Discover the charm and potential of 3360 Merrill Road in Aptos, CA. This exceptional property features a spacious main residence with a private second unit above the garage, perfect for guests, extended family, or rental income. Set on a generously sized lot, the grounds offer incredible possibilities for a lot split or potential rezoning, giving you the freedom to shape your vision for the future. Step outside into beautifully landscaped gardens that evoke the serenity of a secret garden, providing a peaceful retreat just moments from everyday conveniences. Ideally located right off Soquel Drive, youre close to Cabrillo College, local shopping, and the vibrant community of Aptos, with New Brighton State Park and the beaches just a short drive away.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
0.66 acresLot Size
$1,204Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Fred Antaki•DRE #01035303• Main Street Realtors
Contact: 831-295-8850
Bought with Douglas Andrew Gonzalez•DRE #00895924• Coldwell Banker Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82023682
Jan 16, 2026
Sold
$1,523,000
$1,024/sq ft
Jan 16, 2026
Sold
$1,523,000
$1,024/sq ft
Jan 11, 2026
Pending
—
Dec 8, 2025
Pending
—
Dec 8, 2025
Contingent
—
Dec 2, 2025
Relisted
—
Dec 2, 2025
Relisted
—
Nov 26, 2025
Pending
—
Nov 26, 2025
Contingent
—
Nov 11, 2025
Listed
$1,650,000
$1,109/sq ft
Nov 11, 2025
Listed
$1,650,000
$1,109/sq ft
Discover the charm and potential of 3360 Merrill Road in Aptos, CA. This exceptional property features a spacious main residence with a private second unit above the garage, perfect for guests, extended family, or rental income. Set on a generously sized lot, the grounds offer incredible possibilities for a lot split or potential rezoning, giving you the freedom to shape your vision for the future. Step outside into beautifully landscaped gardens that evoke the serenity of a secret garden, providing a peaceful retreat just moments from everyday conveniences. Ideally located right off Soquel Drive, youre close to Cabrillo College, local shopping, and the vibrant community of Aptos, with New Brighton State Park and the beaches just a short drive away.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,497 (+9.3%)
$43,000 + $120,290
$163,290
2024
$3,201 (+3.9%)
$42,157 + $117,932
$160,089
2023
$3,079 (+2.9%)
$42,157 + $117,932
$160,089
2022
$2,993 (+7.3%)
$41,330 + $115,619
$156,949
2021
$2,789 (+1.8%)
$40,520 + $113,352
$153,872
2020
$2,741 (+2.3%)
$39,725 + $111,129
$150,854
2019
$2,679 (+2.4%)
$39,318 + $109,990
$149,308
2018
$2,615 (+1.8%)
$38,547 + $107,833
$146,380
2017
$2,569 (+4.1%)
$37,052 + $103,645
$140,697
2016
$2,469 (+6.7%)
$37,052 + $103,645
$140,697
2015
$2,313 (+2.6%)
$36,325 + $101,613
$137,938
2014
$2,255
$35,078 + $98,126
$133,204
2013
$2,255 (+2.3%)
$35,078 + $98,126
$133,204
2012
$2,204 (+2.5%)
$34,919 + $97,683
$132,602
2011
$2,150 (+1.3%)
$34,234 + $95,768
$130,002
2010
$2,123 (+0.9%)
$33,563 + $93,890
$127,453
2009
$2,105 (+3.3%)
$33,312 + $93,188
$126,500
2008
$2,037
$33,391 + $93,409
$126,800
Tax history for 3360 Merrill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,497 (+9.3%)
$43,000 + $120,290
$163,290
2024
$3,201 (+3.9%)
$42,157 + $117,932
$160,089
2023
$3,079 (+2.9%)
$42,157 + $117,932
$160,089
2022
$2,993 (+7.3%)
$41,330 + $115,619
$156,949
2021
$2,789 (+1.8%)
$40,520 + $113,352
$153,872
2020
$2,741 (+2.3%)
$39,725 + $111,129
$150,854
2019
$2,679 (+2.4%)
$39,318 + $109,990
$149,308
2018
$2,615 (+1.8%)
$38,547 + $107,833
$146,380
2017
$2,569 (+4.1%)
$37,052 + $103,645
$140,697
2016
$2,469 (+6.7%)
$37,052 + $103,645
$140,697
2015
$2,313 (+2.6%)
$36,325 + $101,613
$137,938
2014
$2,255
$35,078 + $98,126
$133,204
2013
$2,255 (+2.3%)
$35,078 + $98,126
$133,204
2012
$2,204 (+2.5%)
$34,919 + $97,683
$132,602
2011
$2,150 (+1.3%)
$34,234 + $95,768
$130,002
2010
$2,123 (+0.9%)
$33,563 + $93,890
$127,453
2009
$2,105 (+3.3%)
$33,312 + $93,188
$126,500
2008
$2,037
$33,391 + $93,409
$126,800
*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
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.66 Acres
Year renovated
1946
Sq. Ft.
1,488
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
03714157
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
R-1-10
Single-Family Residential District 10,000 net developable square feet per dwelling unit
To provide for areas of predominantly single-family residential development in areas which are currently developed to an urban density or which are inside the urban services line or rural services line and have a full range of urban services, or are planned for a full range of urban services.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 3
Garage (Maximum): 3
Parking Description: Detached, Gate/Door Opener, Off-Site Parking, Parking Area
Lot Description: Grade (Gently Sloped), Grade (Mostly Level), Grade (Sloped Up), Possible Lot Split, Potential Re-Zone, Views
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R-1-10
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Lease Information
Current Rent: $700
Financial Information
Assumable Loan: 0.00
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer Connected
Utilities: Primary Meter, Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Leased
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: workshop
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School: Main Street Elementary
Elementary School District: Soquel Union Elementary
Middle School: New Brighton Middle
High School: Soquel High
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Location Information
Directions: Look for the white fence and bushy redwood on the right past where the road narrows. There are 2 parking areas - lower one is in front of garage. Upper parking area is just past the house and redwood tree.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,488
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.66 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: 1946
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 03714157
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Main Street Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
New Brighton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
Soquel High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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
$1.70M – $2.06M
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