Hear the flow of the river & the breeze in the trees from this sunny riverside retreat. The gated property is located at the end of the road to assure privacy and includes access to a sandy beach on the river. Dual furnaces support separate upper and lower zones to keep you comfortable. Smart home lighting, Nest thermostats, cameras, garage door, irrigation systems are all internet capable and can be controlled with a smart phone from anywhere, An auto enthusiasts dream, this large 2,900 sq ft home has 6 bedrooms (one has no closet) as well as a 15'x20' art studio. There is a brand new detached 3 car garage with high ceilings and hydraulic lifts that can accommodate 5 cars. Both the new garage and the art studio are permitted, plans and permits are available for both. A large sunny deck looks out over a beautiful back yard that meanders down to the water. Ample parking includes space for an RV, boats etc.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
0.69 acresLot Size
$491Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kenn Ellis•DRE #01180167• Santa Cruz Estates
Contact: 831-359-0606
Bought with Mike Young•DRE #00952966• Monterey Bay Properties
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Market trends in 95005, CA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
101.0%
0.5% MoM
Median sale price
$967K
$15K MoM
Avg. days on market
18d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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3 MoM
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Sale history for 1936 River Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLSListings #ML81784886
Apr 20, 2020
Sold
$1,150,000
$397/sq ft
Mar 16, 2020
Contingent
—
Mar 3, 2020
Listed
$1,199,000
$413/sq ft
MLSListings #ML81496823
Dec 18, 2015
Sold
$889,000
$307/sq ft
Dec 13, 2015
Pending
—
Oct 20, 2015
Contingent
—
Sep 5, 2015
Price Changed
$899,000
$310/sq ft
Aug 13, 2015
Price Changed
$939,000
$324/sq ft
Jul 24, 2015
Listed
$989,000
$341/sq ft
+32
NEW PRICE! Hear the flow of the river & the breeze in the trees from private & sunny riverside retreat. The large lot is mostly flat and includes access to a sandy beach. Tasteful & artistically finished 2,893 sf 4BR/3BA home w/ 2-car garage/workshop, flexible floorpan, sprawling master suite, office & artist studio. Gated, near end-of-road privacy on a fully fenced property with a circular driveway & plenty of parking. Meandering pathways around an expansive & neatly manicured yard with a sunny deck.
Public Records
May 3, 1996
Sold
$345,000
$119/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 29, 1980
Sold
$100,500
$35/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,009 (+4.0%)
$754,616 + $503,078
$1,257,694
2024
$14,437 (−0.1%)
$739,820 + $493,212
$1,233,032
2023
$14,457 (+2.4%)
$739,820 + $493,212
$1,233,032
2022
$14,121 (+1.7%)
$725,314 + $483,542
$1,208,856
2021
$13,885 (+17.3%)
$711,092 + $474,060
$1,185,152
2020
$11,841 (+5.6%)
$697,148 + $464,766
$1,161,914
2019
$11,217 (+2.0%)
$577,369 + $440,308
$1,017,677
2018
$11,000 (+7.3%)
$566,048 + $431,674
$997,722
2017
$10,252 (+1.6%)
$544,068 + $362,712
$906,780
2016
$10,093 (+55.8%)
$544,068 + $362,712
$906,780
2015
$6,480 (+1.7%)
$533,400 + $355,600
$889,000
2014
$6,370 (+0.6%)
$216,833 + $342,854
$559,687
2013
$6,330 (+2.3%)
$216,833 + $342,854
$559,687
2012
$6,188 (+2.3%)
$215,853 + $341,304
$557,157
2011
$6,051 (+1.7%)
$211,621 + $334,612
$546,233
2010
$5,952 (+0.6%)
$207,472 + $328,051
$535,523
2009
$5,918 (+2.5%)
$205,921 + $325,599
$531,520
2008
$5,774
$206,410 + $326,373
$532,783
Tax history for 1936 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,009 (+4.0%)
$754,616 + $503,078
$1,257,694
2024
$14,437 (−0.1%)
$739,820 + $493,212
$1,233,032
2023
$14,457 (+2.4%)
$739,820 + $493,212
$1,233,032
2022
$14,121 (+1.7%)
$725,314 + $483,542
$1,208,856
2021
$13,885 (+17.3%)
$711,092 + $474,060
$1,185,152
2020
$11,841 (+5.6%)
$697,148 + $464,766
$1,161,914
2019
$11,217 (+2.0%)
$577,369 + $440,308
$1,017,677
2018
$11,000 (+7.3%)
$566,048 + $431,674
$997,722
2017
$10,252 (+1.6%)
$544,068 + $362,712
$906,780
2016
$10,093 (+55.8%)
$544,068 + $362,712
$906,780
2015
$6,480 (+1.7%)
$533,400 + $355,600
$889,000
2014
$6,370 (+0.6%)
$216,833 + $342,854
$559,687
2013
$6,330 (+2.3%)
$216,833 + $342,854
$559,687
2012
$6,188 (+2.3%)
$215,853 + $341,304
$557,157
2011
$6,051 (+1.7%)
$211,621 + $334,612
$546,233
2010
$5,952 (+0.6%)
$207,472 + $328,051
$535,523
2009
$5,918 (+2.5%)
$205,921 + $325,599
$531,520
2008
$5,774
$206,410 + $326,373
$532,783
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
6
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
30,144
Year renovated
2017
Sq. Ft.
2,900
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
07933131
Parking Spaces
9
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Apr 28, 2020.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 6
Garage (Maximum): 6
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Detached, Electric Gate, Gate/Door Opener, Guest/Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces: 6
Parking Spaces: 9
Interior
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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 6
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 6
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Room Information
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room, Sunken Dining Area
Lot Description: Grade (Mostly Level), Stream (Year Round)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R-1-1AC
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: Seperate detac
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
High School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
Location Information
Directions: Take Larkspur off of Hwy 9. Follow it around to a slight right onto Riverside. Then take the left onto Fern and River Road is a block away. Turn right at River Road at the open gate and follow it about 1/4 mile to the property.
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,900
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 9
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 07933131
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Apr 28, 2020
Around this home
Schools
Boulder Creek Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
9/10
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
6/10
San Lorenzo Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
8/10
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 94° expected this year, 17 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
$1.35M – $1.64M
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