Stunning Single-Level Forest & Meadows-Aptos home on 2.1 acres of fully usable land only 4 minutes to Hiway 1, 9 minutes to Rio Del Mar Beach. With four bedrooms, an office, 3.5 bathrooms & 3128 square feet, this property is designed for relaxed living and entertaining. Natural light pours through sun-drenched windows throughout the house. Spacious living room with open beam ceiling & gas fireplace. Separate formal dining room and inviting family room complete with wet bar. Kitchen has chiseled edge granite counters, 5-burner gas cooktop, convection oven, two refrigerators/freezers, center island w/ breakfast bar, and large walk-in pantry. A breakfast nook sits just off the kitchen for casual meals. The primary suite includes a private deck patio, walk-in closet, oversized jetted tub and a walk-in shower wbuilt-in bench & dual shower heads. Two front bedrooms each offer en-suite bathrooms for added privacy and convenience. Separate laundry room, real hardwood floors, and an expansive south-facing back deck to enjoy all day sun. Backyard has fully enclosed garden area with 12 different fruit trees. 2-car garage and plenty of space for an ADU, pool, or even a vineyard. Enjoy the serenity of country living while still being just minutes away from the beach, shopping, dining.
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
2.1 acresLot Size
$704Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ruth Bates•DRE #01799929• Compass
Contact: 831-359-2212
Bought with Sarah Newhouse•DRE #02036063• Newhouse & Associates
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82013312
Aug 1, 2025
Sold
$2,250,000
$719/sq ft
Aug 1, 2025
Sold
$2,250,000
$719/sq ft
Jul 24, 2025
Pending
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Jul 13, 2025
Pending
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Jul 13, 2025
Contingent
—
Jul 3, 2025
Listed
$2,250,000
$719/sq ft
Jul 3, 2025
Listed
$2,250,000
$719/sq ft
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Stunning Single-Level Forest & Meadows-Aptos home on 2.1 acres of fully usable land only 4 minutes to Hiway 1, 9 minutes to Rio Del Mar Beach. With four bedrooms, an office, 3.5 bathrooms & 3128 square feet, this property is designed for relaxed living and entertaining. Natural light pours through sun-drenched windows throughout the house. Spacious living room with open beam ceiling & gas fireplace. Separate formal dining room and inviting family room complete with wet bar. Kitchen has chiseled edge granite counters, 5-burner gas cooktop, convection oven, two refrigerators/freezers, center island w/breakfast bar, and large walk-in pantry. A breakfast nook sits just off the kitchen for casual meals. The primary suite includes a private deck patio, walk-in closet, oversized jetted tub and a walk-in shower wbuilt-in bench & dual shower heads. Two front bedrooms each offer en-suite bathrooms for added privacy and convenience. Separate laundry room, real hardwood floors, and an expansive south-facing back deck to enjoy all day sun. Backyard has fully enclosed garden area with 12 different fruit trees. 2-car garage and plenty of space for an ADU, pool, or even a vineyard. Enjoy the serenity of country living while still being just minutes away from the beach, shopping, dining.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82001302
Jul 3, 2025
Listing Removed
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Jun 3, 2025
Price Changed
*
May 9, 2025
Price Changed
*
Apr 7, 2025
Listed
*
MLSListings #ML81596922
Dec 15, 2016
Sold
$1,290,000
$412/sq ft
Dec 15, 2016
Sold
$1,290,000
$412/sq ft
Oct 22, 2016
Contingent
—
Oct 15, 2016
Relisted
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Sep 27, 2016
Contingent
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Jul 25, 2016
Listed
$1,350,000
$432/sq ft
Jul 25, 2016
Listed
$1,350,000
$432/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 26, 1988
Sold
$175,000
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,470 (+7.6%)
$916,863 + $580,293
$1,497,156
2024
$16,242 (+1.5%)
$898,885 + $568,915
$1,467,800
2023
$15,998 (+1.8%)
$898,885 + $568,915
$1,467,800
2022
$15,718 (+2.5%)
$881,260 + $557,760
$1,439,020
2021
$15,342 (+1.5%)
$863,980 + $546,823
$1,410,803
2020
$15,117 (+1.7%)
$847,040 + $536,101
$1,383,141
2019
$14,860 (+2.6%)
$838,354 + $530,604
$1,368,958
2018
$14,489 (+0.7%)
$821,916 + $520,200
$1,342,116
2017
$14,386 (+85.6%)
$790,000 + $500,000
$1,290,000
2016
$7,752 (+0.8%)
$790,000 + $500,000
$1,290,000
2015
$7,688 (+2.2%)
$284,412 + $404,319
$688,731
2014
$7,526 (−0.5%)
$274,652 + $390,445
$665,097
2013
$7,561 (+5.1%)
$274,652 + $390,445
$665,097
2012
$7,192 (+2.2%)
$273,411 + $388,680
$662,091
2011
$7,035 (+1.2%)
$268,050 + $381,059
$649,109
2010
$6,948 (−0.3%)
$262,794 + $373,587
$636,381
2009
$6,966 (+2.5%)
$260,830 + $370,795
$631,625
2008
$6,797
$261,450 + $371,676
$633,126
Tax history for 573 Meadow Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,470 (+7.6%)
$916,863 + $580,293
$1,497,156
2024
$16,242 (+1.5%)
$898,885 + $568,915
$1,467,800
2023
$15,998 (+1.8%)
$898,885 + $568,915
$1,467,800
2022
$15,718 (+2.5%)
$881,260 + $557,760
$1,439,020
2021
$15,342 (+1.5%)
$863,980 + $546,823
$1,410,803
2020
$15,117 (+1.7%)
$847,040 + $536,101
$1,383,141
2019
$14,860 (+2.6%)
$838,354 + $530,604
$1,368,958
2018
$14,489 (+0.7%)
$821,916 + $520,200
$1,342,116
2017
$14,386 (+85.6%)
$790,000 + $500,000
$1,290,000
2016
$7,752 (+0.8%)
$790,000 + $500,000
$1,290,000
2015
$7,688 (+2.2%)
$284,412 + $404,319
$688,731
2014
$7,526 (−0.5%)
$274,652 + $390,445
$665,097
2013
$7,561 (+5.1%)
$274,652 + $390,445
$665,097
2012
$7,192 (+2.2%)
$273,411 + $388,680
$662,091
2011
$7,035 (+1.2%)
$268,050 + $381,059
$649,109
2010
$6,948 (−0.3%)
$262,794 + $373,587
$636,381
2009
$6,966 (+2.5%)
$260,830 + $370,795
$631,625
2008
$6,797
$261,450 + $371,676
$633,126
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.1 Acres
Year renovated
1989
Sq. Ft.
3,128
Year built
1989
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10519439
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.