Time to get out of the city & love living 5 minutes to top beaches, while situated in a beautiful country setting. It is an ideal set up for working at home & having enough space comfortably for your family. Once you enter the home you will notice the natural light pouring into the rooms, combined with high ceilings. Across the upstairs hall is the 2nd master suite with a private balcony, that allows privacy from all other rooms. On the main floor is a 3rd bd or office with private access to the main decking area. The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, pantry & a separate balcony off of the kitchen & dining room. Relax after a long day at work with a glass of local wine on one of your 4 private decks. This prime location is in the Aptos School District and about a mile away from the famous Corralitos Wine Trail. It is also 5 miles to top Beaches & 2 miles to the heart of Corralitos. With so much to offer come & take a look at your new dream home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
1.03 acresLot Size
$426Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kelly Mechem•DRE #01959885• Bailey Properties
Contact: 831-334-7707
Bought with Shemeika K. Fox•DRE #01479629• David Lyng Real Estate
Original owners! Nestled in among the trees, stunning & light filled 2,613 sf contemporary home. Enter through the impressive marbled entry w/ stained glass, opening to a gorgeous Great Room w/ soaring ceilings, loads of windows, fireplace w/ gas starter. 3rd BR/Office/Den/Media room located downstairs. Kitchen is a 10+ w/ granite counters & back splash, hardwood floors, pantry & newer stainless appliances. Beautiful formal dining room, overlooking a canopy of trees. Two En Suite master bedrooms upstairs, one w/ large walk in closet with window, allowing natural light, electric fireplace, blackout drapes & mini fridge. Bathroom with granite, pewter sink, jetted tub, huge walk in shower, window with plantation shutters & wired for TV. You will feel as if you are at a resort! 4 decks to enjoy the outdoors. So many upgrades in this home, the owners have taken great pride of ownership and it shows. So much house for the price! 2.7 miles to HWY 1.
Public Records
May 14, 1998
Sold
$62,500
$20/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 16, 1992
Sold
$71,000
$23/sq ft
Public Records
May 24, 1989
Sold
$66,000
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,062 (+7.6%)
$584,513 + $496,836
$1,081,349
2024
$12,138 (+1.6%)
$573,052 + $487,094
$1,060,146
2023
$11,943 (+1.9%)
$573,052 + $487,094
$1,060,146
2022
$11,718 (+2.8%)
$561,816 + $477,544
$1,039,360
2021
$11,397 (+12.5%)
$550,800 + $468,180
$1,018,980
2020
$10,131 (+3.8%)
$540,000 + $459,000
$999,000
2019
$9,760 (+2.6%)
$584,513 + $303,081
$887,594
2018
$9,514 (+0.8%)
$573,052 + $297,138
$870,190
2017
$9,441 (+53.5%)
$550,800 + $285,600
$836,400
2016
$6,152 (+1.1%)
$550,800 + $285,600
$836,400
2015
$6,087 (+2.2%)
$271,358 + $268,759
$540,117
2014
$5,956 (−0.4%)
$262,046 + $259,536
$521,582
2013
$5,980 (+5.1%)
$262,046 + $259,536
$521,582
2012
$5,690 (+2.3%)
$260,862 + $258,363
$519,225
2011
$5,563 (+1.3%)
$255,747 + $253,297
$509,044
2010
$5,494 (−0.2%)
$250,732 + $248,330
$499,062
2009
$5,507 (+2.5%)
$248,858 + $246,474
$495,332
2008
$5,371
$249,449 + $247,060
$496,509
Tax history for 2185 Hames Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,062 (+7.6%)
$584,513 + $496,836
$1,081,349
2024
$12,138 (+1.6%)
$573,052 + $487,094
$1,060,146
2023
$11,943 (+1.9%)
$573,052 + $487,094
$1,060,146
2022
$11,718 (+2.8%)
$561,816 + $477,544
$1,039,360
2021
$11,397 (+12.5%)
$550,800 + $468,180
$1,018,980
2020
$10,131 (+3.8%)
$540,000 + $459,000
$999,000
2019
$9,760 (+2.6%)
$584,513 + $303,081
$887,594
2018
$9,514 (+0.8%)
$573,052 + $297,138
$870,190
2017
$9,441 (+53.5%)
$550,800 + $285,600
$836,400
2016
$6,152 (+1.1%)
$550,800 + $285,600
$836,400
2015
$6,087 (+2.2%)
$271,358 + $268,759
$540,117
2014
$5,956 (−0.4%)
$262,046 + $259,536
$521,582
2013
$5,980 (+5.1%)
$262,046 + $259,536
$521,582
2012
$5,690 (+2.3%)
$260,862 + $258,363
$519,225
2011
$5,563 (+1.3%)
$255,747 + $253,297
$509,044
2010
$5,494 (−0.2%)
$250,732 + $248,330
$499,062
2009
$5,507 (+2.5%)
$248,858 + $246,474
$495,332
2008
$5,371
$249,449 + $247,060
$496,509
*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
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.03 Acres
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
3,097
Year built
1998
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10804138
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.
Fireplace Description: Insert, In Living Room, In Primary Bedroom
Fireplaces (Minimum): 2
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan
Heating: Central Forced Air, Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Partial Fencing
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Balcony/Patio, Deck
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
Concrete Perimeter, Pillars/Posts/Piers
Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet
Living Sq. Ft.: 3,097
Security Features: Fire System (Sprinkler)
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 412641
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 1.028
Lot Description: Grade (Side Slope)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RA
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Low Flow Toilet
Sewer Septic: Septic Standard
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Private/Mutual
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 3
School Information
Elementary School: Bradley Elementary
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Middle School: Aptos Junior High
High School: Aptos High
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Location Information
Directions: From HWY 1 South Take Exit 433A onto Freedom Blvd, Turn Left onto Freedom Blvd, Follow Freedom Blvd for 2.7 Miles and Keep Left Onto Hames Rd, 2185 Hames Rd is 400ft on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,097
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.03 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10804138
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Bradley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
5/10
Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
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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 89° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.25M – $1.52M
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