Close in country setting in the desirable Day Valley area of Aptos. Quick access to Highway 1 & beaches, in an award winning school district. This single level classic farm house sits back from the road on a usable parcel. The front of the home was built in 1908 with the character & charm of the era. The back of the home was expanded in 2004 making it current and spacious. The updated kitchen has been beautifully designed with black walnut custom cabinetry & natural quartzite stone counter tops. Stainless high end appliances, including Fisher & Paykel built in refrigerator, oven, warming drawer and hood. Light and bright interior from many windows and exterior doors in the bedrooms, skylights and vaulted ceilings. 3 well appointed baths & cozy fireplaces in living & dining rooms add to the ambiance. Including a separate artist studio & a century old barn flanked by mature walnut trees.
1908Year Built
0.91 acresLot Size
$659Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Sandi Garcia•DRE #01765379• David Lyng & Associates
Bought with May Chan•DRE #00921445• Charter House R.E. Group
Source:MLSListings #ML81695487
Redfin Estimate
$1,659,324
$59K since sold in December 2025
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 1.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.69M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80129115
Jun 12, 2025
Listing Removed
—
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81695487
Jun 13, 2018
Sold
$1,008,000
$400/sq ft
Jun 13, 2018
Sold
$1,008,000
$400/sq ft
Apr 24, 2018
Contingent
—
Mar 31, 2018
Relisted
—
Mar 29, 2018
Contingent
—
Mar 8, 2018
Listed
$1,048,576
$417/sq ft
Mar 8, 2018
Listed
$1,048,576
$417/sq ft
MLSListings #ML81105003
Mar 9, 2011
Sold
$550,000
$219/sq ft
Mar 9, 2011
Sold
$550,000
$219/sq ft
Feb 22, 2011
Pending
—
Feb 8, 2011
Price Changed
$599,000
$238/sq ft
Feb 3, 2011
Listed
$619,900
$246/sq ft
Feb 3, 2011
Listed
$599,000
$238/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 19, 2001
Sold
$585,000
$232/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,614 (+7.6%)
$691,800 + $455,132
$1,146,932
2024
$12,648 (+1.5%)
$678,236 + $446,208
$1,124,444
2023
$12,458 (+1.8%)
$678,236 + $446,208
$1,124,444
2022
$12,240 (+2.7%)
$664,937 + $437,458
$1,102,395
2021
$11,920 (+1.5%)
$651,899 + $428,881
$1,080,780
2020
$11,747 (+1.7%)
$639,117 + $420,471
$1,059,588
2019
$11,551 (+65.2%)
$632,563 + $416,160
$1,048,723
2018
$6,990 (+0.7%)
$620,160 + $408,000
$1,028,160
2017
$6,940 (+2.6%)
$231,821 + $375,328
$607,149
2016
$6,764 (+1.7%)
$231,821 + $375,328
$607,149
2015
$6,651 (+2.2%)
$227,275 + $367,969
$595,244
2014
$6,511 (+5.8%)
$219,476 + $355,342
$574,818
2013
$6,153 (+5.9%)
$219,476 + $355,342
$574,818
2012
$5,813 (−35.5%)
$209,664 + $339,456
$549,120
2011
$9,005 (+1.3%)
$201,600 + $326,400
$528,000
2010
$8,894 (−0.3%)
$449,379 + $370,916
$820,295
2009
$8,917 (+3.4%)
$446,020 + $368,144
$814,164
2008
$8,624
$447,080 + $369,019
$816,099
Tax history for 2165 Cox Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,614 (+7.6%)
$691,800 + $455,132
$1,146,932
2024
$12,648 (+1.5%)
$678,236 + $446,208
$1,124,444
2023
$12,458 (+1.8%)
$678,236 + $446,208
$1,124,444
2022
$12,240 (+2.7%)
$664,937 + $437,458
$1,102,395
2021
$11,920 (+1.5%)
$651,899 + $428,881
$1,080,780
2020
$11,747 (+1.7%)
$639,117 + $420,471
$1,059,588
2019
$11,551 (+65.2%)
$632,563 + $416,160
$1,048,723
2018
$6,990 (+0.7%)
$620,160 + $408,000
$1,028,160
2017
$6,940 (+2.6%)
$231,821 + $375,328
$607,149
2016
$6,764 (+1.7%)
$231,821 + $375,328
$607,149
2015
$6,651 (+2.2%)
$227,275 + $367,969
$595,244
2014
$6,511 (+5.8%)
$219,476 + $355,342
$574,818
2013
$6,153 (+5.9%)
$219,476 + $355,342
$574,818
2012
$5,813 (−35.5%)
$209,664 + $339,456
$549,120
2011
$9,005 (+1.3%)
$201,600 + $326,400
$528,000
2010
$8,894 (−0.3%)
$449,379 + $370,916
$820,295
2009
$8,917 (+3.4%)
$446,020 + $368,144
$814,164
2008
$8,624
$447,080 + $369,019
$816,099
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
A
Agriculture
The purposes of the A Agriculture Zone District are to encourage and provide for noncommercial agricultural uses, such as family farming and animal raising, and to allow limited commercial agricultural activities, on the small amounts of agricultural land remaining in the County which are not designated as commercially suitable, but which still constitute a productive natural resource; to provide for agricultural uses of a higher intensity in rural areas than those allowed in the RA Residential Agricultural Zone District where such use is compatible with the surrounding land uses and the environmental constraints of the land; to maintain options for a diversity of farm operations; to implement the agricultural preservation policy of Chapter 16.50 SCCC; and to maintain productive open space and rural character in the County.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,517
Building Sq. Ft: 2,517
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 180
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 3
Land Sq. Ft: 39,814
Municipality Name: PAJARO VALLEY
Acres: 0.914
Zoning Code: A
County Use Description: RURAL DWELLINGS 1 APN
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: PAJARO VALLEY
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,517
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.91 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1908
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10550108
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Valencia Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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8 days above 88° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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11 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.58M – $1.91M
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