Imagine coming home to your own magical retreat on 8+ acres of privacy via a long driveway adorned with majestic redwoods. As you drive through the gated entry, you enter into an Organic Oasis: green valley of terraced gardens & fruit trees. Zoned Special Use allows for wide range of home based businesses. Fully fenced with room for horses & pets. This artistic residence has had a major engineered renovation with permits. . As soon as you enter the home, there is a symphony of colors that embrace you. The Great Room offers Cathedral ceilings, skylights, hardwood floors throughout. Open kitchen with granite counters. Two master bedroom suites, one on each level; Upper level MBR is spacious with french doors leading to deck & Artist's Studio. Lower level easily functions as an in-law unit. Bonus Room could be 4th bedroom. Build an ADU on the separate building site with sweeping views accessed by a private driveway. All this and just 25 minutes to Silicon Valley.
Vacant landProperty Type
1935Year Built
8.21 acresLot Size
$157,417Price/Acres
10 spacesParking
Listed by William J. Emmert•DRE #01764635• David Lyng Real Estate
Listed by Jean Marie Ragus•DRE #00970974• David Lyng Real Estate
Bought with Nancy Fuhrman•DRE #00569565• Donner Land & Homes, Inc.
Source:MLSListings #ML81614913
Redfin Estimate
$1,292,394
$122K since sold in March 2022$11K since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 41% higher than the average sale price ($917K) of 6 comparable homes.
FIXER ON LAND HAS A BRIGHT FUTURE. 8+ ACRES OF SUN; SUITABLE FOR ANIMALS, TERRACED GARDENS AND 50+ PRODUCING FRUIT TREES, GRAPES & BLUEBERRIES. TOTALLY QUIET PRIVATE SETTING. HOME IS COMPLETELY LIVABLE WITH ABOUT 1500 SQUARE FEET UPSTAIRS AND APPROX. 350 DOWNSTAIRS ----HOME NEEDS, DRAINAGE & FOUNDATION WORk ANd LOTS MORE. PRIVATE WELL W/ 5000 GAL STORAGE TANK. NEWER SEPTIC SYSTEM.
Public Records
Nov 13, 2003
Sold
$660,000
$315/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 29, 1996
Sold
$296,000
$141/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 17, 1977
Sold
$78,000
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,852 (+4.0%)
$899,501 + $366,945
$1,266,446
2024
$14,284 (−0.1%)
$864,572 + $352,696
$1,217,268
2023
$14,302 (+16.8%)
$864,572 + $352,696
$1,217,268
2022
$12,248 (+1.9%)
$847,620 + $345,780
$1,193,400
2021
$12,022 (+4.1%)
$656,188 + $371,840
$1,028,028
2020
$11,551 (+5.6%)
$643,322 + $364,548
$1,007,870
2019
$10,943 (+2.0%)
$636,724 + $360,810
$997,534
2018
$10,730 (+1.5%)
$624,240 + $353,736
$977,976
2017
$10,571 (+80.6%)
$600,000 + $340,000
$940,000
2016
$5,852 (+9.3%)
$600,000 + $340,000
$940,000
2015
$5,352 (+21.9%)
$371,710 + $138,697
$510,407
2014
$4,392 (+19.3%)
$276,978 + $103,350
$380,328
2013
$3,681 (+6.1%)
$276,978 + $103,350
$380,328
2012
$3,470 (−6.6%)
$230,815 + $86,125
$316,940
2011
$3,713 (−16.2%)
$217,750 + $81,250
$299,000
2010
$4,433 (−4.6%)
$234,500 + $87,500
$322,000
2009
$4,647 (−28.5%)
$284,750 + $106,250
$391,000
2008
$6,500
$301,500 + $112,500
$414,000
Tax history for 239 Dorrance Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,852 (+4.0%)
$899,501 + $366,945
$1,266,446
2024
$14,284 (−0.1%)
$864,572 + $352,696
$1,217,268
2023
$14,302 (+16.8%)
$864,572 + $352,696
$1,217,268
2022
$12,248 (+1.9%)
$847,620 + $345,780
$1,193,400
2021
$12,022 (+4.1%)
$656,188 + $371,840
$1,028,028
2020
$11,551 (+5.6%)
$643,322 + $364,548
$1,007,870
2019
$10,943 (+2.0%)
$636,724 + $360,810
$997,534
2018
$10,730 (+1.5%)
$624,240 + $353,736
$977,976
2017
$10,571 (+80.6%)
$600,000 + $340,000
$940,000
2016
$5,852 (+9.3%)
$600,000 + $340,000
$940,000
2015
$5,352 (+21.9%)
$371,710 + $138,697
$510,407
2014
$4,392 (+19.3%)
$276,978 + $103,350
$380,328
2013
$3,681 (+6.1%)
$276,978 + $103,350
$380,328
2012
$3,470 (−6.6%)
$230,815 + $86,125
$316,940
2011
$3,713 (−16.2%)
$217,750 + $81,250
$299,000
2010
$4,433 (−4.6%)
$234,500 + $87,500
$322,000
2009
$4,647 (−28.5%)
$284,750 + $106,250
$391,000
2008
$6,500
$301,500 + $112,500
$414,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Pool Information
Pool Type: Spa
Has Pool
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,094
Building Sq. Ft: 2,094
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 357,584
Municipality Name: SAN LORENZO
Acres: 8.209
Depth Footage: 660
Front Footage: 550
Zoning Code: SU
County Use Description: RURAL 5-19.99 ACRES
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: SAN LORENZO
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,094
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8.21 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 08911134
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 5, 2026
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Boulder Creek Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.4mi
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San Lorenzo Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 93° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.23M – $1.49M
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