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Off Market Nov 2017 for $945K

$1,653,014

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,036/mo

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2,236

sq ft

3856 Porter Gulch Rd, Aptos, CA 95003

About this home

Exquisite Country Farmhouse in the Redwoods! This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is 2236 ft. Of open, spacious, delight on almost a half an acre of "flat and usable" land. .. A Sunny Redwood Paradise! With an open inviting yard, Volley Ball & Basket Ball Courts, BBQ/Fire-pit area, decks and a seasonal creek, this setting will appeals to all of your senses. This beauty has just undergone an impeccable remodel and the list of improvements is impressive! New plumbing & electrical, interior paint, heating system, hardwood floors and carpet, and kitchen. Custom cabinets, granite counters, all new appliances, farmhouse sink, hardwood floors. All rooms are Ethernet enabled. Exterior: Shrub clearing, grading, and gravel. Trenches installed around key perimeter locations for drainage. Gopher wire netting, deck off BR, rain gutters, & paint. A country feeling yet centrally located. .. 5 min. to Capitola Village & Beach, 7 min. to 41st Avenue, and yet only 2 1/2 min to Cabrillo College.

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

0.52 acresLot Size

$739Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Laura Lee Magana •DRE #00985267 • David Lyng Real Estate

Contact: 831-334-6344

Bought with Melissa Stearns •DRE #01700756 • KW Thrive Santa Cruz

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81668321

Redfin Estimate

$1,653,014

$708K since sold in November 2017$47K since August

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C
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D
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Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

97.7%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$44K MoM

Avg. days on market

28d

4 days MoM

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Sale history for 3856 Porter Gulch Rd

Date

Event

Price

Greater Lansing AoR #ML81668321

Nov 2, 2017

Sold

$945,000

$423/sq ft

Nov 2, 2017

Sold

$945,000

$423/sq ft

Oct 6, 2017

Contingent

—

Aug 29, 2017

Price Changed

$925,000

$414/sq ft

Aug 12, 2017

Price Changed

$959,000

$429/sq ft

Jul 2, 2017

Listed

$989,000

$442/sq ft

Jul 2, 2017

Listed

$925,000

$414/sq ft

Exquisite Country Farmhouse in the Redwoods! This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is 2236 ft. Of open, spacious, delight on almost a half an acre of "flat and usable" land...A Sunny Redwood Paradise! With an open inviting yard, Volley Ball & Basket Ball Courts, BBQ/Fire-pit area, decks and a seasonal creek, this setting will appeals to all of your senses. This beauty has just undergone an impeccable remodel and the list of improvements is impressive! New plumbing & electrical, interior paint, heating system, hardwood floors and carpet, and kitchen. Custom cabinets, granite counters, all new appliances, farmhouse sink, hardwood floors. All rooms are Ethernet enabled. Exterior: Shrub clearing, grading, and gravel. Trenches installed around key perimeter locations for drainage. Gopher wire netting, deck off BR, rain gutters, & paint. A country feeling yet centrally located...5 min. to Capitola Village & Beach, 7 min. to 41st Avenue, and yet only 2 1/2 min to Cabrillo College.

MLSListings #ML81458406

Sep 3, 2015

Sold

$713,500

$319/sq ft

Jul 27, 2015

Pending

—

Jun 15, 2015

Relisted

—

Jun 15, 2015

Contingent

—

Apr 6, 2015

Listed

$789,000

$353/sq ft

+17

AUTHENTIC FARMHOME IN THE REDWOODS W/ SUN, GARDENS, FRUIT TREES, FENCED, ALL USABLE LAND IN REAL PRIVACY, EVEN A LITTLE SOMETIMES CREEK. LOTS OF OLD FASHIONED CHARM. HUGE BARN-LIKE LR/FR W/ HARDWOOD FLRS, FRENCH DOORS TO TREX DECK AND GARDENS BEYOND, LOVELY COUNTRY KITCHEN, ON-DEMAND WH, NEWER HIGH-END SEPTIC, 2-CAR GARAGE. NEEDS SOME REFRESHING, RMDLD LAST IN 1979. WELL WORTH THE EFFORT. WONDERFULLY PRIVATE SETTING CLOSE TO CABRILLO.

Public Records

Aug 23, 1991

Sold

$320,000

$143/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 19, 1977

Sold

$25,000

$11/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,902 (+7.1%)

$752,674 + $322,575

$1,075,249

2024

$12,044 (+1.8%)

$737,916 + $316,250

$1,054,166

2023

$11,825 (+0.8%)

$737,916 + $316,250

$1,054,166

2022

$11,729 (+3.2%)

$723,447 + $310,049

$1,033,496

2021

$11,365 (+0.8%)

$709,262 + $303,969

$1,013,231

2020

$11,273 (+2.3%)

$695,355 + $298,009

$993,364

2019

$11,016 (+1.3%)

$688,225 + $294,953

$983,178

2018

$10,871 (+27.5%)

$674,730 + $289,170

$963,900

2017

$8,525 (+5.9%)

$509,439 + $218,331

$727,770

2016

$8,047 (+50.2%)

$509,439 + $218,331

$727,770

2015

$5,356 (+1.6%)

$499,450 + $214,050

$713,500

2014

$5,273 (−0.2%)

$252,448 + $209,172

$461,620

2013

$5,285 (+1.7%)

$252,448 + $209,172

$461,620

2012

$5,198 (+2.1%)

$251,307 + $208,227

$459,534

2011

$5,093 (+1.2%)

$246,379 + $204,144

$450,523

2010

$5,034 (−0.5%)

$241,548 + $200,141

$441,689

2009

$5,062 (+2.7%)

$239,743 + $198,645

$438,388

2008

$4,926

$240,313 + $199,117

$439,430

Tax history for 3856 Porter Gulch Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,902 (+7.1%)

$752,674 + $322,575

$1,075,249

2024

$12,044 (+1.8%)

$737,916 + $316,250

$1,054,166

2023

$11,825 (+0.8%)

$737,916 + $316,250

$1,054,166

2022

$11,729 (+3.2%)

$723,447 + $310,049

$1,033,496

2021

$11,365 (+0.8%)

$709,262 + $303,969

$1,013,231

2020

$11,273 (+2.3%)

$695,355 + $298,009

$993,364

2019

$11,016 (+1.3%)

$688,225 + $294,953

$983,178

2018

$10,871 (+27.5%)

$674,730 + $289,170

$963,900

2017

$8,525 (+5.9%)

$509,439 + $218,331

$727,770

2016

$8,047 (+50.2%)

$509,439 + $218,331

$727,770

2015

$5,356 (+1.6%)

$499,450 + $214,050

$713,500

2014

$5,273 (−0.2%)

$252,448 + $209,172

$461,620

2013

$5,285 (+1.7%)

$252,448 + $209,172

$461,620

2012

$5,198 (+2.1%)

$251,307 + $208,227

$459,534

2011

$5,093 (+1.2%)

$246,379 + $204,144

$450,523

2010

$5,034 (−0.5%)

$241,548 + $200,141

$441,689

2009

$5,062 (+2.7%)

$239,743 + $198,645

$438,388

2008

$4,926

$240,313 + $199,117

$439,430

*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

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.52 Acres

Year renovated

1935

Sq. Ft.

2,236

Year built

1935

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

04006102

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

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
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Detached, Guest/Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, Parking Area, Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 10

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Jack & Jill, Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Updated Bath(s)

Room Information
Laundry Room
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room, Sunken Dining Area
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Gas), Countertop (Granite), Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Hookups (Gas), Oven Range (Gas)

Interior Features
Laundry: Hookup (Gas Dryer), In Utility Room, Inside
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl/Linoleum

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas), Propane

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Forest/Woods, Mountains
Fencing: Complete Perimeter, Gate
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Barbecue Area, Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Other (See Remarks)

Building Information
Style: Contemporary, Country English
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood, Wood Frame
Combination

Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,236

Property Information
Property Condition: Other (See Remarks)

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.523
Lot Description: Grade (Level)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RA

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulation (Per Owner), Low Flow Toilet, Tankless Water Heater, Walls Insulated
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic, Septic Engineered
Utilities: Propane On Site

Water Information
Water: Storage Tank, Well (Shared)

Location

2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: Detached garage

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2

School Information
Elementary School: Mar Vista Elementary
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Middle School: Aptos Junior High
High School: Aptos High
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified

Location Information
Go up Porter Gulch until Hudson Lane, just past Hudson Lane is 3856 on the right. Plenty of off street parking.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,236
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 04006102

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

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Schools

Main Street Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi

7/10

New Brighton Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

7/10

Soquel High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

10/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance 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

5 days above 86° expected this year, 10 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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Aptos, CA • 95003

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$1.57M – $1.90M

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Home values near 3856 Porter Gulch Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3896 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1307 Sq. Ft.	$1,448,327
3946 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$1,185,599

Address	Redfin Estimate
3912 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 723 Sq. Ft.	$939,168
3980 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2870 Sq. Ft.	$1,858,466

Address	Redfin Estimate
3920 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1090 Sq. Ft.	$998,342
3646 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 884 Sq. Ft.	$1,037,769

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