Appraisal value of 980,500 as of 10/13/15, copy available. Open concept living w/ great indoor/outdoor feel and functionality in a quiet, serene, and fully private 7 acre setting, yet only minutes to town or freeway. Huge 660sf garage & 900+-sf workshop, with many trails to explore the land Fully remodeled with quality finishes: stainless steel appliances, travertine, high end cabinetry in kitchens/baths, etc. Very nice and unique home in a fabulous setting, this is the second to last home on Bear Valley.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
6.91 acresLot Size
$743Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Michael Crain•DRE #01273407• Thunderbird Real Estate
Contact: 831-465-2108
Bought with RECIP RECIP•DRE #00000000• Out of Area Office
NEW PRICE!!! Investors!!, Countryside Lovers!! Contemporary 2 bedroom 1.5 bath, 2100+ sq. ft. fixer upper on 6.9 acres of tree studded property. Floor to ceiling glass windows fill the home with light! Located on quiet BEAR VALLEY Road. Just six minutes from town and Highway 1. Large two car garage with extra high door. Large loft, could be third bedroom! Needs a little TLC.
Public Records
Aug 12, 1985
Sold
$150,000
$70/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,035 (+7.7%)
$642,210 + $343,301
$985,511
2024
$11,180 (+1.6%)
$629,618 + $336,570
$966,188
2023
$11,001 (+1.9%)
$629,618 + $336,570
$966,188
2022
$10,793 (+2.9%)
$617,272 + $329,971
$947,243
2021
$10,488 (+1.5%)
$605,169 + $323,501
$928,670
2020
$10,333 (+3.6%)
$593,303 + $317,157
$910,460
2019
$9,974 (+2.6%)
$587,219 + $313,905
$901,124
2018
$9,724 (+0.8%)
$575,705 + $307,750
$883,455
2017
$9,651 (+31.5%)
$553,350 + $295,800
$849,150
2016
$7,339 (+0.9%)
$553,350 + $295,800
$849,150
2015
$7,272 (+144.6%)
$429,765 + $213,203
$642,968
2014
$2,973 (−0.3%)
$105,594 + $138,088
$243,682
2013
$2,982 (+4.9%)
$105,594 + $138,088
$243,682
2012
$2,843 (+2.2%)
$105,117 + $137,464
$242,581
2011
$2,782 (+1.2%)
$103,056 + $134,769
$237,825
2010
$2,749 (−0.2%)
$101,035 + $132,126
$233,161
2009
$2,754 (+2.5%)
$100,280 + $131,139
$231,419
2008
$2,688
$100,518 + $131,451
$231,969
Tax history for 851 Bear Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,035 (+7.7%)
$642,210 + $343,301
$985,511
2024
$11,180 (+1.6%)
$629,618 + $336,570
$966,188
2023
$11,001 (+1.9%)
$629,618 + $336,570
$966,188
2022
$10,793 (+2.9%)
$617,272 + $329,971
$947,243
2021
$10,488 (+1.5%)
$605,169 + $323,501
$928,670
2020
$10,333 (+3.6%)
$593,303 + $317,157
$910,460
2019
$9,974 (+2.6%)
$587,219 + $313,905
$901,124
2018
$9,724 (+0.8%)
$575,705 + $307,750
$883,455
2017
$9,651 (+31.5%)
$553,350 + $295,800
$849,150
2016
$7,339 (+0.9%)
$553,350 + $295,800
$849,150
2015
$7,272 (+144.6%)
$429,765 + $213,203
$642,968
2014
$2,973 (−0.3%)
$105,594 + $138,088
$243,682
2013
$2,982 (+4.9%)
$105,594 + $138,088
$243,682
2012
$2,843 (+2.2%)
$105,117 + $137,464
$242,581
2011
$2,782 (+1.2%)
$103,056 + $134,769
$237,825
2010
$2,749 (−0.2%)
$101,035 + $132,126
$233,161
2009
$2,754 (+2.5%)
$100,280 + $131,139
$231,419
2008
$2,688
$100,518 + $131,451
$231,969
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.91 Acres
Year renovated
2015
Sq. Ft.
2,138
Year built
1970
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10515107
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Detached, Guest/Visitor Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Room Information
Dining Room Description: No Formal Dining Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,138
Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Property Primary ID: 373597
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 6.906
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: SU
Utilities
Utility Information
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
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,138
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6.91 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10515107
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
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Schools
Valencia Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.7mi
8/10
Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
5/10
Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
8/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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11 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.51M – $1.83M
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