Upgraded Single Level Royal Oaks Home. Excellent opportunity on this property for multiple units, large family compound or live in / investment property. Gorgeous hilltop acreage with peaceful country views and 2 private picturesque meadow areas. Located in the pristine Royal Oaks corridor just minutes from HWY 1 with easy routes to Santa Cruz and Watsonville or Prunedale and Monterey. The main house features a single level floor plan with upgraded kitchen and cozy fireplace. Inviting and clean throughout with plenty of windows and natural light. Keep the current 4BR floor plan configuration or easily section off back bedroom and use as separate entrance 2 unit configuration, lots of options! Then, a second residence on the lower section of the property! Perfect detached 1BR unit with great kitchen and deck with hot tub.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
3.14 acresLot Size
$537Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Daniel Grau•DRE #01759140• Sunset Realty
Contact: 831-227-7597
Bought with Santiago Renteria•DRE #01777299• Aldina Real Estate,Inc.
Upgraded Single Level Royal Oaks Home. Excellent opportunity on this property for multiple units, large family compound or live in / investment property. Gorgeous hilltop acreage with peaceful country views and 2 private picturesque meadow areas. Located in the pristine Royal Oaks corridor just minutes from HWY 1 with easy routes to Santa Cruz and Watsonville or Prunedale and Monterey. The main house features a single level floor plan with upgraded kitchen and cozy fireplace. Inviting and clean throughout with plenty of windows and natural light. Keep the current 4BR floor plan configuration or easily section off back bedroom and use as separate entrance 2 unit configuration, lots of options! Then, a second residence on the lower section of the property! Perfect detached 1BR unit with great kitchen and deck with hot tub.
MLSListings #ML81041512
Oct 14, 2010
Sold
$320,000
$173/sq ft
Aug 27, 2010
Pending
—
Aug 20, 2010
Listed
$319,950
$172/sq ft
+4
4 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH REMODELED HOME, COUNTRY LOCATION, GORGEOUS KITCHEN & MASTER BATH WITH DESIGNOR GRANITE, TILE AND PAINT THROUGHOUT HOME. STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, LIV & FAM ROOMS, DETACHED 1160 SQ FT GARAGE-WORKSHOP W HALF BATH AND PERMITTED SEPARATE SEPTIC SYSTEM, MAYBE GRANNY UNIT? 3.1 ACRES, ROOM FOR HORSES, PRIVATE SETTING, FRUIT TREES AND WALKING PATHS TO ENJOY!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,895 (+10.6%)
$224,198 + $185,765
$409,963
2024
$4,427 (+1.5%)
$224,198 + $185,765
$409,963
2023
$4,361 (+1.8%)
$219,802 + $182,123
$401,925
2022
$4,284 (+1.6%)
$215,493 + $178,552
$394,045
2021
$4,215 (+4.5%)
$211,268 + $175,051
$386,319
2020
$4,033 (+1.8%)
$207,126 + $171,619
$378,745
2019
$3,960 (+2.7%)
$205,003 + $169,860
$374,863
2018
$3,858 (+0.7%)
$200,984 + $166,530
$367,514
2017
$3,830 (+2.8%)
$193,181 + $160,064
$353,245
2016
$3,727 (+0.2%)
$193,181 + $160,064
$353,245
2015
$3,719 (+2.2%)
$189,394 + $156,926
$346,320
2014
$3,639 (−0.4%)
$182,896 + $151,542
$334,438
2013
$3,655 (+6.1%)
$182,896 + $151,542
$334,438
2012
$3,444 (+1.5%)
$182,070 + $150,858
$332,928
2011
$3,393 (+160.7%)
$178,500 + $147,900
$326,400
2010
$1,302 (−0.2%)
$175,000 + $145,000
$320,000
2009
$1,305 (+9.9%)
$12,503 + $112,833
$125,336
2008
$1,187
$12,533 + $113,102
$125,635
Tax history for 14440 Ridgecrest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,895 (+10.6%)
$224,198 + $185,765
$409,963
2024
$4,427 (+1.5%)
$224,198 + $185,765
$409,963
2023
$4,361 (+1.8%)
$219,802 + $182,123
$401,925
2022
$4,284 (+1.6%)
$215,493 + $178,552
$394,045
2021
$4,215 (+4.5%)
$211,268 + $175,051
$386,319
2020
$4,033 (+1.8%)
$207,126 + $171,619
$378,745
2019
$3,960 (+2.7%)
$205,003 + $169,860
$374,863
2018
$3,858 (+0.7%)
$200,984 + $166,530
$367,514
2017
$3,830 (+2.8%)
$193,181 + $160,064
$353,245
2016
$3,727 (+0.2%)
$193,181 + $160,064
$353,245
2015
$3,719 (+2.2%)
$189,394 + $156,926
$346,320
2014
$3,639 (−0.4%)
$182,896 + $151,542
$334,438
2013
$3,655 (+6.1%)
$182,896 + $151,542
$334,438
2012
$3,444 (+1.5%)
$182,070 + $150,858
$332,928
2011
$3,393 (+160.7%)
$178,500 + $147,900
$326,400
2010
$1,302 (−0.2%)
$175,000 + $145,000
$320,000
2009
$1,305 (+9.9%)
$12,503 + $112,833
$125,336
2008
$1,187
$12,533 + $113,102
$125,635
*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
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.14 Acres
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
1,855
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monterey County
APN
412111016000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
LDR/2.5
Low Density Residential District
The purpose of this chapter is to provide a district to accommodate low density and intensity uses in the rural and suburban areas of the County of Monterey and to insure that allowable land uses are compatible in the area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Pastureland
Feb 20, 2026 • Final
Solar permit with solarapp
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Aug 13, 2014 • Final
Electrical
Install a new electrical service panel for an existing well.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Description: Covered Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Room Information
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Fireplace, Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Pool Information
Pool Description: Spa - Above Ground
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,855
Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Property Primary ID: 325028
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 3.14
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters
Water Information
Water: Well
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Location Information
Directions: Near Lewis and Vega intersection. Ridgecrest is off of Vega, go up the hill, house is on the right. See sign (4th driveway on right)
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,855
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.14 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Monterey County
APN: 412111016000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hall District Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
Pajaro Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
2/10
Watsonville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
3 days above 85° expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.3 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$947,000 – $1.15M
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