3 Cottages plus detached office and art studio on just over two acres. Mostly level site with paths through groves of bamboo. The cottages are in poor to fair condition but this property is a blank slate for possbilities!. Easy fast access to Cabrillo, Freeway and beach. This would make a lovely custom home site or live in one while you repair and rent the others.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
1.97 acresLot Size
$528Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Greg Weber•DRE #01856328• Vista Properties Inc
Contact: (831) 462-1406
Bought with Greg Weber•DRE #01856328• Vista Properties Inc
INCREDIBLE SECRET GARDEN SHANGRI-LA MINUTES TO CABRILLO. ALMOST 2AC (2PARCELS) OF LANDSCAPED ECSTASY. LOTS OF FLAT LAND. LIMITLESS POTENTIAL 3 COTTAGES, YURT OFFICE & STUDIO. COTTAGES ARE FIXERS SOLD AS-IS.
MLSListings #ML80631953
Sep 14, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Aug 15, 2006
Sold
$785,000
$435/sq ft
May 30, 2006
Listed
$795,000
$440/sq ft
+4
MLSListings #1
Jul 18, 2006
Price Changed
$795,000
$440/sq ft
Public Records
May 28, 1999
Sold
$400,000
$221/sq ft
Public Records
May 6, 1974
Sold
$39,000
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,812 (+7.5%)
$447,440 + $79,681
$527,121
2024
$6,337 (+1.8%)
$438,667 + $78,119
$516,786
2023
$6,224 (+0.9%)
$438,667 + $78,119
$516,786
2022
$6,169 (+4.2%)
$430,066 + $76,587
$506,653
2021
$5,921 (−0.9%)
$421,633 + $75,085
$496,718
2020
$5,975 (+4.8%)
$413,366 + $73,613
$486,979
2019
$5,700 (+1.3%)
$409,127 + $72,858
$481,985
2018
$5,629 (+1.2%)
$401,105 + $71,430
$472,535
2017
$5,564 (+5.7%)
$385,529 + $68,656
$454,185
2016
$5,264 (+3.3%)
$385,529 + $68,656
$454,185
2015
$5,095 (−6.5%)
$377,970 + $67,310
$445,280
2014
$5,448 (−7.7%)
$282,000 + $188,000
$470,000
2013
$5,906 (+4.9%)
$282,000 + $188,000
$470,000
2012
$5,630 (−5.1%)
$430,560 + $82,524
$513,084
2011
$5,931 (−2.1%)
$414,000 + $79,350
$493,350
2010
$6,059 (−0.3%)
$438,000 + $83,950
$521,950
2009
$6,079 (−25.1%)
$450,000 + $86,250
$536,250
2008
$8,118
$450,000 + $86,250
$536,250
Tax history for 3614 PORTER GULCH Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,812 (+7.5%)
$447,440 + $79,681
$527,121
2024
$6,337 (+1.8%)
$438,667 + $78,119
$516,786
2023
$6,224 (+0.9%)
$438,667 + $78,119
$516,786
2022
$6,169 (+4.2%)
$430,066 + $76,587
$506,653
2021
$5,921 (−0.9%)
$421,633 + $75,085
$496,718
2020
$5,975 (+4.8%)
$413,366 + $73,613
$486,979
2019
$5,700 (+1.3%)
$409,127 + $72,858
$481,985
2018
$5,629 (+1.2%)
$401,105 + $71,430
$472,535
2017
$5,564 (+5.7%)
$385,529 + $68,656
$454,185
2016
$5,264 (+3.3%)
$385,529 + $68,656
$454,185
2015
$5,095 (−6.5%)
$377,970 + $67,310
$445,280
2014
$5,448 (−7.7%)
$282,000 + $188,000
$470,000
2013
$5,906 (+4.9%)
$282,000 + $188,000
$470,000
2012
$5,630 (−5.1%)
$430,560 + $82,524
$513,084
2011
$5,931 (−2.1%)
$414,000 + $79,350
$493,350
2010
$6,059 (−0.3%)
$438,000 + $83,950
$521,950
2009
$6,079 (−25.1%)
$450,000 + $86,250
$536,250
2008
$8,118
$450,000 + $86,250
$536,250
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.58 Acres
Year renovated
1927
Sq. Ft.
652
Year built
1927
Style
Other
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
04007105
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
RA
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
Parking Description: No Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (Minimum): 3
# of Baths (Maximum): 3
Room Information
Artist Studio
Family Room Description: No Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: No Formal Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet (Area), Vinyl/Linoleum
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Description: In Living Room, Wood-Burning, Fireplace Available
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Electric
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Style: Cabin
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Exterior: Wood
Post & Pier
Building Height (Minimum): 1
Building Height (Maximum): 1
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,806
Property Information
Property Condition: Fixer Upper
Property Primary ID: 186941
Lot Information
Lot Description: Grade (Level)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Agent
Zoning: RA
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Septic Tank/Pump
Water Information
Water: Well (Domestic)
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Soquel Union Elementary
High School: Soquel High
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 652
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.58 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 1927
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 04007105
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
Main Street Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
7/10
New Brighton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
7/10
Soquel High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
9/10
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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
4 days above 86° expected this year, 8 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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Estimated sale price
$906,000 – $1.10M
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