Don't miss this artistically remodeled light filled home, with panoramic distant views and vintage charm greeting your every move. The vibrant mosaic inlays, custom built-ins, peaceful seating areas, and southern exposure will delight you in every way. The stunning gourmet kitchen features a 6-burner high end range, Dacor hood, custom maple cabinets, soap-stone countertops, and an organic edged walnut breakfast bar. The exceptionally large 529sf master suite includes vaulted ceilings, rich wood casement windows, walk-in closet, and a tasty mountain and ocean view deck. Privately situated with beautifully established low maintenance landscape, drip irrigation, Japanese wisteria, raised vegetable beds, and avocado trees. Relaxing hot tub, separate art studio, large garage with workshop, & tons of storage. Close to the up-coming Aptos Village Center for groceries, coffee, dining, & more. Enjoy crystal clear night skies and impressive sunrises and sunsets from this priceless location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1913Year Built
0.83 acresLot Size
$832Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Teresa Marlow•DRE #01733164• Giant Realty
Bought with Stephanie Jacobs•DRE #02073267• David Lyng Real Estate
Don't miss this artistically remodeled light filled home, with panoramic distant views and vintage charm greeting your every move. The vibrant mosaic inlays, custom built-ins, peaceful seating areas, and southern exposure will delight you in every way. The stunning gourmet kitchen features a 6-burner high end range, Dacor hood, custom maple cabinets, soap-stone countertops, and an organic edged walnut breakfast bar. The exceptionally large 529sf master suite includes vaulted ceilings, rich wood casement windows, walk-in closet, and a tasty mountain and ocean view deck. Privately situated with beautifully established low maintenance landscape, drip irrigation, Japanese wisteria, raised vegetable beds, and avocado trees. Relaxing hot tub, separate art studio, large garage with workshop, & tons of storage. Close to the up-coming Aptos Village Center for groceries, coffee, dining, & more. Enjoy crystal clear night skies and impressive sunrises and sunsets from this priceless location.
Public Records
Aug 27, 1993
Sold
$285,000
$151/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 22, 1983
Sold
$49,000
$26/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 3, 1973
Sold
$26,000
$14/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,939 (+7.6%)
$749,506 + $546,615
$1,296,121
2024
$13,880 (+7.2%)
$720,402 + $525,389
$1,245,791
2023
$12,950 (+2.8%)
$720,402 + $525,389
$1,245,791
2022
$12,601 (+12.8%)
$691,570 + $463,178
$1,154,748
2021
$11,176 (+4.2%)
$678,010 + $442,886
$1,120,896
2020
$10,724 (+104.2%)
$664,716 + $333,712
$998,428
2019
$5,252 (+2.5%)
$657,900 + $306,000
$963,900
2018
$5,123 (+0.7%)
$304,742 + $160,435
$465,177
2017
$5,086 (+2.6%)
$292,908 + $154,206
$447,114
2016
$4,955 (+1.2%)
$292,908 + $154,206
$447,114
2015
$4,896 (+2.1%)
$287,165 + $151,182
$438,347
2014
$4,793 (−0.4%)
$277,311 + $145,994
$423,305
2013
$4,814 (+5.1%)
$277,311 + $145,994
$423,305
2012
$4,581 (+2.2%)
$276,058 + $145,334
$421,392
2011
$4,481 (+1.2%)
$270,645 + $142,484
$413,129
2010
$4,426 (−0.3%)
$265,338 + $139,690
$405,028
2009
$4,438 (+2.5%)
$263,355 + $138,646
$402,001
2008
$4,330
$263,981 + $138,975
$402,956
Tax history for 500 Ranchitos Del Sol
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,939 (+7.6%)
$749,506 + $546,615
$1,296,121
2024
$13,880 (+7.2%)
$720,402 + $525,389
$1,245,791
2023
$12,950 (+2.8%)
$720,402 + $525,389
$1,245,791
2022
$12,601 (+12.8%)
$691,570 + $463,178
$1,154,748
2021
$11,176 (+4.2%)
$678,010 + $442,886
$1,120,896
2020
$10,724 (+104.2%)
$664,716 + $333,712
$998,428
2019
$5,252 (+2.5%)
$657,900 + $306,000
$963,900
2018
$5,123 (+0.7%)
$304,742 + $160,435
$465,177
2017
$5,086 (+2.6%)
$292,908 + $154,206
$447,114
2016
$4,955 (+1.2%)
$292,908 + $154,206
$447,114
2015
$4,896 (+2.1%)
$287,165 + $151,182
$438,347
2014
$4,793 (−0.4%)
$277,311 + $145,994
$423,305
2013
$4,814 (+5.1%)
$277,311 + $145,994
$423,305
2012
$4,581 (+2.2%)
$276,058 + $145,334
$421,392
2011
$4,481 (+1.2%)
$270,645 + $142,484
$413,129
2010
$4,426 (−0.3%)
$265,338 + $139,690
$405,028
2009
$4,438 (+2.5%)
$263,355 + $138,646
$402,001
2008
$4,330
$263,981 + $138,975
$402,956
*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
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.83 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
1,885
Year built
1913
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10537114
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 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
Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Information
# of Total Parking Spaces: 8
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle
Parking Features (Additional): Workshop in Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Primary Suite/Retreat (2+), Walk-In Closet, More Than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathroom Features: Shower over Tub (1), Stall Shower (2+), Tile, Updated Bath(s), Full on Ground Floor
Appliances
Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
Dining Room Information
Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
Family Room Information
Separate Family Room
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Free Standing, Wood Burning