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Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
4.97 acresLot Size
$354Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Heidi Robinson•DRE #01397076• Thunderbird Real Estate
Contact: (831) 234-9823
Bought with MaryBeth McLaughlin•DRE #01466579• Donner Land & Homes, Inc.
CONTRACTOR'S SPECIAL! 5 ACRES WITH MODERN HOME, GOOD FLOOR PLAN, GREAT VIEWS! RED TAGGED: SLIDE BEHIND HOUSE, GRADING NEAR DRIVEWAY, EXCESS VEHICLES SELLER MAY CARRY/WRAP WITH LARGE DOWN: NOT EASILY FINANCED. .. CALL LA @ INFO
Public Records
Oct 13, 1981
Sold
$45,000
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,522 (+8.3%)
$248,860 + $246,286
$495,146
2024
$6,020
$243,980 + $241,457
$485,437
2023
$6,017 (+2.4%)
$243,980 + $241,457
$485,437
2022
$5,874 (+3.1%)
$239,196 + $236,722
$475,918
2021
$5,694 (+3.9%)
$234,506 + $232,081
$466,587
2020
$5,479 (+5.4%)
$229,908 + $227,530
$457,438
2019
$5,200 (+1.9%)
$227,550 + $225,197
$452,747
2018
$5,102 (+1.6%)
$223,089 + $220,781
$443,870
2017
$5,022 (+1.1%)
$214,425 + $212,208
$426,633
2016
$4,966 (+2.1%)
$214,425 + $212,208
$426,633
2015
$4,866 (+1.5%)
$210,221 + $208,047
$418,268
2014
$4,793 (−1.4%)
$203,007 + $200,908
$403,915
2013
$4,860 (+64.2%)
$203,007 + $200,908
$403,915
2012
$2,960 (−4.3%)
$165,240 + $244,800
$410,040
2011
$3,094 (−8.7%)
$128,888 + $112,724
$241,612
2010
$3,391 (−9.2%)
$135,672 + $118,657
$254,329
2009
$3,736 (−27.4%)
$151,500 + $132,500
$284,000
2008
$5,145
$169,500 + $148,500
$318,000
Tax history for 165 W HILL Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,522 (+8.3%)
$248,860 + $246,286
$495,146
2024
$6,020
$243,980 + $241,457
$485,437
2023
$6,017 (+2.4%)
$243,980 + $241,457
$485,437
2022
$5,874 (+3.1%)
$239,196 + $236,722
$475,918
2021
$5,694 (+3.9%)
$234,506 + $232,081
$466,587
2020
$5,479 (+5.4%)
$229,908 + $227,530
$457,438
2019
$5,200 (+1.9%)
$227,550 + $225,197
$452,747
2018
$5,102 (+1.6%)
$223,089 + $220,781
$443,870
2017
$5,022 (+1.1%)
$214,425 + $212,208
$426,633
2016
$4,966 (+2.1%)
$214,425 + $212,208
$426,633
2015
$4,866 (+1.5%)
$210,221 + $208,047
$418,268
2014
$4,793 (−1.4%)
$203,007 + $200,908
$403,915
2013
$4,860 (+64.2%)
$203,007 + $200,908
$403,915
2012
$2,960 (−4.3%)
$165,240 + $244,800
$410,040
2011
$3,094 (−8.7%)
$128,888 + $112,724
$241,612
2010
$3,391 (−9.2%)
$135,672 + $118,657
$254,329
2009
$3,736 (−27.4%)
$151,500 + $132,500
$284,000
2008
$5,145
$169,500 + $148,500
$318,000
*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
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.8 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
2,002
Year built
1989
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
07401108
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.
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room, Breakfast Bar
Guest House
Interior Features
Laundry: In Laundry Room
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Garden/Greenbelt, Mountains
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Deck
Building Information
Builder Architect: GREAT HOUSE
Style: Contemporary
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Building Height (Minimum): 3
Building Height (Maximum): 3
Property Features
Amenities: Double Pane Windows(s), Vaulted Ceiling, Bay Window
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,002
Property Information
Level (Street/Main): Bedroom(s)
Property Primary ID: 297424
Lot Information
Lot Description: Grade (Sloped Up)
Lot Location: Cul-de-Sac
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows
Sewer Septic: Septic Tank/Pump
Water Information
Water: Other (See Remarks)
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 3
School Information
Elementary School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
High School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
Location Information
FROM DOWNTOWN FELTON TAKE EAST ZAYANTE ROAD OFF OF GRAHAM HILL ROAD. VEER RIGHT AT THE "Y" TO CONTINUE ON EAST ZAYANTE ROAD. WEST HILL ROAD IS APPROXIMATELY 1.2 MILES PAST THE ZAYANTE MARKET ON THE LEFT.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,002
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.8 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 07401108
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.6mi
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San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
6/10
San Lorenzo Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
7 days above 94° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$674,000 – $816,000
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