This immaculate three story home boasts 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (2 full/2 half), vaulted ceilings, skylights, a media room (complete with wet bar and refrigerator), a bonus room (office? gym?), newer carpeting throughout, a 50-year Presidential Roof, a large two car garage, lots of storage, and a huge deck that is perfect for entertaining! This is the only home in the development with an additional off-street parking space. Located in a beautiful, serene setting; just a 5 minute walk to beautiful Hidden Beach! Amazing attention to detail including high end, custom finishes! Some examples include: custom Johnson Art Glass light fixtures; custom built white oak cabinetry in master bedroom and media room; white bronze sinks, custom granite work, heated flooring, and dual shower heads in master bathroom; commercial Wolf oven and hood in kitchen; energy efficient heater and air purification system. Located in a top rated school district! Wonderful beach home or permanent residence!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
7,362 sq ftLot Size
$666Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Stephanie McCormick•DRE #01912549• Intero Real Estate Services
Listed by Ronald Schacher•DRE #00864655• Intero Real Estate Services
Contact: 831-431-6380
Bought with Katcha Burnett•DRE #01367494• Intero Real Estate Services
This immaculate three story home boasts 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (2 full/2 half), vaulted ceilings, skylights, a media room (complete with wet bar and refrigerator), a bonus room (office? gym?), newer carpeting throughout, a 50-year Presidential Roof, a large two car garage, lots of storage, and a huge deck that is perfect for entertaining! This is the only home in the development with an additional off-street parking space. Located in a beautiful, serene setting; just a 5 minute walk to beautiful Hidden Beach! Amazing attention to detail including high end, custom finishes! Some examples include: custom Johnson Art Glass light fixtures; custom built white oak cabinetry in master bedroom and media room; white bronze sinks, custom granite work, heated flooring, and dual shower heads in master bathroom; commercial Wolf oven and hood in kitchen; energy efficient heater and air purification system. Located in a top rated school district! Wonderful beach home or permanent residence!!
Public Records
May 10, 1989
Sold
$309,000
$110/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 18, 1987
Sold
$235,000
$84/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 26, 1985
Sold
$2,920,000
$1,043/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 26, 1983
Sold
$1,042,000
$372/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,557 (+7.7%)
$740,222 + $493,481
$1,233,703
2024
$14,446 (+2.0%)
$725,708 + $483,805
$1,209,513
2023
$14,168 (+2.1%)
$725,708 + $483,805
$1,209,513
2022
$13,877 (+2.7%)
$711,478 + $474,319
$1,185,797
2021
$13,510 (+1.7%)
$697,528 + $465,018
$1,162,546
2020
$13,291 (+1.8%)
$683,851 + $455,900
$1,139,751
2019
$13,057 (+2.7%)
$676,838 + $451,226
$1,128,064
2018
$12,710 (+99.9%)
$663,567 + $442,378
$1,105,945
2017
$6,359 (+2.5%)
$242,547 + $257,098
$499,645
2016
$6,204 (+1.3%)
$242,547 + $257,098
$499,645
2015
$6,124 (+2.5%)
$237,791 + $252,057
$489,848
2014
$5,975 (−0.4%)
$229,631 + $243,408
$473,039
2013
$5,998 (+4.9%)
$229,631 + $243,408
$473,039
2012
$5,719 (+2.4%)
$228,593 + $242,308
$470,901
2011
$5,584 (+1.3%)
$224,111 + $237,557
$461,668
2010
$5,513 (+0.2%)
$219,717 + $232,899
$452,616
2009
$5,500 (+2.8%)
$218,075 + $231,158
$449,233
2008
$5,349
$218,593 + $231,707
$450,300
Tax history for 296 Dry Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,557 (+7.7%)
$740,222 + $493,481
$1,233,703
2024
$14,446 (+2.0%)
$725,708 + $483,805
$1,209,513
2023
$14,168 (+2.1%)
$725,708 + $483,805
$1,209,513
2022
$13,877 (+2.7%)
$711,478 + $474,319
$1,185,797
2021
$13,510 (+1.7%)
$697,528 + $465,018
$1,162,546
2020
$13,291 (+1.8%)
$683,851 + $455,900
$1,139,751
2019
$13,057 (+2.7%)
$676,838 + $451,226
$1,128,064
2018
$12,710 (+99.9%)
$663,567 + $442,378
$1,105,945
2017
$6,359 (+2.5%)
$242,547 + $257,098
$499,645
2016
$6,204 (+1.3%)
$242,547 + $257,098
$499,645
2015
$6,124 (+2.5%)
$237,791 + $252,057
$489,848
2014
$5,975 (−0.4%)
$229,631 + $243,408
$473,039
2013
$5,998 (+4.9%)
$229,631 + $243,408
$473,039
2012
$5,719 (+2.4%)
$228,593 + $242,308
$470,901
2011
$5,584 (+1.3%)
$224,111 + $237,557
$461,668
2010
$5,513 (+0.2%)
$219,717 + $232,899
$452,616
2009
$5,500 (+2.8%)
$218,075 + $231,158
$449,233
2008
$5,349
$218,593 + $231,707
$450,300
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,362
Year renovated
2026
Sq. Ft.
2,800
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
05314127
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
$50 /month
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on Aug 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Assigned Spaces, Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, Parking Area
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 1
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Room Information
Bonus/Hobby Room, Den/Study/Office, Loft, Media/Home Theatre, Office Area
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area