( 581 Ranchitos del Sol ) IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR THAT SPECIAL PLACE TO CALL HOME, WHETHER BUYING UP OR DOWN, INVESTMENT OR UTILITY, DON'T MISS SEEING THIS BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED, UNIQUE 2 STORY VILLA / 2500 sq ft 3 Bedroom 3 Bath Home on a 1/2 acre parcel / A 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Studio Apt. was developed under the same roof and has its own Private Entrance ( Located rear-side of home ) and can be ( Easily Converted ) back to it's original plan / Rear Yard Upper Terrace ( currently with an Airstream Trailer ) is a Perfect Site for an ADU / Top of the Hill, 'Crows Nest View' is Surrounded by Aptos's Beautiful Corralitos Hills / 581 Ranchitos del Sol is known for it's Sunny, Quiet and Peaceful Atmosphere / Clearly a Great Country Home / Reduced Price to Sell / Owners will Consider All Written Offers as they are Presented
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$519Price/Sq.Ft.
$21/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Vic Morvay•DRE #00685994• eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.
Bought with Jen Poli•DRE #02039815• David Lyng Real Estate
Est. $6,125 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 581 Ranchitos Del Sol
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLSListings #ML82053551
Nov 3, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Nov 2, 2026
Sold
$1,300,000
$519/sq ft
Oct 10, 2026
Pending
—
Oct 10, 2026
Contingent
—
Sep 17, 2026
Price Changed
*
Sep 17, 2026
Price Changed
$1,395,000
$557/sq ft
Aug 27, 2026
Price Changed
*
Aug 27, 2026
Price Changed
$1,499,000
$598/sq ft
Aug 27, 2026
Price Changed
*
Aug 27, 2026
Price Changed
$14,999,000
$5,985/sq ft
Aug 25, 2026
Price Changed
*
Aug 25, 2026
Price Changed
$1,500,000
$599/sq ft
Aug 4, 2026
Price Changed
*
Aug 4, 2026
Price Changed
$1,590,000
$634/sq ft
Jul 8, 2026
Listed
$1,649,000
$658/sq ft
Jul 8, 2026
Listed
*
There are no remarks available.
Public Records
Jul 7, 1999
Sold
$410,000
$164/sq ft
MLSListings #ML89917089
Jul 7, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Jun 22, 1999
Sold
$410,000
$164/sq ft
Apr 23, 1999
Listed
$425,000
$170/sq ft
PEACEFUL & SUNNY IN AN IDEAL CUL-DE-SAC LOCALE. OPEN SPACE & QUIET VALLEY VIEWS WITH PLENTY OF SUN FOR A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN. NEW ROOF & PAINT IN THIS RANCH STYLE HOME. RELAX ON THE OPEN DECK OR HAVE A BBQ.
Public Records
Nov 14, 1979
Sold
$110,000
$44/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,982 (+8.1%)
$249,005 + $429,205
$678,210
2024
$7,383 (+1.6%)
$239,336 + $412,539
$651,875
2023
$7,265 (+1.9%)
$239,336 + $412,539
$651,875
2022
$7,132 (+3.5%)
$234,643 + $404,450
$639,093
2021
$6,889 (+1.5%)
$230,042 + $396,519
$626,561
2020
$6,789 (+1.7%)
$225,531 + $388,744
$614,275
2019
$6,674 (+2.5%)
$223,219 + $384,758
$607,977
2018
$6,510 (+0.7%)
$218,842 + $377,214
$596,056
2017
$6,462 (+2.7%)
$210,344 + $362,565
$572,909
2016
$6,295 (+1.0%)
$210,344 + $362,565
$572,909
2015
$6,233 (+2.2%)
$206,220 + $355,456
$561,676
2014
$6,101 (−0.5%)
$199,143 + $343,259
$542,402
2013
$6,129 (+5.1%)
$199,143 + $343,259
$542,402
2012
$5,830 (+2.2%)
$198,243 + $341,708
$539,951
2011
$5,702 (+1.2%)
$194,356 + $335,008
$529,364
2010
$5,632 (−0.3%)
$190,545 + $328,439
$518,984
2009
$5,646 (+2.5%)
$189,121 + $325,984
$515,105
2008
$5,508
$189,570 + $326,758
$516,328
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
1973
Sq. Ft.
2,506
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10537115
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
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Off-Street Parking, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Gas Oven Range, Refrigerator
Dining Room Information
Dining Area, Dining Bar
Family Room Information
Separate Family Room
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Garage
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Permanent
Roof: Composition
Year Built
Year Built Details: 2
Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 2,506
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Utility Information
Gas: Propane On Site
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Propane, Public Water
Water Source: Public
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $250
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: ROAD ASSOCIATION
Has Association: Yes
School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Location Information
MLS Area: Aptos
Street Name: Ranchitos Del Sol
Street Number: 581
WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 1
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,506
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10537115
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Valencia Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.1mi
8/10
Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
5/10
Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
8/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 20% for direct sun exposure in Aptos. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.41M – $1.71M
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