Nestled among the redwoods off Valencia, this 4 bed, 2.5 bath single level home offers ultimate privacy but the convenience of being just minutes from town. Pass through the gated entrance and around the circular driveway, you are greeted by a beautiful lawn drenched in sun. Once inside the spacious home, you have large, bright rooms designed for entertaining. The generous chef kitchen has beautiful french doors creating a central space for indoor-outdoor living. The elegant master suite leads to a private oasis with spa for deep relaxation. Plant to your heart's content in the fully fenced garden with raised beds or relax by the outdoor fire underneath the pergola. Can all of this really be wrapped up into one package? Yes, yes it can. All you have left to do is fall in love, make an offer and move in!
Vacant landProperty Type
1979Year Built
2.61 acresLot Size
$707,752Price/Acres
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Discover Discover Real Estate•DRE #70010109• KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Bought with Seth J. Baron•DRE #01313604• Santa Cruz Estates
Source:MLSListings #ML81774041
Redfin Estimate
$1,847,232
$557K since sold in March 2020$7,000 since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 3.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.92M) of 6 comparable homes.
Nestled among the redwoods off Valencia, this 4 bed, 2.5 bath single level home offers ultimate privacy but the convenience of being just minutes from town. Pass through the gated entrance and around the circular driveway, you are greeted by a beautiful lawn drenched in sun. Once inside the spacious home, you have large, bright rooms designed for entertaining. The generous chef kitchen has beautiful french doors creating a central space for indoor-outdoor living. The elegant master suite leads to a private oasis with spa for deep relaxation. Plant to your heart's content in the fully fenced garden with raised beds or relax by the outdoor fire underneath the pergola. Can all of this really be wrapped up into one package? Yes, yes it can. All you have left to do is fall in love, make an offer and move in!
MLSListings #ML80021366
Sep 22, 2000
Sold
$960,000
$355/sq ft
Sep 6, 2000
Listing Removed
—
May 22, 2000
Listed
$999,000
$370/sq ft
GORGEOUS EXEC. HOME IN DESIRABLE COUNTRY NEIGHBORHOOD. PICTURESQUE, SUNNY AND PRIVATE 3 ACRE SETTING W/ EXPANSIVE LAWN AREAS. IMMAC. & LIGHT SINGLE LEVEL WITH EXC. FLOORPLAN. GOURMET KIT. W/ GRANITE COUNTERS & NOOK, LGE LR W/ ADJ. FORMAL DR, FR
Public Records
Oct 23, 1990
Sold
$540,000
$200/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 17, 1977
Sold
$24,000
$9/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,360 (+7.6%)
$874,917 + $535,887
$1,410,804
2024
$15,201 (+1.5%)
$857,762 + $525,379
$1,383,141
2023
$14,970 (+1.8%)
$857,762 + $525,379
$1,383,141
2022
$14,705 (+2.5%)
$840,943 + $515,077
$1,356,020
2021
$14,343 (+2.1%)
$824,454 + $504,978
$1,329,432
2020
$14,044 (−1.9%)
$808,288 + $495,076
$1,303,364
2019
$14,314 (+2.6%)
$800,000 + $475,000
$1,275,000
2018
$13,955 (+0.7%)
$810,487 + $486,293
$1,296,780
2017
$13,855 (+2.7%)
$779,015 + $467,410
$1,246,425
2016
$13,492 (+0.6%)
$779,015 + $467,410
$1,246,425
2015
$13,417 (+2.2%)
$763,740 + $458,245
$1,221,985
2014
$13,130 (+3.6%)
$737,532 + $442,520
$1,180,052
2013
$12,678 (+7.2%)
$737,532 + $442,520
$1,180,052
2012
$11,821 (−3.6%)
$705,120 + $423,072
$1,128,192
2011
$12,261 (+1.3%)
$678,000 + $406,800
$1,084,800
2010
$12,107 (−0.3%)
$705,689 + $423,414
$1,129,103
2009
$12,140 (+2.5%)
$700,415 + $420,250
$1,120,665
2008
$11,839
$702,079 + $421,248
$1,123,327
Tax history for 222 Lupine Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,360 (+7.6%)
$874,917 + $535,887
$1,410,804
2024
$15,201 (+1.5%)
$857,762 + $525,379
$1,383,141
2023
$14,970 (+1.8%)
$857,762 + $525,379
$1,383,141
2022
$14,705 (+2.5%)
$840,943 + $515,077
$1,356,020
2021
$14,343 (+2.1%)
$824,454 + $504,978
$1,329,432
2020
$14,044 (−1.9%)
$808,288 + $495,076
$1,303,364
2019
$14,314 (+2.6%)
$800,000 + $475,000
$1,275,000
2018
$13,955 (+0.7%)
$810,487 + $486,293
$1,296,780
2017
$13,855 (+2.7%)
$779,015 + $467,410
$1,246,425
2016
$13,492 (+0.6%)
$779,015 + $467,410
$1,246,425
2015
$13,417 (+2.2%)
$763,740 + $458,245
$1,221,985
2014
$13,130 (+3.6%)
$737,532 + $442,520
$1,180,052
2013
$12,678 (+7.2%)
$737,532 + $442,520
$1,180,052
2012
$11,821 (−3.6%)
$705,120 + $423,072
$1,128,192
2011
$12,261 (+1.3%)
$678,000 + $406,800
$1,084,800
2010
$12,107 (−0.3%)
$705,689 + $423,414
$1,129,103
2009
$12,140 (+2.5%)
$700,415 + $420,250
$1,120,665
2008
$11,839
$702,079 + $421,248
$1,123,327
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof Shape Type: Wood
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,702
Building Sq. Ft: 2,702
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 574
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 113,474
Municipality Name: PAJARO VALLEY
Acres: 2.605
Zoning Code: RA
County Use Description: RURAL 1 - 4.99 ACRES
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: PAJARO VALLEY
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,702
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.61 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 04113234
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Valencia Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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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In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.76M – $2.13M
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