Welcome to your peaceful escape nestled among the majestic redwoods, offering abundant sunshine and flat, usable land. Located in the prime Aptos location, this home is just off the beaten path to give you that serene and private feel, yet only a short drive up Porter Gulch from beaches, shopping, restaurants, the farmers market, and Cabrillo College. The property features ample parking, space for gardens, and a tranquil stream creating a truly relaxing and natural setting. This is the perfect place to unwind, reconnect with nature, and enjoy all that Aptos has to offer. Seller will consider financing options.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
0.95 acresLot Size
$916Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Erika Reid•DRE #01446351• Bailey Properties
Contact: 831-212-0240
Bought with Taylor Rositano•DRE #02172606• eXp Realty of California Inc
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82007571
Aug 25, 2025
Sold
$790,000
$725/sq ft
Aug 25, 2025
Sold
$790,000
$725/sq ft
Aug 13, 2025
Pending
—
Jul 23, 2025
Pending
—
Jul 23, 2025
Contingent
—
Jul 10, 2025
Price Changed
$824,950
$757/sq ft
Jul 10, 2025
Price Changed
$824,950
$757/sq ft
May 29, 2025
Listed
$849,500
$779/sq ft
May 29, 2025
Listed
$849,500
$779/sq ft
Welcome to your peaceful escape nestled among the majestic redwoods, offering abundant sunshine and flat, usable land. Located in the prime Aptos location, this home is just off the beaten path to give you that serene and private feel, yet only a short drive up Porter Gulch from beaches, shopping, restaurants, the farmers market, and Cabrillo College. The property features ample parking, space for gardens, and a tranquil stream creating a truly relaxing and natural setting. This is the perfect place to unwind, reconnect with nature, and enjoy all that Aptos has to offer. Seller will consider financing options.
Public Records
Jan 28, 1969
Sold
$17,000
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,183 (+13.4%)
$24,408 + $26,902
$51,310
2024
$1,043 (+2.5%)
$23,929 + $26,375
$50,304
2023
$1,017 (+1.9%)
$23,929 + $26,375
$50,304
2022
$998 (+17.4%)
$23,460 + $25,858
$49,318
2021
$850 (+0.5%)
$23,000 + $25,351
$48,351
2020
$846 (+1.5%)
$22,549 + $24,854
$47,403
2019
$833 (+0.9%)
$22,318 + $24,599
$46,917
2018
$826 (+0.8%)
$21,880 + $24,116
$45,996
2017
$819 (+3.9%)
$21,031 + $23,178
$44,209
2016
$789 (+19.0%)
$21,031 + $23,178
$44,209
2015
$663 (+1.2%)
$20,619 + $22,724
$43,343
2014
$655
$19,911 + $21,945
$41,856
2013
$655 (+16.7%)
$19,911 + $21,945
$41,856
2012
$561 (+1.7%)
$19,821 + $21,846
$41,667
2011
$552 (+0.9%)
$19,432 + $21,418
$40,850
2010
$547 (−0.4%)
$19,051 + $20,998
$40,049
2009
$549 (+2.1%)
$18,909 + $20,841
$39,750
2008
$538
$18,954 + $20,891
$39,845
Tax history for 3920 Porter Gulch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,183 (+13.4%)
$24,408 + $26,902
$51,310
2024
$1,043 (+2.5%)
$23,929 + $26,375
$50,304
2023
$1,017 (+1.9%)
$23,929 + $26,375
$50,304
2022
$998 (+17.4%)
$23,460 + $25,858
$49,318
2021
$850 (+0.5%)
$23,000 + $25,351
$48,351
2020
$846 (+1.5%)
$22,549 + $24,854
$47,403
2019
$833 (+0.9%)
$22,318 + $24,599
$46,917
2018
$826 (+0.8%)
$21,880 + $24,116
$45,996
2017
$819 (+3.9%)
$21,031 + $23,178
$44,209
2016
$789 (+19.0%)
$21,031 + $23,178
$44,209
2015
$663 (+1.2%)
$20,619 + $22,724
$43,343
2014
$655
$19,911 + $21,945
$41,856
2013
$655 (+16.7%)
$19,911 + $21,945
$41,856
2012
$561 (+1.7%)
$19,821 + $21,846
$41,667
2011
$552 (+0.9%)
$19,432 + $21,418
$40,850
2010
$547 (−0.4%)
$19,051 + $20,998
$40,049
2009
$549 (+2.1%)
$18,909 + $20,841
$39,750
2008
$538
$18,954 + $20,891
$39,845
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.95 Acres
Year renovated
1925
Sq. Ft.
1,090
Year built
1925
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
04006105
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: Parking Area
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Loft Bedroom
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bathroom Description: Full on Ground Floor, Shower Over Tub
Room Information
Loft, Storage
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Family Room