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Off market may 2021 for $400K

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Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,134/mo

Land

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2.02

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985 Mesa Grande Rd, Aptos, CA 95003

About this home

Wonderful opportunity to build in an exclusive neighborhood in Aptos. , The lot is located down a private road surrounded by Nisene Marks and Aptos Park. This lovely lot with the perfect mix of sun and shade. This gem is ready to make that dream a little bit easier for you to turn into a reality. Room for gardens, chickens, goats and ponies. Plans available for a 4 bedroom house, well on site but Soquel Creek Water and power connections close. Seller has done a lot of work to get this permit ready. Enjoy hiking trails close by and quiet living. Hike, bike, live. Only a few minutes to town, Cabrillo College, Aptos Village and Mar Vista Elementary School. . Buyer should verify all info.

Vacant landProperty Type

2.02 acresLot Size

$0Price/Acres

Listed by Christine Clayton •DRE #01407021 • Anderson Christie, Inc.

Contact: 831-588-8078

Bought with Christine Clayton •DRE #01407021 • Anderson Christie, Inc.

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81835098

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Market trends in 95003, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.9%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

34d

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

11 MoM

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3 beds3.5 baths2,022 sq ft
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OPEN THU, 3PM TO 6PM
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2 beds1.5 baths1,026 sq ft
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NEW 30 HRS AGO
$3,950,000
6 beds5 baths4,730 sq ft
7431 Mesa Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
$600,000
3 beds2 baths1,164 sq ft
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OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 4PM
$1,295,000
3 beds2 baths1,432 sq ft
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2 beds2 baths1,304 sq ft
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OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$1,145,000
3 beds3 baths2,063 sq ft
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$6,990,000
5 beds2 baths3,211 sq ft
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OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 4PM
$1,689,000
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Sale history for 985 Mesa Grande Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81835098

May 24, 2021

Sold

$400,000

May 5, 2021

Pending

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Mar 25, 2021

Contingent

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Mar 19, 2021

Listed

$499,000

MLSListings #ML81459058

Oct 3, 2017

Sold

$269,000

Aug 8, 2017

Pending

—

Jun 29, 2017

Price Changed

$319,000

Mar 24, 2017

Relisted

—

Mar 24, 2017

Price Changed

$439,000

Sep 30, 2016

Pending

—

Jul 9, 2016

Price Changed

$349,000

Mar 13, 2016

Price Changed

$439,000

Aug 29, 2015

Price Changed

$479,000

Aug 6, 2015

Relisted

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Jul 17, 2015

Pending

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Apr 9, 2015

Listed

$525,000

SDMLS #301798790

Oct 3, 2017

Sold

$269,000

Apr 8, 2015

Listed

$319,000

Back on the Market! Your 2nd chance to look at this sunny meadow surrounded by trees on 2+ acres in Aptos. Adjacent to Nisene Marks State Park, on a cul de sac, at the end of a private the road, just minutes to town. Geology and Soils Engineering Reports completed, Septic permit for 5 bedroom house, 300 ft well. Owner financing available.

Public Records

Dec 4, 2003

Sold

$304,500

Public Records

May 16, 1973

Sold

$10,000

Tax history for 985 Mesa Grande Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

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Zoning

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Lot size

2.02 Acres

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Style

Vacant Land

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

04009121

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.

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

Interior

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Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Greenbelt

Building Information
Subclass: Residential Lot

Property Information
Development Status: Have Building Plans, Site Plan Approved
Horse Property: Possible
Present Use: Bare Land
Property Primary ID: 412591

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 2.016
Lot Description: Grade (Gently Sloped)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RA

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Community Sewer/Septic
Utilities: Electricity (Available at Street)

Water Information
Water: Water Available at Street, Well

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Mar Vista Elementary
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Middle School: Aptos Junior High
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified

Location Information
Soquel Dr. to Vienna Dr. Left on Wilshire Dr. Private Rd. just past the Vienna Woods Trail head on St right Mesa Grande-Private Rd. Appointment only do not park in neighbors driveway please

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.02 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 04009121

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes

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Schools

Mar Vista Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.2mi

6/10

Aptos Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

5/10

Aptos High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 86° expected this year, 11 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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OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 4PM

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Home values near 985 Mesa Grande Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
990 Mesa Grande Rd, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2460 Sq. Ft.	$1,786,196
1664 Wilshire Dr, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$1,301,450

Address	Redfin Estimate
900 Mesa Grande Rd, Aptos, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$964,353
1684 Wilshire Dr, Aptos, CA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2224 Sq. Ft.	$1,552,512

Address	Redfin Estimate
1695 Aptos Creek Rd, Aptos, CA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 2831 Sq. Ft.	$3,582,734
1698 Wilshire Dr, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1876 Sq. Ft.	$1,594,498

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