Off Market Sep 2022 for $950K

$1,079,800

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,292/mo

•

934

sq ft

4001 Fern Flat Rd, Aptos, CA 95003

About this home

Enjoy sweeping views of Monterey from this secluded mountain hideaway hugged by a spacious deck perfect for enjoying the cool ocean breeze. A split-level home that boasts a bedroom on the top floor with a private balcony overlooking the property and beyond. The bathroom is updated with a huge walk-in shower and an attached tub for ultimate luxury. The second bedroom has been primarily used as a home office with large windows overlooking the view. The living room is spacious and cozy and the hardwood floors are gorgeous. Light a fire in the grand stone fireplace and delve into a good book. The kitchen is fully stocked with stainless steel counters, ample cabinet space, a huge 6-range stove, a convenient laundry station, and easy access to the deck through sliding glass doors. This 10.9-acre retreat is adjacent to the Forest of Nisene Marks' scenic trails for hiking, and biking. 15 min to Aptos for restaurants and shopping or Highway 1 for easy access to Santa Cruz or even Monterey.

Single-familyProperty Type

1974Year Built

10.92 acresLot Size

$1,156Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by The The Madani Team •DRE #70010074 • Room Real Estate

Contact: 831.234.6683

Bought with Jessyka Sommers •DRE #01868652 • David Lyng Real Estate

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81902875

Redfin Estimate

$1,079,800

$130K since sold in September 2022$20K since August

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This home's estimate is 10.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.21M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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D
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E
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F
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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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1 MoM

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Sale history for 4001 Fern Flat Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81902875

Sep 9, 2022

Sold

$950,000

$1,017/sq ft

Aug 22, 2022

Pending

—

Aug 5, 2022

Listed

$999,000

$1,070/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81775434

Jul 15, 2020

Sold

$775,000

$830/sq ft

Jun 5, 2020

Contingent

—

Nov 13, 2019

Listed

$850,000

$910/sq ft

+25

This private, gated peaceful mountain estate boasts views of the Monterey Bay. This Southwest facing property shares a boundary with Nisene Marks State Park w/ over 16,000 acres of park land that include world class bike, hike & horse trails. This welcoming split level home was lovingly built by the previous owner using wood harvested from the property itself. Features a spacious 1 bed/1 bath 782SF home, sizable decks ideal for outdoor relaxing in the sunshine as well as evening entertaining. Keep the existing home and dedicate it as the "granny unit" and build a separate main house. Additional cleared areas each with the same amazing view are available. Private water well, 10+k gallon water tank storage. Connected to PG & E w/ 200 amp service. Easy drive to downtown, beach and area amenities.

SDMLS #302110809

Nov 14, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Nov 13, 2019

Listed

$850,000

$910/sq ft

SDMLS #301873299

Apr 8, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Mar 8, 2019

Listed

$1,199,999

$1,285/sq ft

SDMLS #301866620

Feb 24, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Dec 11, 2018

Listed

$1,199,000

$1,284/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 17, 2015

Sold

$875,000

$937/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81433074

Jan 14, 2015

Pending

—

Oct 24, 2014

Contingent

—

Oct 24, 2014

Sold

$875,000

$937/sq ft

Sep 11, 2014

Listed

$939,000

$1,005/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,089 (+26.0%)

$780,300 + $208,080

$988,380

2024

$9,596 (+1.1%)

$689,785 + $132,651

$822,436

2023

$9,495 (+2.0%)

$689,785 + $132,651

$822,436

2022

$9,313 (+3.1%)

$676,260 + $130,050

$806,310

2021

$9,030 (−18.0%)

$663,000 + $127,500

$790,500

2020

$11,007 (+3.7%)

$650,000 + $125,000

$775,000

2019

$10,618 (+2.6%)

$824,204 + $137,367

$961,571

2018

$10,351 (+0.8%)

$808,044 + $134,674

$942,718

2017

$10,274

$776,667 + $129,444

$906,111

Tax history for 4001 Fern Flat Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,089 (+26.0%)

$780,300 + $208,080

$988,380

2024

$9,596 (+1.1%)

$689,785 + $132,651

$822,436

2023

$9,495 (+2.0%)

$689,785 + $132,651

$822,436

2022

$9,313 (+3.1%)

$676,260 + $130,050

$806,310

2021

$9,030 (−18.0%)

$663,000 + $127,500

$790,500

2020

$11,007 (+3.7%)

$650,000 + $125,000

$775,000

2019

$10,618 (+2.6%)

$824,204 + $137,367

$961,571

2018

$10,351 (+0.8%)

$808,044 + $134,674

$942,718

2017

$10,274

$776,667 + $129,444

$906,111

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

475,675

Year renovated

2015

Sq. Ft.

934

Year built

1974

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

10552106

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

Views, Green

Last updated by owner on Jan 27, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Description: Parking Area, Uncovered Parking

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bedrooms: Loft Bedroom

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bathroom Description: Shower Over Tub, Skylight, Stall Shower, Tile

Room Information
Loft, Office Area
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
Kitchen Description: Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven Range (Gas), Refrigerator(s), Skylight(s)

Interior Features
Laundry: Inside

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Fireplace, Forced Air

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Forest/Woods, Mountains, Ocean
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Deck

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter, Foundation Pillars

Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling
Living Sq. Ft.: 934

Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Property Primary ID: 616935

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 10.92
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: SU

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Features: Skylight(s)
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Propane On Site, Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Storage Tank, Well

Location

School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Middle School: Pajaro Middle
High School: Pajaro Valley High
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified

Location Information
From Aptos, head northwest on Valencia St toward Trout Gulch Rd, turn right onto Trout Gulch Rd, turn left to stay on Trout Gulch Rd, slight left to stay on Trout Gulch Rd, turn left onto Fern Flat Rd then 4001 Fern Flat Rd will be on the right.

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 934
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 0
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 10.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10552106
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views, Green

Home facts updated by owner on Jan 27, 2025

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Schools

Valencia Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.7mi

8/10

Aptos Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi

5/10

Aptos High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi

8/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

1/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 93° expected this year, 13 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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In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.03M – $1.24M

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Home values near 4001 Fern Flat Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3262 Fern Flat Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1808 Sq. Ft.	$1,381,173
3333 Fern Flat Road, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2843 Sq. Ft.	$1,616,656

Address	Redfin Estimate
3505 Fern Flat Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2570 Sq. Ft.	$1,618,812
3297 Fern Flat Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1775 Sq. Ft.	$1,171,983

Address	Redfin Estimate
3805 Fern Flat Road, Aptos, CA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4500 Sq. Ft.	$1,151,555
4761 Fern Flat Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$1,726,594

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