Modern-day treehouse tucked in the Aptos hills offering privacy & solitude with ocean & forest views. A sunny peaceful retreat near the end of a private road a short distance to town with terraced gardens, meandering paths, & multiple outdoor gathering places. A nature lover's paradise with multitudes of wildlife & a gardener's delight. This passive solar home is ideally positioned on the land to bring in warmth, natural light, & expansive views out to the Monterey Bay. A combination of space separation & flexibility of use with multi-levels still with a sense of openness created by oversized floor to ceiling windows in every room. The ground floor living room/office has potential direct access above to the bedroom, originally intended for a guest space. The updated kitchen connects to informal & formal dining & to a family room with a fireplace & deck. The MBR suite has the potential to expand the bath & a dressing room off the walk-in closet which could be an office.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
1.45 acresLot Size
$730Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Lyng-Vidrine Lyng-Vidrine Team•DRE #70010151• David Lyng Real Estate
Listed by Dennis Lunder•DRE #00656586• Dennis A. Lunder, Broker
Contact: 831-345-0503
Bought with Rose Wood•DRE #01344958• eXp Realty of California Inc
*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
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.45 Acres
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
2,485
Year built
1978
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
04005124
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
A
Agriculture
The purposes of the A Agriculture Zone District are to encourage and provide for noncommercial agricultural uses, such as family farming and animal raising, and to allow limited commercial agricultural activities, on the small amounts of agricultural land remaining in the County which are not designated as commercially suitable, but which still constitute a productive natural resource; to provide for agricultural uses of a higher intensity in rural areas than those allowed in the RA Residential Agricultural Zone District where such use is compatible with the surrounding land uses and the environmental constraints of the land; to maintain options for a diversity of farm operations; to implement the agricultural preservation policy of Chapter 16.50 SCCC; and to maintain productive open space and rural character in the County.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport (Minimum): 2
Parking Description: Carport, Covered Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathroom Description: Full on Ground Floor, Primary (Sunken Tub), Shower Over Tub, 2+ Stall Shower, Tile
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Granite), Dishwasher, Island, Microwave, Oven Range (Electric), Pantry, Refrigerator(s), Trash Compactor
Interior Features
Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Family Room, Gas-Burning, Insert, In Primary Bedroom, Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 2
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Window/Wall Unit
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Bay, City Lights, Forest/Woods, Mountains, Ocean
Roof: Flat/Low Pitch
Yard/Grounds: Balcony/Patio, Barbecue Area, Deck
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter, Pillars/Posts/Piers
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,485
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 644361
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 1.448
Lot Description: Grade (Sloped Up), Views
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: A
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Passive Solar
Sewer Septic: Septic Standard
Utilities: Propane On Site
Water Information
Water: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Location Information
Directions: Turn onto Porter Gulch Rd from Soquel Drive. Turn right on Oak Ridge Rd from Porter Gulch Rd. This is a narrow single lane private road. Follow the signs to 7625. It will be on your left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,485
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.45 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 04005124
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Mar Vista Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
5/10
Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
4 days above 86° expected this year, 8 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.72M – $2.09M
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