This 3185+-square foot estate home nestled on 12 beautifully manicured acres in quiet Aptos Valley to raise a family, operate a home business, a gentleman vineyard, or just enjoy the open space. The ag zoning might allow for various different things. The 10,000 Sq. ft. car garage would be great for the hobbiest, car enthusiast, hosting parties, weddings or other events. You enter the gated estate down a tree lined drive that culminates at your 3 car garage with unfinished ADU above. Stepping towards the home you pass a spacious patio area on your way to the beautiful stained glass double door entry. Stepping in you can almost smell a gourmet meal coming from the large chefs kitchen, on the left, the warm glow of the fireplace in the formal dining on the right. Moving into the kitchen you will pass the huge center island surrounded by high end kitchen appliances and gorgeous cabinets. Two nice sized guest bedrooms. Open the door at the end of the hall to a magnificent ensuite bedroom, life is good! Back to the barn/shop: Yes, 10,000 Sq. Ft. and quite unique! A wall dividing it into 2 separate areas, large loft on each end of the structure. Wide sliding doors open in the front of both sides. It also has an alarm system, half bath, dance floor, and carpeted areas. Dusk to dawn lights
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
12.95 acresLot Size
$997Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
13 garage spacesParking
Listed by Glenn Spitzer•DRE #00341391• Glenn Spitzer, Broker
Contact: 559-580-9001
Bought with Rose Wood•DRE #01344958• eXp Realty of California Inc
B-4 SHOWING, CALL OWNER-475-7520-LEAVE TIME OF SHOWING. BEAUTIFUL AREA SURROUNDED BY OAKS & REDWOODS. MOSTLY USABLE ACREAGE, READY FOR CUSTOM HOME MANY POSSIBILITIES. PROPERTY ALSO INCLUDES 2000 S. F. OF WAREHOUSE SPACE.
Public Records
Aug 24, 1995
Sold
$285,000
$89/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 5, 1978
Sold
$103,000
$32/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,298 (+7.1%)
$432,356 + $842,524
$1,274,880
2024
$14,287 (+1.6%)
$423,879 + $826,004
$1,249,883
2023
$14,062 (+1.9%)
$423,879 + $826,004
$1,249,883
2022
$13,802 (+2.6%)
$415,567 + $809,807
$1,225,374
2021
$13,449 (+1.5%)
$407,419 + $793,929
$1,201,348
2020
$13,250 (+3.6%)
$399,430 + $778,362
$1,177,792
2019
$12,794 (+2.6%)
$395,335 + $770,380
$1,165,715
2018
$12,472 (+0.8%)
$387,583 + $755,275
$1,142,858
2017
$12,379 (+2.7%)
$372,532 + $725,949
$1,098,481
2016
$12,054 (+0.6%)
$372,532 + $725,949
$1,098,481
2015
$11,978 (+2.2%)
$365,227 + $711,715
$1,076,942
2014
$11,721 (+0.2%)
$352,694 + $687,292
$1,039,986
2013
$11,697 (+5.2%)
$352,694 + $687,292
$1,039,986
2012
$11,119 (+12.6%)
$351,100 + $684,184
$1,035,284
2011
$9,878 (+1.3%)
$344,216 + $670,769
$1,014,985
2010
$9,753 (−0.3%)
$337,467 + $564,980
$902,447
2009
$9,778 (+2.6%)
$334,945 + $560,757
$895,702
2008
$9,534
$335,741 + $562,089
$897,830
Tax history for 425 Bear Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,298 (+7.1%)
$432,356 + $842,524
$1,274,880
2024
$14,287 (+1.6%)
$423,879 + $826,004
$1,249,883
2023
$14,062 (+1.9%)
$423,879 + $826,004
$1,249,883
2022
$13,802 (+2.6%)
$415,567 + $809,807
$1,225,374
2021
$13,449 (+1.5%)
$407,419 + $793,929
$1,201,348
2020
$13,250 (+3.6%)
$399,430 + $778,362
$1,177,792
2019
$12,794 (+2.6%)
$395,335 + $770,380
$1,165,715
2018
$12,472 (+0.8%)
$387,583 + $755,275
$1,142,858
2017
$12,379 (+2.7%)
$372,532 + $725,949
$1,098,481
2016
$12,054 (+0.6%)
$372,532 + $725,949
$1,098,481
2015
$11,978 (+2.2%)
$365,227 + $711,715
$1,076,942
2014
$11,721 (+0.2%)
$352,694 + $687,292
$1,039,986
2013
$11,697 (+5.2%)
$352,694 + $687,292
$1,039,986
2012
$11,119 (+12.6%)
$351,100 + $684,184
$1,035,284
2011
$9,878 (+1.3%)
$344,216 + $670,769
$1,014,985
2010
$9,753 (−0.3%)
$337,467 + $564,980
$902,447
2009
$9,778 (+2.6%)
$334,945 + $560,757
$895,702
2008
$9,534
$335,741 + $562,089
$897,830
*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
3
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
12.95 Acres
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
8,478
Year built
1978
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10514136
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
A
Agriculture
The purposes of the A Agriculture Zone District are to encourage and provide for noncommercial agricultural uses, such as family farming and animal raising, and to allow limited commercial agricultural activities, on the small amounts of agricultural land remaining in the County which are not designated as commercially suitable, but which still constitute a productive natural resource; to provide for agricultural uses of a higher intensity in rural areas than those allowed in the RA Residential Agricultural Zone District where such use is compatible with the surrounding land uses and the environmental constraints of the land; to maintain options for a diversity of farm operations; to implement the agricultural preservation policy of Chapter 16.50 SCCC; and to maintain productive open space and rural character in the County.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 13
Garage (Maximum): 13
Parking Description: Assigned Spaces, Detached, Electric Gate, Gate/Door Opener, Guest/Visitor Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle
Garage Spaces: 13
Parking Spaces: 35
Interior
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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-In Closet
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Oversized Tub, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary (Stall Shower(s)), Primary (Tub w/ Jets), Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub in Master Bedroom, Tub w/Jets
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Propane On Site, Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Storage Tank, Water On Site, Well
Location
2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: Multi use
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School: Valencia Elementary
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Middle School: Aptos Junior High
High School: Aptos High
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Location Information
Directions: Highway 1 to Freedom Boulevard, go east to Valencia Road, turn left, go past the egg ranch, turn on to Bear Valley Road just after you cross the bridge. Go 1/4 mile to property on left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 8,478
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 12.95 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10514136
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Valencia Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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8 days above 88° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$3.02M – $3.65M
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