When I arrived at this unique house, the first thing I noticed was a welcoming gate that opened to The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and its 10,000 glorious acres. To my right, there was a wide open view of the Monterey Bay and the blue Pacific Ocean. The second thing I noticed when I got out of my car was the calming silence. There was no buzz in the air, no chaos from the city, and then soon my body relaxed and the stress of the day vanished. How wonderful. Standing on the deck I could see the view of the ocean, the terraced gardening area and the artist studio just down the hill. This is a remarkable location, just 2 miles from Cabrillo College and a quick drive that takes you through redwood groves, an apple orchard and a beautiful green meadow. This location is a once in a lifetime opportunity!
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
5.38 acresLot Size
$749Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jon Brunelle•DRE #01062250• Sherman & Boone Realtors
Listed by Erik Barbic•DRE #01736370• Sherman & Boone Realtors
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82066333
Nov 2, 2026
Listed
$1,995,000
$749/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,113 (+8.0%)
$397,037 + $361,311
$758,348
2024
$8,439 (+1.6%)
$389,252 + $354,227
$743,479
2023
$8,308 (+1.8%)
$389,252 + $354,227
$743,479
2022
$8,159 (+3.3%)
$381,620 + $347,281
$728,901
2021
$7,901 (+1.5%)
$374,137 + $340,472
$714,609
2020
$7,787 (−0.4%)
$366,801 + $333,796
$700,597
2019
$7,816 (+2.5%)
$363,040 + $330,373
$693,413
2018
$7,622 (+0.8%)
$355,922 + $323,895
$679,817
2017
$7,565 (+2.6%)
$342,101 + $311,318
$653,419
2016
$7,370 (+1.6%)
$342,101 + $311,318
$653,419
2015
$7,254 (+2.2%)
$335,393 + $305,214
$640,607
2014
$7,099 (−0.4%)
$323,884 + $294,740
$618,624
2013
$7,129 (+5.1%)
$323,884 + $294,740
$618,624
2012
$6,782 (+2.3%)
$322,420 + $293,408
$615,828
2011
$6,633 (+1.3%)
$316,098 + $287,655
$603,753
2010
$6,551 (−0.2%)
$309,900 + $282,015
$591,915
2009
$6,566 (+2.5%)
$307,584 + $279,907
$587,491
2008
$6,405
$308,315 + $280,572
$588,887
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.38 Acres
Year renovated
1976
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,456
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,456
Year built
1976
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
04029113
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 3, 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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 86° expected this year, 9 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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Historical weather
Aptos, CA • 95003
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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63
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Sun exposure
69/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.2 hrs
3.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5075 Porter Gulch Rd
$2,001,864
$6,864 over list price of $2.00M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.6M to $2.2M.