This is magical park-like property where you can share a home with creatures of the forest. The house is a rustic hand crafted cottage that features a country kitchen, skylights, cozy wood burning stove & wood floors. A true Redwood retreat where you can enjoy peace and quiet. It has several large sunny garden spots and lush mature landscaping as well as towering redwoods. Horses? Check out the flexible RA zoning! Far enough out to be private (You don't see neighbor houses from your windows, just lovely woodland views) but close enough to be considered a great commute, just 50 minutes to most Santa Clara locations,
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
1.99 acresLot Size
$516Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kathy Davis•DRE #00756286• CENTURY 21 Masters
Listed by Ronnie Trubek•DRE #00782879• CENTURY 21 Masters
Contact: 831-588-4995
Bought with Chris Johnson•DRE #01131369• Coldwell Banker Realty
This is magical park-like property where you can share a home with creatures of the forest. The house is a rustic hand crafted cottage that features a country kitchen, skylights, cozy wood burning stove & wood floors. A true Redwood retreat where you can enjoy peace and quiet. It has several large sunny garden spots and lush mature landscaping as well as towering redwoods. Horses? Check out the flexible RA zoning! Far enough out to be private (You don't see neighbor houses from your windows, just lovely woodland views) but close enough to be considered a great commute, just 50 minutes to most Santa Clara locations,
MLSListings #ML80002863
Sep 14, 2000
Sold
$95,000
$60/sq ft
Aug 1, 2000
Listing Removed
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Jan 26, 2000
Listed
$99,000
$63/sq ft
KEN MABIE RECENTLY SAID IT LOOKS GOOD. SLV WATER HAS APPROVED A WATER METER. APPEARS BUILDABLE. LOCATED JUST AT THE ENTRANCE TO DRYWELL FROM BERNSTEIN ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD. COLISTED WITH LINDA GOLLINGX101.
Public Records
Apr 20, 1990
Sold
$330,000
$208/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,813 (+16.3%)
$585,648
2024
$5,859 (−0.2%)
$516,748
2023
$5,871 (+2.4%)
$516,748
2022
$5,736 (+81.6%)
$506,615
2021
$3,159 (−62.3%)
$496,682
2020
$8,372 (+5.5%)
$270,524
2019
$7,934 (+84.0%)
$535,500 + $183,600
$719,100
2018
$4,313 (+1.6%)
$525,000 + $180,000
$705,000
2017
$4,244 (+2.1%)
$186,085 + $180,358
$366,443
2016
$4,158 (+2.3%)
$186,085 + $180,358
$366,443
2015
$4,065 (+1.7%)
$182,436 + $176,822
$359,258
2014
$3,997 (+0.6%)
$176,176 + $170,754
$346,930
2013
$3,973 (+2.3%)
$176,176 + $170,754
$346,930
2012
$3,885 (+2.2%)
$175,380 + $169,982
$345,362
2011
$3,801 (+1.6%)
$171,941 + $166,649
$338,590
2010
$3,739 (+0.6%)
$168,570 + $163,381
$331,951
2009
$3,718 (+2.5%)
$167,310 + $162,160
$329,470
2008
$3,629
$167,707 + $162,545
$330,252
Tax history for 556 Dry Well Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,813 (+16.3%)
$585,648
2024
$5,859 (−0.2%)
$516,748
2023
$5,871 (+2.4%)
$516,748
2022
$5,736 (+81.6%)
$506,615
2021
$3,159 (−62.3%)
$496,682
2020
$8,372 (+5.5%)
$270,524
2019
$7,934 (+84.0%)
$535,500 + $183,600
$719,100
2018
$4,313 (+1.6%)
$525,000 + $180,000
$705,000
2017
$4,244 (+2.1%)
$186,085 + $180,358
$366,443
2016
$4,158 (+2.3%)
$186,085 + $180,358
$366,443
2015
$4,065 (+1.7%)
$182,436 + $176,822
$359,258
2014
$3,997 (+0.6%)
$176,176 + $170,754
$346,930
2013
$3,973 (+2.3%)
$176,176 + $170,754
$346,930
2012
$3,885 (+2.2%)
$175,380 + $169,982
$345,362
2011
$3,801 (+1.6%)
$171,941 + $166,649
$338,590
2010
$3,739 (+0.6%)
$168,570 + $163,381
$331,951
2009
$3,718 (+2.5%)
$167,310 + $162,160
$329,470
2008
$3,629
$167,707 + $162,545
$330,252
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.99 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
08501164
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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
Parking Description: No Garage, Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Full on Ground Floor, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower
Room Information
Storage, Workshop
Dining Room Description: Eat in Kitchen
Kitchen Description: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range (Gas), Refrigerator(s)