This adorable Boulder Creek home is a hidden gem in a storybook setting! Extensively remodeled and updated in 2002, and meticulously cared for. Additional square footage in bonus space/spa room of approximately 123 square feet. Ample 2 car garage/workshop with huge usable loft area. Magical park-like setting on over half an acre. Enjoy quiet ambiance and forested views from the sweet covered porch. Stroll through redwoods along paths w/ views of the river, or walk the path to the river. Take a relaxing soak in the hot tub year-round in comfort; the enclosed spa room awaits. Dual fireplace with outdoor use. Lots of usable yard space and room for vehicles. Great location on the river, but not in a flood zone. Terrific commute location to Silicon Valley. 30 minutes to Santa Cruz. Boulder Creek Golf and Country Club & Big Basin State Park nearby. Great San Lorenzo Valley schools! Seller willing to relocate hot tub outside if buyer wishes to use spa room/bonus area for add'l living space.
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
0.59 acresLot Size
$581Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Susan J. Davis•DRE #00898672• Bailey Properties
Bought with John Ribera•DRE #01913105• Coldwell Banker Realty
Source:MLSListings #ML81748156
Redfin Estimate
$908,683
$94K since sold in March 2022$4,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 21.2% higher than the average sale price ($750K) of 6 comparable homes.
This adorable Boulder Creek home is a hidden gem in a storybook setting! Extensively remodeled and updated in 2002, and meticulously cared for. Additional square footage in bonus space/spa room of approximately 123 square feet. Ample 2 car garage/workshop with huge usable loft area. Magical park-like setting on over half an acre. Enjoy quiet ambiance and forested views from the sweet covered porch. Stroll through redwoods along paths w/ views of the river, or walk the path to the river. Take a relaxing soak in the hot tub year-round in comfort; the enclosed spa room awaits. Dual fireplace with outdoor use. Lots of usable yard space and room for vehicles. Great location on the river, but not in a flood zone. Terrific commute location to Silicon Valley. 30 minutes to Santa Cruz. Boulder Creek Golf and Country Club & Big Basin State Park nearby. Great San Lorenzo Valley schools! Seller willing to relocate hot tub outside if buyer wishes to use spa room/bonus area for add'l living space.
Public Records
Dec 20, 1996
Sold
$123,000
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,500 (+4.2%)
$583,664 + $281,220
$864,884
2024
$10,074
$572,220 + $275,706
$847,926
2023
$10,082 (+12.0%)
$572,220 + $275,706
$847,926
2022
$9,004 (+2.3%)
$561,000 + $270,300
$831,300
2021
$8,803 (+4.0%)
$534,246 + $207,762
$742,008
2020
$8,461 (+144.5%)
$523,771 + $203,689
$727,460
2019
$3,460 (+1.9%)
$518,400 + $201,600
$720,000
2018
$3,396 (+1.5%)
$109,507 + $179,052
$288,559
2017
$3,345 (+2.3%)
$105,254 + $172,097
$277,351
2016
$3,271 (+2.6%)
$105,254 + $172,097
$277,351
2015
$3,189 (+1.7%)
$103,190 + $168,723
$271,913
2014
$3,137 (+0.6%)
$99,649 + $162,934
$262,583
2013
$3,119 (+2.2%)
$99,649 + $162,934
$262,583
2012
$3,053 (+2.2%)
$99,199 + $162,198
$261,397
2011
$2,988 (+1.6%)
$97,254 + $159,018
$256,272
2010
$2,941 (+0.6%)
$95,347 + $155,900
$251,247
2009
$2,925 (+2.4%)
$94,634 + $154,735
$249,369
2008
$2,857
$94,859 + $155,103
$249,962
Tax history for 434 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,500 (+4.2%)
$583,664 + $281,220
$864,884
2024
$10,074
$572,220 + $275,706
$847,926
2023
$10,082 (+12.0%)
$572,220 + $275,706
$847,926
2022
$9,004 (+2.3%)
$561,000 + $270,300
$831,300
2021
$8,803 (+4.0%)
$534,246 + $207,762
$742,008
2020
$8,461 (+144.5%)
$523,771 + $203,689
$727,460
2019
$3,460 (+1.9%)
$518,400 + $201,600
$720,000
2018
$3,396 (+1.5%)
$109,507 + $179,052
$288,559
2017
$3,345 (+2.3%)
$105,254 + $172,097
$277,351
2016
$3,271 (+2.6%)
$105,254 + $172,097
$277,351
2015
$3,189 (+1.7%)
$103,190 + $168,723
$271,913
2014
$3,137 (+0.6%)
$99,649 + $162,934
$262,583
2013
$3,119 (+2.2%)
$99,649 + $162,934
$262,583
2012
$3,053 (+2.2%)
$99,199 + $162,198
$261,397
2011
$2,988 (+1.6%)
$97,254 + $159,018
$256,272
2010
$2,941 (+0.6%)
$95,347 + $155,900
$251,247
2009
$2,925 (+2.4%)
$94,634 + $154,735
$249,369
2008
$2,857
$94,859 + $155,103
$249,962
*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: 3
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WILDWOOD 01
Living Sq. Ft: 1,563
Building Sq. Ft: 1,563
Legal Description: BLK 9 LOT 2 -6
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 572
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 25,526
Legal Lot Number: 2
Legal Block Number: 9
Municipality Name: SAN LORENZO
Acres: 0.586
Zoning Code: R-1-15
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: SAN LORENZO
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,563
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 08304211
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Boulder Creek Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
9/10
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.0mi
6/10
San Lorenzo Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi
8/10
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 94° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
17 unhealthy days expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$864,000 – $1.05M
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