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Off Market Nov 2003 for $1M

$2,479,235

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,530/mo

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3,031

sq ft

280 RANCHITOS DEL SOL, Aptos, CA 95003

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

2 sq ftLot Size

$818Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Janice Spencer •DRE #00611769 • Janice Spencer, Broker

Contact: (831) 476-0609

Bought with Joan Ellis • Janice Spencer, Broker

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•Source:MLSListings #ML80318196

Redfin Estimate

$2,479,235

$1.4M since sold in November 2003$58K since August

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This home's estimate is 47.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.69M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,570,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,700 sq ft
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SOLD DEC 2, 2025
$3,600,000
B
3 beds3.5 baths3,113 sq ft
188 Zanzibar Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$1,290,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,911 sq ft
562 Cuesta Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$1,200,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,778 sq ft
525 Clubhouse Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$1,530,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,062 sq ft
140 Vista Mar Ct, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$921,400
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,523 sq ft
140 Baker Rd, Aptos, CA 95003

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Market trends in 95003, CA

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Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

97.7%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$44K MoM

Avg. days on market

28d

4 days MoM

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Sale history for 280 RANCHITOS DEL SOL

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Nov 12, 2003

Sold

$1,050,000

$346/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80318196

Nov 13, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Oct 2, 2003

Sold

$1,050,000

$346/sq ft

Mar 31, 2003

Listed

$1,198,000

$395/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 14, 2000

Sold

$840,000

$277/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80016774

Jul 14, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Jun 30, 2000

Sold

$840,000

$277/sq ft

Apr 28, 2000

Listed

$895,000

$295/sq ft

Public Records

May 8, 1990

Sold

$330,000

$109/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,860 (+7.5%)

$882,094 + $1,010,320

$1,892,414

2024

$20,338 (+1.5%)

$864,798 + $990,510

$1,855,308

2023

$20,034 (+1.8%)

$864,798 + $990,510

$1,855,308

2022

$19,684 (+2.3%)

$847,841 + $971,088

$1,818,929

2021

$19,245 (+1.5%)

$831,217 + $952,048

$1,783,265

2020

$18,960 (+1.7%)

$814,918 + $933,380

$1,748,298

2019

$18,636 (+2.6%)

$806,562 + $923,810

$1,730,372

2018

$18,167 (+8.0%)

$790,748 + $905,696

$1,696,444

2017

$16,821 (+4.4%)

$735,042 + $784,526

$1,519,568

2016

$16,114 (+7.3%)

$735,042 + $784,526

$1,519,568

2015

$15,023 (+6.0%)

$720,629 + $744,810

$1,465,439

2014

$14,171 (+19.2%)

$695,900 + $521,926

$1,217,826

2013

$11,889 (+7.2%)

$695,900 + $521,926

$1,217,826

2012

$11,086 (−3.6%)

$605,280 + $453,960

$1,059,240

2011

$11,504 (−1.4%)

$582,000 + $436,500

$1,018,500

2010

$11,668 (−1.9%)

$606,000 + $454,500

$1,060,500

2009

$11,895 (−2.4%)

$618,000 + $463,500

$1,081,500

2008

$12,191

$630,000 + $472,500

$1,102,500

Tax history for 280 RANCHITOS DEL SOL

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,860 (+7.5%)

$882,094 + $1,010,320

$1,892,414

2024

$20,338 (+1.5%)

$864,798 + $990,510

$1,855,308

2023

$20,034 (+1.8%)

$864,798 + $990,510

$1,855,308

2022

$19,684 (+2.3%)

$847,841 + $971,088

$1,818,929

2021

$19,245 (+1.5%)

$831,217 + $952,048

$1,783,265

2020

$18,960 (+1.7%)

$814,918 + $933,380

$1,748,298

2019

$18,636 (+2.6%)

$806,562 + $923,810

$1,730,372

2018

$18,167 (+8.0%)

$790,748 + $905,696

$1,696,444

2017

$16,821 (+4.4%)

$735,042 + $784,526

$1,519,568

2016

$16,114 (+7.3%)

$735,042 + $784,526

$1,519,568

2015

$15,023 (+6.0%)

$720,629 + $744,810

$1,465,439

2014

$14,171 (+19.2%)

$695,900 + $521,926

$1,217,826

2013

$11,889 (+7.2%)

$695,900 + $521,926

$1,217,826

2012

$11,086 (−3.6%)

$605,280 + $453,960

$1,059,240

2011

$11,504 (−1.4%)

$582,000 + $436,500

$1,018,500

2010

$11,668 (−1.9%)

$606,000 + $454,500

$1,060,500

2009

$11,895 (−2.4%)

$618,000 + $463,500

$1,081,500

2008

$12,191

$630,000 + $472,500

$1,102,500

*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

Baths

3.5

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.63 Acres

Year renovated

2017

Sq. Ft.

5,078

Year built

2017

Style

Vacant Land

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

10531118

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

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): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Guest/Visitor Parking
Garage Spaces: 2

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: 2+ Primary Suites/Retreats, Ground Floor Bedroom

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Minimum): 4
# of Baths (Maximum): 4
Bathroom Description: 2+ Tubs, 2+ Stall Shower, Tub in Master Bedroom, Tub w/Jets

Room Information
Den/Study/Office, Artist Studio, Formal Entry, Storage
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), 2+ Ovens, Oven (Self Cleaning), Oven (Built-In), 220 Volt Outlet

Interior Features
Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
Flooring: Carpet (Wall-to-Wall), Hardwood

Fireplace Information
Fireplace Description: In Family Room, In Living Room, Wood-Burning, Gas Log, Fireplace Available

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Gas (Propane)

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Mountains, Canyon, Local/Neighborhood, Ocean, Valley, City Lights
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Deck

Building Information
Builder Architect: GILBERT
Style: Contemporary
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Exterior: Wood
Concrete Perimeter

Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 3,031

Property Information
Level (Street/Main): 2 or more Master Suites, Bedroom(s)
Property Primary ID: 279032

Lot Information
Lot Description: Grade (Sloped Up)
Lot Location: Oceanfront, Cul-de-Sac
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Zoning: RA

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Features: Insulation (Per Owner)
Sewer Septic: Septic Tank/Pump

Water Information
Water: Private/Mutual

Location

School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,078
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.63 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 2017
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10531118

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Valencia Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.8mi

8/10

Aptos Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi

5/10

Aptos High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

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, 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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Aptos, CA • 95003

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In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$2.36M – $2.85M

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Home values near 280 RANCHITOS DEL SOL

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
181 Ranchitos del Sol, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1203 Sq. Ft.	$1,166,491
203 Ranchitos del Sol, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1904 Sq. Ft.	$1,497,447

Address	Redfin Estimate
365 Ranchitos del Sol, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2118 Sq. Ft.	$1,594,275
303 Ranchitos del Sol, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2887 Sq. Ft.	$1,621,157

Address	Redfin Estimate
211 Ranchitos del Sol, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2989 Sq. Ft.	$1,529,086
300 Ranchitos del Sol, Aptos, CA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$1,519,923

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