Situated in a sunny clearing surrounded by 5+ acres with Redwoods, Madrones and a seasonal creek near Aptos Village, this "cabin" incorporates modern amenities such double-glazed windows, insulation, and Hardi-board siding and a recently remodeled bathroom with old style charm! Two bedrooms, one bath and a loft with office upstairs, inside laundry room. Hand crafted stone fireplace with a wood mantel and knotty pine paneling and oak flooring in the living room and dining area. Breakfast nook and oak flooring in the kitchen which has direct access to the outside. Extensive decking off the living room and dining area. The landscaping near the home includes Rhododendrons, Camellias, and Japanese maple, and native plantings. A covered carport, woodshed and storage for your "toys". This private oasis is located just minutes from Cabrillo College, New Brighton Beach, and Capitola. Feel the quiet serenity this peaceful retreat and enjoy the convenience of a short drive into town.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
5.76 acresLot Size
$761Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
7 spacesParking
Listed by Anina Van Alstine•DRE #00585992• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 831-420-2629
Bought with Joanna Phillips•DRE #00426090• Bailey Properties
Private, secluded 5.7 acre sunny home surrounded by redwoods to delight your senses. Commune with nature from the new deck, cozy up to the river rock fireplace, new roof, new siding & paint, dual pane windows, wood floors. Two bedrooms plus a huge loft/family roo/3rd bedroom? One large bathroom with tub and separate shower, move right in, close to Cabrillo, shopping; area beaches, fall in love!
Public Records
Sep 20, 2012
Sold
$498,000
$291/sq ft
MLSListings #ML81229218
Sep 21, 2012
Sold
$497,850
$291/sq ft
Sep 1, 2012
Pending
—
Aug 13, 2012
Pending
—
Aug 4, 2012
Listed
$495,000
$289/sq ft
+2
This very private property is secluded in the Redwoods, but just 7 minutes off Soquel Drive. It has lots of sun. No houses are visible, and from the decks and picture windows, all you see are trees and glades. Usable outdoor spaces, and decks. Ample outside parking. House is comfy and very livable. Nice river rock working fireplace with insert. PLEASE Do not disturb occupant.
Public Records
Jul 9, 1992
Sold
$350,000
$205/sq ft
Public Records
May 4, 1983
Sold
$178,000
$104/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 5, 1976
Sold
$40,000
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,012 (+7.9%)
$613,535 + $317,157
$930,692
2024
$10,209 (+1.6%)
$601,505 + $310,939
$912,444
2023
$10,051 (+1.8%)
$601,505 + $310,939
$912,444
2022
$9,872 (+3.0%)
$589,711 + $304,842
$894,553
2021
$9,586 (+11.6%)
$578,148 + $298,864
$877,012
2020
$8,589 (+1.7%)
$566,812 + $293,004
$859,816
2019
$8,445 (+2.5%)
$552,217 + $219,788
$772,005
2018
$8,235 (+0.7%)
$541,389 + $215,478
$756,867
2017
$8,177 (+2.7%)
$520,366 + $207,111
$727,477
2016
$7,964 (+0.8%)
$520,366 + $207,111
$727,477
2015
$7,900 (+39.6%)
$510,163 + $203,050
$713,213
2014
$5,660 (−0.5%)
$243,099 + $257,012
$500,111
2013
$5,686 (+7.7%)
$243,099 + $257,012
$500,111
2012
$5,280 (+2.3%)
$242,000 + $255,850
$497,850
2011
$5,164 (+1.3%)
$310,576 + $172,544
$483,120
2010
$5,100 (−0.3%)
$304,486 + $169,161
$473,647
2009
$5,113 (+1.0%)
$302,210 + $167,897
$470,107
2008
$5,061
$302,928 + $168,296
$471,224
Tax history for 7500 Oak Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,012 (+7.9%)
$613,535 + $317,157
$930,692
2024
$10,209 (+1.6%)
$601,505 + $310,939
$912,444
2023
$10,051 (+1.8%)
$601,505 + $310,939
$912,444
2022
$9,872 (+3.0%)
$589,711 + $304,842
$894,553
2021
$9,586 (+11.6%)
$578,148 + $298,864
$877,012
2020
$8,589 (+1.7%)
$566,812 + $293,004
$859,816
2019
$8,445 (+2.5%)
$552,217 + $219,788
$772,005
2018
$8,235 (+0.7%)
$541,389 + $215,478
$756,867
2017
$8,177 (+2.7%)
$520,366 + $207,111
$727,477
2016
$7,964 (+0.8%)
$520,366 + $207,111
$727,477
2015
$7,900 (+39.6%)
$510,163 + $203,050
$713,213
2014
$5,660 (−0.5%)
$243,099 + $257,012
$500,111
2013
$5,686 (+7.7%)
$243,099 + $257,012
$500,111
2012
$5,280 (+2.3%)
$242,000 + $255,850
$497,850
2011
$5,164 (+1.3%)
$310,576 + $172,544
$483,120
2010
$5,100 (−0.3%)
$304,486 + $169,161
$473,647
2009
$5,113 (+1.0%)
$302,210 + $167,897
$470,107
2008
$5,061
$302,928 + $168,296
$471,224
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
251,080
Year renovated
2025
Sq. Ft.
1,710
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
04005207
Parking Spaces
7
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on Nov 22, 2025.
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
Parking Information
Carport (Minimum): 1
Parking Description: Guest/Visitor Parking, Parking Area