Sunny, top of the hill privacy, surrounded by beautiful trees and wildlife. Majestic valley views in the cradle of the Monterey Bay. The hillside below, pre-drought, was kept as a small 9-hole golf course that can be revived, or is perfect for grapes (as visualized in mock-up photo). Lots of room for guest unit, horses, pool, or more. Same owner for over 31 years. Immaculately maintained. 3-car garage with electric car charging port. Lots of parking. Storage shed attached to house. Large 10x24' utility barn on the property. 32 solar panels. Master bath includes jacuzzi tub and sauna.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
2.89 acresLot Size
$480Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by John Stevenson•DRE #01212015• eXp Realty of California Inc
Contact: 831-251-2177
Bought with Coastal Bay Team•DRE #70010154• David Lyng Real Estate
*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
—
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.89 Acres
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
3,719
Year built
1981
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10553107
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 3
Garage (Maximum): 3
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Gate/Door Opener, Guest/Visitor Parking, Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 5
Interior
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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite/Retreat, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet
Amenities: Garden Window(s), High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet, Wet Bar
Living Sq. Ft.: 3,719
Security Features: Video/Audio System
Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Property Faces: South
Property Primary ID: 629871
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 2.888
Lot Description: Grade (Sloped Down), Private/Secluded, Staked Boundary, Surveyed
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RA
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star Lighting, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight(s), Solar Power, Solar Power On Grid
Sewer Septic: Septic Connected, Septic Standard
Utilities: Propane On Site, Solar - Hot Water Heater - Owned
Water Information
Water: Private/Mutual
Location
2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: 10x24'
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Location Information
Directions: Freedom Boulevard, left on McDonald Rd., and go to stop sign at the end McDonald, property driveway is directly ahead of you across the road. House at the top of the hill at the end of the driveway. Do not rely on Google Maps.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,719
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.89 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10553107
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Valencia Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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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
8 days above 88° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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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
$1.70M – $2.05M
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