535 McDonald Rd is a 2,465 square foot house on a 0.43 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Aptos data, we estimate the home's value is $1,268,664.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$515Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,268,664
$6,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 1.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.28M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,490 (+13.0%)
$24,408 + $71,056
$95,464
2024
$1,318 (+2.4%)
$23,929 + $69,663
$93,592
2023
$1,287 (+2.6%)
$23,929 + $69,663
$93,592
2022
$1,255 (+13.8%)
$23,460 + $68,297
$91,757
2021
$1,103 (+1.3%)
$23,000 + $66,958
$89,958
2020
$1,088 (+1.6%)
$22,549 + $65,645
$88,194
2019
$1,072 (+2.2%)
$22,318 + $64,972
$87,290
2018
$1,048 (+0.8%)
$21,880 + $63,698
$85,578
2017
$1,040 (+2.4%)
$21,031 + $61,224
$82,255
2016
$1,016 (+5.4%)
$21,031 + $61,224
$82,255
2015
$964 (+2.0%)
$20,619 + $60,024
$80,643
2014
$945 (−0.2%)
$19,911 + $57,964
$77,875
2013
$947 (+4.5%)
$19,911 + $57,964
$77,875
2012
$906 (+2.1%)
$19,821 + $57,702
$77,523
2011
$887 (+1.1%)
$19,432 + $56,571
$76,003
2010
$878 (−0.2%)
$19,051 + $55,462
$74,513
2009
$880 (+2.3%)
$18,909 + $55,047
$73,956
2008
$860
$18,954 + $55,178
$74,132
Tax history for 535 McDonald Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,490 (+13.0%)
$24,408 + $71,056
$95,464
2024
$1,318 (+2.4%)
$23,929 + $69,663
$93,592
2023
$1,287 (+2.6%)
$23,929 + $69,663
$93,592
2022
$1,255 (+13.8%)
$23,460 + $68,297
$91,757
2021
$1,103 (+1.3%)
$23,000 + $66,958
$89,958
2020
$1,088 (+1.6%)
$22,549 + $65,645
$88,194
2019
$1,072 (+2.2%)
$22,318 + $64,972
$87,290
2018
$1,048 (+0.8%)
$21,880 + $63,698
$85,578
2017
$1,040 (+2.4%)
$21,031 + $61,224
$82,255
2016
$1,016 (+5.4%)
$21,031 + $61,224
$82,255
2015
$964 (+2.0%)
$20,619 + $60,024
$80,643
2014
$945 (−0.2%)
$19,911 + $57,964
$77,875
2013
$947 (+4.5%)
$19,911 + $57,964
$77,875
2012
$906 (+2.1%)
$19,821 + $57,702
$77,523
2011
$887 (+1.1%)
$19,432 + $56,571
$76,003
2010
$878 (−0.2%)
$19,051 + $55,462
$74,513
2009
$880 (+2.3%)
$18,909 + $55,047
$73,956
2008
$860
$18,954 + $55,178
$74,132
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,465
Building Sq. Ft: 2,465
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 18,774
Municipality Name: PAJARO VALLEY
Acres: 0.431
Zoning Code: RA
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: PAJARO VALLEY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,465
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 04146130
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Valencia Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 16 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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Estimated sale price
$1.21M – $1.46M
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