Beautiful custom craftsman built home on 1.56 acres of level lot with slight slope. Large kitchen; large picture window with built in seating, oak cabinets, and amazing amount of storage. Living room has cathedral open beam ceilings, large custom fireplace with French doors that take you out to a huge deck with a trellis. Master bedroom leads to another relaxing deck. Sanctuary master bathroom has been newly remodeled. Plenty of storage including a 3 car garage, finished basement that can be used for an office, rec. room, gym, or more. Plenty of room for boats, RV's, trucks, or guest parking. Electric/water hook-ups available for an RV. There are a varieties of Apple, lemon and Nectarine trees! Enjoy a private gated garden and a large chicken coop to enjoy fresh eggs and vegetables. Enjoy that faraway country feel yet close to schools, shopping, freeway and beach. New Leaf and other shops coming soon. School bus stops at your driveway! This is truly an amazing property!
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
1.52 acresLot Size
$681Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Julia Barbic•DRE #01379322• Barbic Properties
Contact: 831-359-1496
Bought with David Yearley•DRE #00997143• Coastal Realty
Beautiful custom craftsman built home on 1.56 acres of level lot with slight slope. Large kitchen; large picture window with built in seating, oak cabinets, and amazing amount of storage. Living room has cathedral open beam ceilings, large custom fireplace with French doors that take you out to a huge deck with a trellis. Master bedroom leads to another relaxing deck. Sanctuary master bathroom has been newly remodeled. Plenty of storage including a 3 car garage, finished basement that can be used for an office, rec. room, gym, or more. Plenty of room for boats, RV's, trucks, or guest parking. Electric/water hook-ups available for an RV. There are a varieties of Apple, lemon and Nectarine trees! Enjoy a private gated garden and a large chicken coop to enjoy fresh eggs and vegetables. Enjoy that faraway country feel yet close to schools, shopping, freeway and beach. New Leaf and other shops coming soon. School bus stops at your driveway! This is truly an amazing property!
Public Records
Apr 25, 2008
Sold
$857,500
$303/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80784571
Apr 26, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Apr 25, 2008
Sold
$857,500
$303/sq ft
Mar 28, 2008
Contingent
—
Mar 14, 2008
Listed
$895,000
$316/sq ft
+4
Priced to sell. Beautifully maintained custom built light filled home has spacious open floor plan. Large kitchen has newer microwave over oven combo, hdwood flrs, and tons of oak cabinets. The living rm has soaring cathedral ceilings with frnch drs to sunny deck. New roof 03/07. Huge loft is 3rd bedrm with plenty of rm to add a 4th. Huge 3 car gar has wkshp area w/ xtra storage. Sunny 1+ acre!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,864 (+7.5%)
$1,024,047 + $398,240
$1,422,287
2024
$15,686 (+1.6%)
$1,003,967 + $390,432
$1,394,399
2023
$15,441 (+1.9%)
$1,003,967 + $390,432
$1,394,399
2022
$15,158 (+2.5%)
$984,282 + $382,776
$1,367,058
2021
$14,784 (+1.5%)
$964,982 + $375,271
$1,340,253
2020
$14,564 (+2.9%)
$946,061 + $367,912
$1,313,973
2019
$14,160 (+2.5%)
$936,360 + $364,140
$1,300,500
2018
$13,818 (+26.7%)
$918,000 + $357,000
$1,275,000
2017
$10,908 (+2.7%)
$492,322 + $478,176
$970,498
2016
$10,621 (+0.7%)
$492,322 + $478,176
$970,498
2015
$10,547 (+10.9%)
$482,668 + $468,800
$951,468
2014
$9,511 (+15.5%)
$428,740 + $416,419
$845,159
2013
$8,233 (+7.2%)
$428,740 + $416,419
$845,159
2012
$7,683 (−5.3%)
$366,444 + $355,914
$722,358
2011
$8,117 (−4.0%)
$352,350 + $342,225
$694,575
2010
$8,455 (−0.7%)
$374,100 + $363,350
$737,450
2009
$8,516 (+168.1%)
$391,500 + $380,250
$771,750
2008
$3,177
$391,500 + $380,250
$771,750
Tax history for 2284 Trout Gulch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,864 (+7.5%)
$1,024,047 + $398,240
$1,422,287
2024
$15,686 (+1.6%)
$1,003,967 + $390,432
$1,394,399
2023
$15,441 (+1.9%)
$1,003,967 + $390,432
$1,394,399
2022
$15,158 (+2.5%)
$984,282 + $382,776
$1,367,058
2021
$14,784 (+1.5%)
$964,982 + $375,271
$1,340,253
2020
$14,564 (+2.9%)
$946,061 + $367,912
$1,313,973
2019
$14,160 (+2.5%)
$936,360 + $364,140
$1,300,500
2018
$13,818 (+26.7%)
$918,000 + $357,000
$1,275,000
2017
$10,908 (+2.7%)
$492,322 + $478,176
$970,498
2016
$10,621 (+0.7%)
$492,322 + $478,176
$970,498
2015
$10,547 (+10.9%)
$482,668 + $468,800
$951,468
2014
$9,511 (+15.5%)
$428,740 + $416,419
$845,159
2013
$8,233 (+7.2%)
$428,740 + $416,419
$845,159
2012
$7,683 (−5.3%)
$366,444 + $355,914
$722,358
2011
$8,117 (−4.0%)
$352,350 + $342,225
$694,575
2010
$8,455 (−0.7%)
$374,100 + $363,350
$737,450
2009
$8,516 (+168.1%)
$391,500 + $380,250
$771,750
2008
$3,177
$391,500 + $380,250
$771,750
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.52 Acres
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
2,832
Year built
1986
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
04112150
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 3
Garage (Maximum): 3
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces: 3
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Room Information
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Gas)
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Concrete Slab
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,832
Property Information
Horse Property: Yes
Horse Property Description: Pasture
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 1.522
Lot Description: Grade (Mostly Level)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RA
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Propane On Site
Water Information
Water: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Valencia Elementary
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School: Aptos High
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Location Information
From Soquel Dr turn onto Trout Gulch Rd.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,832
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.52 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 04112150
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Valencia Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 15 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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Estimated sale price
$1.83M – $2.22M
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