SOLD DEC 18, 2025

Off Market Dec 2025 for $1.8M

$1,798,819

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,935/mo

•

1,852

sq ft

500 Valencia School Rd, Aptos, CA 95003

About this home

Step back in time and enjoy the peace and quiet of the Aptos foothills. Set in a sun drenched meadow just 3.2 miles from the vibrance and activity of Aptos Village this 13 plus acre ranch has been in the Bella family since 1962. Having settled on the adjoining ridge in 1895 the family chose this site to raise their family. As it did with the Bellas this 2 bedroom home and meadow setting is ripe for new beginnings. Located at the junction of Valencia School Road and Fern Flat, the property enjoys a backdrop of stately redwoods and mature oaks. The home is nestled deep in the meadow affording it the best of both sun exposure and privacy. As you step out onto your patio & take in the serenity and beauty you may encounter one of the many deer that stop to enjoy an apple or two. Did we talk about the pool & spa? Set on the sunny side of the home it is a great place to relax & take in nature and the sound of the breeze through the redwoods. We can not forget the home itself which has been updated and enjoys an abundance natural light and warmth from the wood burning stove. The kitchen and dining area flow into the spacious living room with it's view of the redwoods and oaks. Private getaway or the stage for your new estate. Only you know.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

12.27 acresLot Size

$971Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

5 spacesParking

Listed by Robert Bailey •DRE #00483155 • Bailey Properties

Contact: 831-818-5948

Bought with Mario Desantis •DRE #02119587 • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81994370

Redfin Estimate

$1,798,819

$96K since sold in December 2025$0 since August

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This home's estimate is 13.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.58M) 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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$1,350,000
F
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Last updated August 2026

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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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Sale history for 500 Valencia School Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Nov 19, 2025

Sold

$1,500,000

$810/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81994370

Dec 18, 2025

Sold

$1,895,000

$1,023/sq ft

Dec 18, 2025

Sold

$1,895,000

$1,023/sq ft

Oct 30, 2025

Pending

—

May 9, 2025

Pending

—

May 9, 2025

Contingent

—

Feb 17, 2025

Listed

$1,895,000

$1,023/sq ft

Feb 17, 2025

Listed

$1,895,000

$1,023/sq ft

+39

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81958435

Mar 29, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,536 (+8.9%)

$104,066 + $125,920

$229,986

2024

$3,247 (+2.1%)

$102,026 + $123,450

$225,476

2023

$3,181 (+2.4%)

$102,026 + $123,450

$225,476

2022

$3,106 (+6.4%)

$100,024 + $121,030

$221,054

2021

$2,920 (+1.4%)

$98,064 + $118,658

$216,722

2020

$2,878 (+10.2%)

$96,140 + $116,330

$212,470

2019

$2,612 (+2.5%)

$95,154 + $115,138

$210,292

2018

$2,548 (+0.8%)

$93,288 + $112,880

$206,168

2017

$2,527 (+5.8%)

$89,666 + $108,496

$198,162

2016

$2,388 (+2.5%)

$89,666 + $108,496

$198,162

2015

$2,330 (+2.2%)

$87,907 + $106,370

$194,277

2014

$2,280 (−0.2%)

$84,891 + $102,719

$187,610

2013

$2,285 (+4.8%)

$84,891 + $102,719

$187,610

2012

$2,180 (+2.2%)

$84,508 + $102,255

$186,763

2011

$2,132 (+1.2%)

$82,851 + $100,250

$183,101

2010

$2,106 (−0.2%)

$81,226 + $98,284

$179,510

2009

$2,110 (+2.5%)

$80,619 + $97,549

$178,168

2008

$2,059

$80,811 + $97,781

$178,592

Tax history for 500 Valencia School Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,536 (+8.9%)

$104,066 + $125,920

$229,986

2024

$3,247 (+2.1%)

$102,026 + $123,450

$225,476

2023

$3,181 (+2.4%)

$102,026 + $123,450

$225,476

2022

$3,106 (+6.4%)

$100,024 + $121,030

$221,054

2021

$2,920 (+1.4%)

$98,064 + $118,658

$216,722

2020

$2,878 (+10.2%)

$96,140 + $116,330

$212,470

2019

$2,612 (+2.5%)

$95,154 + $115,138

$210,292

2018

$2,548 (+0.8%)

$93,288 + $112,880

$206,168

2017

$2,527 (+5.8%)

$89,666 + $108,496

$198,162

2016

$2,388 (+2.5%)

$89,666 + $108,496

$198,162

2015

$2,330 (+2.2%)

$87,907 + $106,370

$194,277

2014

$2,280 (−0.2%)

$84,891 + $102,719

$187,610

2013

$2,285 (+4.8%)

$84,891 + $102,719

$187,610

2012

$2,180 (+2.2%)

$84,508 + $102,255

$186,763

2011

$2,132 (+1.2%)

$82,851 + $100,250

$183,101

2010

$2,106 (−0.2%)

$81,226 + $98,284

$179,510

2009

$2,110 (+2.5%)

$80,619 + $97,549

$178,168

2008

$2,059

$80,811 + $97,781

$178,592

*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

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

12.27 Acres

Year renovated

1930

Sq. Ft.

1,852

Year built

1930

Style

Vacant Land

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

10549109

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

Commercial Agriculture

The purposes of the CA Commercial Agriculture Zone District are to preserve the commercial agricultural lands within Santa Cruz County which are a limited and irreplaceable natural resource, to maintain the economic integrity of the economic farm units comprising the commercial agricultural areas of the County, to implement the agricultural preservation policy of SCCC 16.50.010, and to maintain and enhance the general welfare of the County as a whole by preserving and protecting agriculture, one of the County’s major industries. Within the CA Commercial Agriculture Zone District, commercial agriculture shall be encouraged to the exclusion of other land uses which may conflict with it.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Carport (Minimum): 5
Parking Description: Covered Parking, Guest/Visitor Parking, No Garage, Off-Street Parking, Parking Area
Parking Spaces: 5

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Stall Shower, Shower and Tub

Room Information
Bonus/Hobby Room, Den/Study/Office, Great Room, Storage, Workshop, Artist Studio
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
Kitchen Description: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven Range (Electric), Refrigerator(s)
Guest House
Secondary Living Space Sq. Ft.: 400

Interior Features
Laundry: Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl/Linoleum

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Stove
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Wall Furnace, Propane, Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Forest/Woods, Hills, Mountains, Orchard, Ridge, Valley
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Deck, Storage Shed/Structure

Building Information
Style: Ranch
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Concrete Perimeter

Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Description: In-Ground, Spa - In Ground

Property Features
Amenities: Walk-In Closet
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,852

Property Information
2nd Residence Sq. Ft.: 400
Horse Property: Yes
Horse Property Description: Pasture, Hay Storage, Stalls
Property Condition: Other (See Remarks)
Property Faces: Southwest
Property Primary ID: 724228

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 12.268
Lot Description: Views, Agricultural Use, Farm Animals (Permitted), Grade (Mostly Level)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: CA

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulation (Per Owner), Walls Insulated
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Propane On Site

Water Information
Water: Well (Agricultural/Other), Well

Location

2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: casita

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
The property is 3.2 miles from Aptos Village. Take Soquel Drive to Trout Gulch Road. As you approach the split between Trout Gulch & Valencia Road you can take either to reach Valencia School Rd. On Valencia School Road drive to where it meets Fern Flat

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,852
Stories: —
Lot Size: 12.27 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10549109

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes

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Schools

Valencia Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.1mi

8/10

Aptos Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

5/10

Aptos High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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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

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 88° expected this year, 15 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

$1.71M – $2.07M

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Home values near 500 Valencia School Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
525 Valencia School Road, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2923 Sq. Ft.	$1,862,960
407 Valencia School Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2732 Sq. Ft.	$1,833,420

Address	Redfin Estimate
305 Valencia School Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1417 Sq. Ft.	$1,337,783
870 Valencia School Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2989 Sq. Ft.	$1,771,907

Address	Redfin Estimate
495 Valencia School Road, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2650 Sq. Ft.	$2,133,916
550 Valencia School Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$1,254,845

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