OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2015 for $815K

$1,448,327

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,508/mo

•

1,307

sq ft

3896 Porter Gulch Rd, Aptos, CA 95003

About this home

Want charm, style and functionality? Want privacy and nature but stay close to town and commute? Want a fabled neighborhood? Want to walk to the best Farmers Market or Cabrillo College? Want a setting that will captivate? Want 3 bedrooms and an office? Want a gorgeous kitchen? Want your own water supply? Want to love coming home? This home has it all, newly refinished hardwood floors, newer carpet, fresh paint, much updated plumbing , solid roof. Just move in and start loving a natural life.

Single-familyProperty Type

1945Year Built

2.57 acresLot Size

$1,108Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Terry B. Brezsny •DRE #01257150 • Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Contact: 831-588-8485

Bought with Gina Carling •DRE #01480003 • David Lyng Real Estate

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81512400

Redfin Estimate

$1,448,327

$633K since sold in September 2015$101K since August

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This home's estimate is 7.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.34M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$850,000
A
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B
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$895,000
C
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SOLD SEP 1, 2026
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D
3 beds2 baths1,426 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,605,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,798 sq ft
3905 Fairway Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
SOLD JAN 16, 2026
$1,523,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,488 sq ft
3360 Merrill Rd, Aptos, CA 95003

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Market trends in 95003, CA

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 3896 Porter Gulch Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81512400

Sep 23, 2015

Sold

$815,000

$624/sq ft

Sep 13, 2015

Contingent

—

Aug 30, 2015

Listed

$829,000

$634/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 18, 2003

Sold

$609,500

$466/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80320276

Jun 18, 2003

Listing Removed

—

May 18, 2003

Sold

$609,346

$466/sq ft

Apr 9, 2003

Listed

$624,900

$478/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 12, 1988

Sold

$216,000

$165/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 10, 1983

Sold

$151,000

$116/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 18, 1978

Sold

$65,000

$50/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,556 (+7.3%)

$846,415 + $118,380

$964,795

2024

$10,772 (+1.8%)

$829,819 + $116,059

$945,878

2023

$10,578 (+0.8%)

$829,819 + $116,059

$945,878

2022

$10,491 (+3.4%)

$813,548 + $113,783

$927,331

2021

$10,150 (+0.8%)

$797,596 + $111,552

$909,148

2020

$10,068 (+2.3%)

$781,957 + $109,365

$891,322

2019

$9,837 (+1.3%)

$773,939 + $108,243

$882,182

2018

$9,707 (+1.2%)

$758,764 + $106,121

$864,885

2017

$9,590 (+6.1%)

$729,300 + $102,000

$831,300

2016

$9,040 (+17.8%)

$729,300 + $102,000

$831,300

2015

$7,677 (+10.4%)

$715,000 + $100,000

$815,000

2014

$6,951 (+16.0%)

$430,139 + $202,597

$632,736

2013

$5,990 (−8.7%)

$430,139 + $202,597

$632,736

2012

$6,564 (−3.7%)

$367,640 + $173,160

$540,800

2011

$6,818 (−1.4%)

$448,140 + $142,925

$591,065

2010

$6,918 (−2.2%)

$466,620 + $148,819

$615,439

2009

$7,074 (−4.0%)

$475,860 + $151,766

$627,626

2008

$7,367

$485,100 + $154,713

$639,813

Tax history for 3896 Porter Gulch Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,556 (+7.3%)

$846,415 + $118,380

$964,795

2024

$10,772 (+1.8%)

$829,819 + $116,059

$945,878

2023

$10,578 (+0.8%)

$829,819 + $116,059

$945,878

2022

$10,491 (+3.4%)

$813,548 + $113,783

$927,331

2021

$10,150 (+0.8%)

$797,596 + $111,552

$909,148

2020

$10,068 (+2.3%)

$781,957 + $109,365

$891,322

2019

$9,837 (+1.3%)

$773,939 + $108,243

$882,182

2018

$9,707 (+1.2%)

$758,764 + $106,121

$864,885

2017

$9,590 (+6.1%)

$729,300 + $102,000

$831,300

2016

$9,040 (+17.8%)

$729,300 + $102,000

$831,300

2015

$7,677 (+10.4%)

$715,000 + $100,000

$815,000

2014

$6,951 (+16.0%)

$430,139 + $202,597

$632,736

2013

$5,990 (−8.7%)

$430,139 + $202,597

$632,736

2012

$6,564 (−3.7%)

$367,640 + $173,160

$540,800

2011

$6,818 (−1.4%)

$448,140 + $142,925

$591,065

2010

$6,918 (−2.2%)

$466,620 + $148,819

$615,439

2009

$7,074 (−4.0%)

$475,860 + $151,766

$627,626

2008

$7,367

$485,100 + $154,713

$639,813

*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

2.57 Acres

Year renovated

1945

Sq. Ft.

1,307

Year built

1945

Style

Vacant Land

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

04006103

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
Parking Description: Parking Area
Parking Spaces: 4

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Jack & Jill, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile

Room Information
Laundry Room, Storage, Other (See Remarks)
Family Room Description: Other (See Remarks)
Dining Room Description: Dining Area
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Tile), Garbage Disposal, Oven (Gas)

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air, Stove (Wood)

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Composition

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Pillars/Posts/Piers

Property Features
Amenities: Skylight(s)
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,307
Security Features: Security Alarm

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 278683

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 2.571
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RA

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Features: Low Flow Toilet, Skylight(s), Tankless Water Heater
Sewer Septic: Septic Connected
Utilities: Propane On Site

Water Information
Water: Well

Location

School Information
Elementary School District: Soquel Union Elementary
High School District: Santa Cruz City High

Location Information
Exit Park Avenue , towards hills, turn right on Soquel Drive, to Porter Gulch Rd, left on Porter Gulch, past Johana and house is on the right.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,307
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.57 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1945
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 04006103

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 • 1.6mi

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

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

$1.38M – $1.67M

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Home values near 3896 Porter Gulch Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3856 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2236 Sq. Ft.	$1,653,014
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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