Vintage farmhouse built with old-growth redwood and character, located just a few minutes (driving) from Highway 1, New Brighton Beach, and Capitola. On the main floor, you'll find the great room with a cathedral ceiling, kitchen, formal dining room, guest bath, laundry, and huge master suite. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a bath. Downstairs is another bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and a giant workshop with exterior doors and storage. Lots of outdoor spaces and big deck. On the sunny side of Porter Gulch, with a bridge over Porter Creek. House is set back behind a large front yard with native plants and flowers. Lots of parking and room. The yoga/office gazebo and the guest house are behind the main house, among the redwoods. This is a truly special property in a terrific location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
0.9 acresLot Size
$721Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
10 spacesParking
Listed by Janet Dayton•DRE #01061063• Coldwell Banker Realty
Great Reduction! Perfect house for your large family and all your toys. Tri-level living space and detached building with bath that would make perfect workshop/artist studio. Close to services yet country location surrounded by majestic redwood trees. This house has many modern features and will not last long. Put this on your list to see before someone else buys this!
MLSListings #ML80522574
Sep 12, 2005
Sold
$950,000
$335/sq ft
Jul 19, 2005
Listing Removed
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Apr 29, 2005
Listed
$975,000
$344/sq ft
1930's charming country home w/ in law units . Beautiful mature yard, sun. Stellar location, beautiful setting. Little cottage in back is rentable.
Public Records
Jan 11, 1990
Sold
$340,000
$120/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 10, 1987
Sold
$67,500
$24/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 10, 1985
Sold
$235,000
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 3, 1973
Sold
$63,500
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,719 (+7.0%)
$814,329 + $501,984
$1,316,313
2024
$14,687 (+1.8%)
$798,362 + $492,141
$1,290,503
2023
$14,425 (+0.8%)
$798,362 + $492,141
$1,290,503
2022
$14,311 (+3.0%)
$782,708 + $482,491
$1,265,199
2021
$13,896 (+0.8%)
$767,360 + $473,030
$1,240,390
2020
$13,784 (+2.3%)
$752,314 + $463,755
$1,216,069
2019
$13,469 (+105.6%)
$744,600 + $459,000
$1,203,600
2018
$6,551 (+1.2%)
$730,000 + $450,000
$1,180,000
2017
$6,475 (+5.8%)
$216,453 + $320,350
$536,803
2016
$6,120 (+3.0%)
$216,453 + $320,350
$536,803
2015
$5,942 (+1.6%)
$212,209 + $314,069
$526,278
2014
$5,851 (+1.3%)
$204,926 + $303,291
$508,217
2013
$5,777 (+3.5%)
$204,926 + $303,291
$508,217
2012
$5,583 (−50.9%)
$199,680 + $295,526
$495,206
2011
$11,366 (+1.5%)
$192,000 + $284,160
$476,160
2010
$11,203 (−3.4%)
$586,666 + $426,666
$1,013,332
2009
$11,601 (+5.8%)
$582,281 + $423,477
$1,005,758
2008
$10,963
$583,664 + $424,483
$1,008,147
Tax history for 3666 Porter Gulch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,719 (+7.0%)
$814,329 + $501,984
$1,316,313
2024
$14,687 (+1.8%)
$798,362 + $492,141
$1,290,503
2023
$14,425 (+0.8%)
$798,362 + $492,141
$1,290,503
2022
$14,311 (+3.0%)
$782,708 + $482,491
$1,265,199
2021
$13,896 (+0.8%)
$767,360 + $473,030
$1,240,390
2020
$13,784 (+2.3%)
$752,314 + $463,755
$1,216,069
2019
$13,469 (+105.6%)
$744,600 + $459,000
$1,203,600
2018
$6,551 (+1.2%)
$730,000 + $450,000
$1,180,000
2017
$6,475 (+5.8%)
$216,453 + $320,350
$536,803
2016
$6,120 (+3.0%)
$216,453 + $320,350
$536,803
2015
$5,942 (+1.6%)
$212,209 + $314,069
$526,278
2014
$5,851 (+1.3%)
$204,926 + $303,291
$508,217
2013
$5,777 (+3.5%)
$204,926 + $303,291
$508,217
2012
$5,583 (−50.9%)
$199,680 + $295,526
$495,206
2011
$11,366 (+1.5%)
$192,000 + $284,160
$476,160
2010
$11,203 (−3.4%)
$586,666 + $426,666
$1,013,332
2009
$11,601 (+5.8%)
$582,281 + $423,477
$1,005,758
2008
$10,963
$583,664 + $424,483
$1,008,147
*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
5
Baths
3
Stories
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Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.9 Acres
Year renovated
2015
Sq. Ft.
2,836
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
04007107
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.