This charming home offers complete privacy, and is surrounded by nature. It sits in the middle of a grove of redwoods, yet is close to downtown Boulder Creek. The main floor has walls of windows, and open beamed soaring ceilings. Outside the French doors is a wrap around deck, with lovely peacefull, tree top views. The upgraded kitchen opens to the family room, and has a custom brick alcove around the gas stove. There are two bedrooms on the main floor, and up the spiral staircase is the primary suite. There is another set of French doors leading to a private deck. The lowest level has another cozy family room, with a complete bath and its own entrance. It could be a used as a separate in-law quarters or guest suite. The well tended garden has 12 raised beds, and 15 different fruit trees.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
5.44 acresLot Size
$454Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Larry Miller•DRE #01764315• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 408-314-9275
Bought with Margaret Barr•DRE #01941901• KW Thrive Santa Cruz
This charming retreat, tucked into a grove of redwoods, combines natural materials with stunning upgrades. A living room on the main floor features exposed beams and a wall of French doors to the wraparound deck and trees beyond. Tile floors, skylights, and a custom tile and brick alcove around the gas range make the kitchen shine. A spiral, wrought-iron staircase leads up to a main suite with French doors to a deck, a seating area overlooking the lower levels & a main bath suite . Two bedrooms on the main floor offer custom windows, recessed lights, & open beam ceilings. Below the main level is another floor with a cozy family room. Includes Generac generator hardwired to the house. This retreat offers privacy and stunning garden, meadow, and mountain views. The sunny grounds feature an orchard with 15 different fruit trees protected by individual cages, a fenced vegetable garden with 12 raised beds, and low maintenance Mediterranean and CA native landscaping.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,615 (+4.0%)
$728,790 + $495,210
$1,224,000
2024
$14,055 (−3.4%)
$832,320 + $416,160
$1,248,480
2023
$14,542 (+2.4%)
$832,320 + $416,160
$1,248,480
2022
$14,203 (+198.7%)
$816,000 + $408,000
$1,224,000
2021
$4,754 (+5.7%)
$800,000 + $400,000
$1,200,000
2020
$4,496 (+5.3%)
$175,722 + $205,014
$380,736
2019
$4,268 (+1.9%)
$173,920 + $202,910
$376,830
2018
$4,186 (+1.6%)
$170,510 + $198,932
$369,442
2017
$4,120 (+2.1%)
$163,890 + $191,208
$355,098
2016
$4,035 (+2.3%)
$163,890 + $191,208
$355,098
2015
$3,943 (+1.7%)
$160,676 + $187,458
$348,134
2014
$3,878 (+0.6%)
$155,162 + $181,026
$336,188
2013
$3,855 (+2.3%)
$155,162 + $181,026
$336,188
2012
$3,769 (+2.2%)
$154,460 + $180,208
$334,668
2011
$3,687 (+1.6%)
$151,432 + $176,674
$328,106
2010
$3,628 (+0.6%)
$148,463 + $173,210
$321,673
2009
$3,607 (+2.5%)
$147,353 + $171,915
$319,268
2008
$3,521
$147,703 + $172,323
$320,026
Tax history for 303 Midway Ranch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,615 (+4.0%)
$728,790 + $495,210
$1,224,000
2024
$14,055 (−3.4%)
$832,320 + $416,160
$1,248,480
2023
$14,542 (+2.4%)
$832,320 + $416,160
$1,248,480
2022
$14,203 (+198.7%)
$816,000 + $408,000
$1,224,000
2021
$4,754 (+5.7%)
$800,000 + $400,000
$1,200,000
2020
$4,496 (+5.3%)
$175,722 + $205,014
$380,736
2019
$4,268 (+1.9%)
$173,920 + $202,910
$376,830
2018
$4,186 (+1.6%)
$170,510 + $198,932
$369,442
2017
$4,120 (+2.1%)
$163,890 + $191,208
$355,098
2016
$4,035 (+2.3%)
$163,890 + $191,208
$355,098
2015
$3,943 (+1.7%)
$160,676 + $187,458
$348,134
2014
$3,878 (+0.6%)
$155,162 + $181,026
$336,188
2013
$3,855 (+2.3%)
$155,162 + $181,026
$336,188
2012
$3,769 (+2.2%)
$154,460 + $180,208
$334,668
2011
$3,687 (+1.6%)
$151,432 + $176,674
$328,106
2010
$3,628 (+0.6%)
$148,463 + $173,210
$321,673
2009
$3,607 (+2.5%)
$147,353 + $171,915
$319,268
2008
$3,521
$147,703 + $172,323
$320,026
*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
5.44 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,315
Year built
1980
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
08665103
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Detached, Parking Area
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 6
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite/Retreat
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathroom Description: Shower Over Tub, 2+ Stall Shower
Room Information
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Family Room
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Gas), Island with Sink, Pantry
Interior Features
Laundry: Inside
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Family Room, Free-Standing, In Living Room, In Primary Bedroom
Fireplaces (Minimum): 3
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Central Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,635
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 660879
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 5.442
Lot Description: Private/Secluded
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: Septic Standard
Utilities: Propane On Site
Water Information
Water: Private Co-op
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
High School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
Location Information
Directions: Turn East on Big Basin Way from Highway 9. Drive past Boulder Creek Golf Course to Midway Ranch Road on the right. Drive up to the gate for 303 on the left side.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,315
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.44 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 08665103
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Boulder Creek Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.4mi
9/10
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.1mi
6/10
San Lorenzo Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.2mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
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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8 days above 94° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.14M – $1.38M
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