Breathtaking sun drenched country estate on 14 acres of pristine forest and rolling open pastures. Fruit trees and gardens galore will keep you fed and busy all year round. Home features a newly, tastefully remodeled kitchen and master bath. Cherrywood floors, open beam ceilings, large rooms with views out every window. Large Garage and ADU allow for guests, family, tenants and projects.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
14.07 acresLot Size
$854Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Heidi Hart•DRE #01703922• California Dreaming
Contact: 831-247-9410
Bought with Eli Karon•DRE #01732369• Karon Properties
Nestled on a sunny hilltop of a 5 acre clearing among giant oaks and evergreens this enchanting rancher w/ sprawling decks overlooking gently descending pasture offers private, serene & pristine country living all w/ in 8 short mins to Aptos Village shopping ctr & miles of unspoiled beaches along the coast of Monterey Bay. Organic vegetables & 50+ different fruit trees thrive on this 14+ acres of nature lover's paradise. An equestrian dream setting. Hike, bike or horseback trails in the nearby 10,000 acre redwood forest of Nicene Marks State Park. Rich cherry hardwood floors, granite slab kitchen counters, hardwood kitchen cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, island sink, frameless shower glass door & deep soaking tub are just a few of the many striking attributes of this home. Attached to the garage is a spacious art studio w/ its own private deck and entrance. Cul de sac has pad with RV connections. Area ranches this size are rarely for sale this close to the Village. Must See!
Public Records
Jul 22, 1998
Sold
$550,000
$192/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 3, 1970
Sold
$53,000
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,145 (+7.4%)
$1,163,615 + $541,216
$1,704,831
2024
$18,751 (+1.6%)
$1,140,799 + $530,604
$1,671,403
2023
$18,460 (+1.9%)
$1,140,799 + $530,604
$1,671,403
2022
$18,124 (−12.2%)
$1,118,430 + $520,200
$1,638,630
2021
$20,631 (+118.2%)
$1,096,500 + $510,000
$1,606,500
2020
$9,456 (+4.3%)
$1,313,468 + $530,439
$1,843,907
2019
$9,065 (+2.6%)
$430,047 + $385,742
$815,789
2018
$8,837 (+0.8%)
$421,615 + $378,178
$799,793
2017
$8,771 (+2.7%)
$405,244 + $363,493
$768,737
2016
$8,542 (+0.8%)
$405,244 + $363,493
$768,737
2015
$8,473 (+2.2%)
$397,298 + $356,366
$753,664
2014
$8,292 (−0.3%)
$383,664 + $344,137
$727,801
2013
$8,321 (+5.1%)
$383,664 + $344,137
$727,801
2012
$7,920 (+5.7%)
$381,930 + $342,582
$724,512
2011
$7,495 (+1.3%)
$374,441 + $335,865
$710,306
2010
$7,401 (−0.2%)
$367,099 + $305,916
$673,015
2009
$7,419 (+2.5%)
$364,355 + $303,630
$667,985
2008
$7,236
$365,221 + $304,351
$669,572
Tax history for 345 Flume Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,145 (+7.4%)
$1,163,615 + $541,216
$1,704,831
2024
$18,751 (+1.6%)
$1,140,799 + $530,604
$1,671,403
2023
$18,460 (+1.9%)
$1,140,799 + $530,604
$1,671,403
2022
$18,124 (−12.2%)
$1,118,430 + $520,200
$1,638,630
2021
$20,631 (+118.2%)
$1,096,500 + $510,000
$1,606,500
2020
$9,456 (+4.3%)
$1,313,468 + $530,439
$1,843,907
2019
$9,065 (+2.6%)
$430,047 + $385,742
$815,789
2018
$8,837 (+0.8%)
$421,615 + $378,178
$799,793
2017
$8,771 (+2.7%)
$405,244 + $363,493
$768,737
2016
$8,542 (+0.8%)
$405,244 + $363,493
$768,737
2015
$8,473 (+2.2%)
$397,298 + $356,366
$753,664
2014
$8,292 (−0.3%)
$383,664 + $344,137
$727,801
2013
$8,321 (+5.1%)
$383,664 + $344,137
$727,801
2012
$7,920 (+5.7%)
$381,930 + $342,582
$724,512
2011
$7,495 (+1.3%)
$374,441 + $335,865
$710,306
2010
$7,401 (−0.2%)
$367,099 + $305,916
$673,015
2009
$7,419 (+2.5%)
$364,355 + $303,630
$667,985
2008
$7,236
$365,221 + $304,351
$669,572
*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
Stories
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Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
14.07 Acres
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
2,871
Year built
1961
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10514116
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
A
Agriculture
The purposes of the A Agriculture Zone District are to encourage and provide for noncommercial agricultural uses, such as family farming and animal raising, and to allow limited commercial agricultural activities, on the small amounts of agricultural land remaining in the County which are not designated as commercially suitable, but which still constitute a productive natural resource; to provide for agricultural uses of a higher intensity in rural areas than those allowed in the RA Residential Agricultural Zone District where such use is compatible with the surrounding land uses and the environmental constraints of the land; to maintain options for a diversity of farm operations; to implement the agricultural preservation policy of Chapter 16.50 SCCC; and to maintain productive open space and rural character in the County.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Detached, Guest/Visitor Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 20
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bedrooms: Primary Suite/Retreat
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Primary - Oversized Tub, 2+ Showers Over Tubs, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub in Master Bedroom, Updated Bath(s)
Room Information
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room, Other (See Remarks)