Four miles from downtown Aptos finds this architectural dream home with angular ceilings, wood accents, gourmet kitchen, and sweeping decks. Nestled on 5.4 acres, this bright home is surrounded by sunny, open land ideal for children to play and agriculture/vineyards to grow. Water is abundant from both a well & spring. Plus avocado orchard and redwood forest. Recent renovations of home & land.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
5.4 acresLot Size
$815Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Aaron Lieben•DRE #01730292• Zara Real Estate
Contact: (831) 345-3898
Bought with Ron Mason•DRE #01145613• Coldwell Banker-San Jose-Almaden
Great getaway on 5.4 acres in the foothills. Scenic redwood trees-large family room-2 fireplaces. Private and secluded.
Public Records
Jun 9, 2005
Sold
$850,000
$415/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 17, 1994
Sold
$171,000
$84/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 28, 1988
Sold
$180,000
$88/sq ft
Public Records
May 19, 1983
Sold
$135,000
$66/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 14, 1980
Sold
$93,500
$46/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 15, 1974
Sold
$20,000
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,939 (+7.7%)
$492,572 + $492,570
$985,142
2024
$11,088 (+1.6%)
$482,913 + $482,912
$965,825
2023
$10,909 (+1.9%)
$482,913 + $482,912
$965,825
2022
$10,702 (+2.9%)
$473,444 + $473,443
$946,887
2021
$10,396 (+1.5%)
$464,161 + $464,160
$928,321
2020
$10,242 (+3.5%)
$455,060 + $455,059
$910,119
2019
$9,894 (+2.6%)
$450,394 + $450,393
$900,787
2018
$9,644 (+0.8%)
$441,563 + $441,562
$883,125
2017
$9,570 (+2.7%)
$424,416 + $424,415
$848,831
2016
$9,319 (+0.8%)
$424,416 + $424,415
$848,831
2015
$9,247 (+2.2%)
$416,094 + $416,093
$832,187
2014
$9,048 (−0.4%)
$401,816 + $401,815
$803,631
2013
$9,087 (+23.5%)
$401,816 + $401,815
$803,631
2012
$7,358 (−3.6%)
$400,000 + $399,999
$799,999
2011
$7,634 (+7.9%)
$376,000 + $282,000
$658,000
2010
$7,076
$392,000 + $294,000
$686,000
2009
$7,077 (−28.1%)
$412,500 + $225,000
$637,500
2008
$9,840
$412,500 + $225,000
$637,500
Tax history for 4400 TROUT GULCH Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,939 (+7.7%)
$492,572 + $492,570
$985,142
2024
$11,088 (+1.6%)
$482,913 + $482,912
$965,825
2023
$10,909 (+1.9%)
$482,913 + $482,912
$965,825
2022
$10,702 (+2.9%)
$473,444 + $473,443
$946,887
2021
$10,396 (+1.5%)
$464,161 + $464,160
$928,321
2020
$10,242 (+3.5%)
$455,060 + $455,059
$910,119
2019
$9,894 (+2.6%)
$450,394 + $450,393
$900,787
2018
$9,644 (+0.8%)
$441,563 + $441,562
$883,125
2017
$9,570 (+2.7%)
$424,416 + $424,415
$848,831
2016
$9,319 (+0.8%)
$424,416 + $424,415
$848,831
2015
$9,247 (+2.2%)
$416,094 + $416,093
$832,187
2014
$9,048 (−0.4%)
$401,816 + $401,815
$803,631
2013
$9,087 (+23.5%)
$401,816 + $401,815
$803,631
2012
$7,358 (−3.6%)
$400,000 + $399,999
$799,999
2011
$7,634 (+7.9%)
$376,000 + $282,000
$658,000
2010
$7,076
$392,000 + $294,000
$686,000
2009
$7,077 (−28.1%)
$412,500 + $225,000
$637,500
2008
$9,840
$412,500 + $225,000
$637,500
*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
2.5
Stories
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Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.45 Acres
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
2,047
Year built
1981
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10503106
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.