Beautiful home in Upper Sumner Woods. A VERY short, easy, beautiful walk to Hidden Beach!! Significant recent painting, all new designer carpets. Spacious, open floor plan with Family Room or office. Generous room sizes. Light and bright. High ceilings. Recently staged, shows great. Move in ready!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
3,964 sq ftLot Size
$724Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Bryan MacKenzie•DRE #01176088• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 831-535-8101
Bought with Laura Grenyo•DRE #01364190• Coldwell Banker Realty
This Beautiful Rio Del Mar home sits at the top of Sumner Woods and boasts one of the largest and most usable floor plans. At over 2100 sq. ft. , this very private 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home is perfect for your family or your next vacation home. Hardwood floors, new carpet downstairs, family room up, beach path access and a re-done driveway are just some of the fine details you won't want to miss.
Public Records
Nov 8, 1989
Sold
$250,000
$112/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 26, 1985
Sold
$2,920,000
$1,312/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 22, 1982
Sold
$790,500
$355/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,023 (+7.8%)
$656,210 + $353,344
$1,009,554
2024
$12,080 (+2.1%)
$643,344 + $346,416
$989,760
2023
$11,836 (+2.2%)
$643,344 + $346,416
$989,760
2022
$11,585 (+2.9%)
$630,729 + $339,623
$970,352
2021
$11,254 (+1.7%)
$618,362 + $332,964
$951,326
2020
$11,068 (+1.8%)
$606,237 + $326,435
$932,672
2019
$10,872 (+2.8%)
$600,021 + $323,088
$923,109
2018
$10,581 (+0.9%)
$588,256 + $316,753
$905,009
2017
$10,487 (+2.6%)
$565,414 + $304,454
$869,868
2016
$10,223 (+0.7%)
$565,414 + $304,454
$869,868
2015
$10,149 (+8.5%)
$554,327 + $298,484
$852,811
2014
$9,355 (+14.3%)
$425,536 + $348,165
$773,701
2013
$8,187 (+6.8%)
$425,536 + $348,165
$773,701
2012
$7,666 (−4.7%)
$363,706 + $297,577
$661,283
2011
$8,043 (−3.4%)
$349,717 + $286,132
$635,849
2010
$8,329 (+0.3%)
$371,305 + $303,795
$675,100
2009
$8,306 (+86.4%)
$388,575 + $317,925
$706,500
2008
$4,455
$388,575 + $317,925
$706,500
Tax history for 286 Dry Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,023 (+7.8%)
$656,210 + $353,344
$1,009,554
2024
$12,080 (+2.1%)
$643,344 + $346,416
$989,760
2023
$11,836 (+2.2%)
$643,344 + $346,416
$989,760
2022
$11,585 (+2.9%)
$630,729 + $339,623
$970,352
2021
$11,254 (+1.7%)
$618,362 + $332,964
$951,326
2020
$11,068 (+1.8%)
$606,237 + $326,435
$932,672
2019
$10,872 (+2.8%)
$600,021 + $323,088
$923,109
2018
$10,581 (+0.9%)
$588,256 + $316,753
$905,009
2017
$10,487 (+2.6%)
$565,414 + $304,454
$869,868
2016
$10,223 (+0.7%)
$565,414 + $304,454
$869,868
2015
$10,149 (+8.5%)
$554,327 + $298,484
$852,811
2014
$9,355 (+14.3%)
$425,536 + $348,165
$773,701
2013
$8,187 (+6.8%)
$425,536 + $348,165
$773,701
2012
$7,666 (−4.7%)
$363,706 + $297,577
$661,283
2011
$8,043 (−3.4%)
$349,717 + $286,132
$635,849
2010
$8,329 (+0.3%)
$371,305 + $303,795
$675,100
2009
$8,306 (+86.4%)
$388,575 + $317,925
$706,500
2008
$4,455
$388,575 + $317,925
$706,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,964 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
2,225
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
05314118
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Room Information
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Gas Starter
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,225
Security Features: Security Alarm
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 445379
Restrictions: Other (See Remarks)
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.091
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R-1-4
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 3
HOA Information
Has HOA
Fees Include: Maintenance (Common Area)
HOA Fee: $44
HOA Name: Sumner woods
HOA Primary Phone: 831-688-1090
School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,225
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,964 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 05314118
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Rio Del Mar Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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Estimated 19-29% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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7 days above 85° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.53M – $1.85M
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