acresLot Size

$1,027Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Listed by The The Portola Group •DRE #70010159 • KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Contact: 831-440-8367

Bought with Shawndy Linquist •DRE #02062936 • Compass

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLSListings #ML81928173

Redfin Estimate

$1,164,689

$185K since sold in August 2023$18K since August

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This home's estimate is 4.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.22M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$960,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,286 sq ft
9940 Monroe Ave, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,350,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,885 sq ft
355 Valencia Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$2,150,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,900 sq ft
430 Quail Run Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD MAR 16, 2026
$1,195,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,640 sq ft
1455 Fern Flat Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD OCT 5, 2025
$900,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,440 sq ft
550 Valencia School Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$750,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths768 sq ft
205 Farr Ave, Aptos, CA 95003

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Market trends in 95003, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

98.0%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$278 MoM

Avg. days on market

24d

0 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 2020 Sparrow Valley Rd

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80604014

Feb 11, 2026

Listing Removed

—

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80628198

Feb 11, 2026

Listing Removed

—

MLSListings #ML81928173

Aug 25, 2023

Sold

$980,000

$864/sq ft

Aug 18, 2023

Pending

—

Jul 26, 2023

Contingent

—

Jul 14, 2023

Price Changed

$999,999

$882/sq ft

Jun 12, 2023

Price Changed

$1,049,000

$925/sq ft

May 13, 2023

Listed

$1,079,000

$951/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80806257

May 29, 2008

Listing Removed

—

May 29, 2008

Sold

$594,000

$524/sq ft

May 12, 2008

Contingent

—

May 2, 2008

Listed

$594,900

$525/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 29, 2006

Sold

$750,000

$661/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80639770

Sep 29, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Aug 29, 2006

Sold

$750,000

$661/sq ft

Jun 28, 2006

Listed

$750,000

$661/sq ft

MLSListings #1

Aug 23, 2006

Price Changed

$777,000

$685/sq ft

Jul 20, 2006

Price Changed

$750,000

$661/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 21, 2003

Sold

$559,000

$493/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80344102

Oct 21, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Aug 13, 2003

Sold

$559,000

$493/sq ft

Aug 2, 2003

Listed

$569,500

$502/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 15, 1992

Sold

$250,000

$220/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 9, 1986

Sold

$140,000

$123/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 6, 1973

Sold

$15,000

$13/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,392 (+34.6%)

$668,100 + $331,500

$999,600

2024

$9,206 (+2.5%)

$527,986 + $236,950

$764,936

2023

$8,978 (+2.0%)

$527,986 + $236,950

$764,936

2022

$8,801 (+3.3%)

$517,632 + $232,304

$749,936

2021

$8,524 (+1.5%)

$507,482 + $227,748

$735,230

2020

$8,398 (+5.7%)

$497,532 + $223,282

$720,814

2019

$7,947 (+2.6%)

$492,430 + $220,992

$713,422

2018

$7,748 (+0.8%)

$482,776 + $216,660

$699,436

2017

$7,688 (+2.7%)

$464,028 + $208,246

$672,274

2016

$7,488 (+1.6%)

$464,028 + $208,246

$672,274

2015

$7,370 (+10.8%)

$454,929 + $204,163

$659,092

2014

$6,651 (+15.4%)

$404,100 + $181,352

$585,452

2013

$5,764 (+7.1%)

$404,100 + $181,352

$585,452

2012

$5,382 (−5.3%)

$345,384 + $155,002

$500,386

2011

$5,682 (−3.8%)

$332,100 + $149,040

$481,140

2010

$5,905

$352,600 + $158,240

$510,840

2009

$5,906 (−21.1%)

$369,000 + $165,600

$534,600

2008

$7,486

$369,000 + $165,600

$534,600

Tax history for 2020 Sparrow Valley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,392 (+34.6%)

$668,100 + $331,500

$999,600

2024

$9,206 (+2.5%)

$527,986 + $236,950

$764,936

2023

$8,978 (+2.0%)

$527,986 + $236,950

$764,936

2022

$8,801 (+3.3%)

$517,632 + $232,304

$749,936

2021

$8,524 (+1.5%)

$507,482 + $227,748

$735,230

2020

$8,398 (+5.7%)

$497,532 + $223,282

$720,814

2019

$7,947 (+2.6%)

$492,430 + $220,992

$713,422

2018

$7,748 (+0.8%)

$482,776 + $216,660

$699,436

2017

$7,688 (+2.7%)

$464,028 + $208,246

$672,274

2016

$7,488 (+1.6%)

$464,028 + $208,246

$672,274

2015

$7,370 (+10.8%)

$454,929 + $204,163

$659,092

2014

$6,651 (+15.4%)

$404,100 + $181,352

$585,452

2013

$5,764 (+7.1%)

$404,100 + $181,352

$585,452

2012

$5,382 (−5.3%)

$345,384 + $155,002

$500,386

2011

$5,682 (−3.8%)

$332,100 + $149,040

$481,140

2010

$5,905

$352,600 + $158,240

$510,840

2009

$5,906 (−21.1%)

$369,000 + $165,600

$534,600

2008

$7,486

$369,000 + $165,600

$534,600

*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

1.5

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4.22 Acres

Year renovated

2010

Sq. Ft.

1,256

Year built

1975

Style

Vacant Land

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

10539130

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Description: Gate/Door Opener, No Garage, Parking Area, Uncovered Parking
Parking Spaces: 6

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Shower and Tub, Updated Bath(s)

Room Information
Artist Studio, Den/Study/Office, Solarium
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Family Room, Skylight(s)
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Gas), Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Oven (Gas), Refrigerator(s), Skylight(s)
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Secondary Living Space Sq. Ft.: 266

Interior Features
Laundry: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Wood

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

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan
Heating: Gas, Stove (Wood), Wall Furnace

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Forest/Woods, Valley
Fencing: Fenced, Gate
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Deck, Fenced, Gray Water System

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame, Other
Pillars/Posts/Piers

Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,134

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 168181

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 4.223
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, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight(s), Tankless Water Heater
Sewer Septic: Septic Standard
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Propane On Site

Water Information
Water: Well (Shared)

Location

HOA Information
Has HOA
Fees Include: Maintenance (Road)
HOA Fee: $1,200
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
HOA Name: Sparrow Valley/ Fern Flat Road Associati

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 at Fern Flat Rd, right at Sparrow Valley Rd, property on your left.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,256
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.22 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10539130

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Valencia Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.0mi

8/10

Aptos Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi

5/10

Aptos High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being 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

$1.11M – $1.34M

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Home values near 2020 Sparrow Valley Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2035 Sparrow Valley Road, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3381 Sq. Ft.	$1,880,067
2030 Sparrow Valley Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2038 Sq. Ft.	$1,668,064

Address	Redfin Estimate
2001 Sparrow Valley Road, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$2,030,936
2060 Sparrow Valley Road, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2620 Sq. Ft.	$1,975,569

Address	Redfin Estimate
2005 Sparrow Valley Road, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1359 Sq. Ft.	$1,240,429
2040 Sparrow Valley Road, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2496 Sq. Ft.	$1,656,356

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