Find precious peace and quiet in this custom built 3BR/3BA 2,175 square foot home built on just under 5 acres in sought-after Happy Valley. Set in a sunny clearing with commanding views over the treetops toward the silhouettes of the surrounding ridge lines. Soaring vaulted ceilings and walls of windows and sliding glass doors infuse the home with natural light and show off gleaming hardwood floors and an open and generous floor plan. A large deck wraps around most of the house and creates multiple outdoor spaces that capture views, sun or shade during all times of the day. Vestiges of rural living from past owners include an old barn overlooking a partially fenced pasture, and the site of an old tennis court that would make the perfect spot for a gopher-proof raised bed garden or an updated sports court. Far from the maddening crowd but close to the commute and within minutes to Scotts Valley or Santa Cruz in this close-in country charmer in the top-tier Happy Valley School District.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
4.97 acresLot Size
$655Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lela Willet•DRE #00963701• Anderson Christie, Inc.
Listed by Jacob Z Willet•DRE #01441640• Anderson Christie, Inc.
Contact: 831-818-6658
Bought with Daniel Oster•DRE #01381869• Coldwell Banker Realty
Find precious peace and quiet in this custom built 3BR/3BA 2,175 square foot home built on just under 5 acres in sought-after Happy Valley. Set in a sunny clearing with commanding views over the treetops toward the silhouettes of the surrounding ridge lines. Soaring vaulted ceilings and walls of windows and sliding glass doors infuse the home with natural light and show off gleaming hardwood floors and an open and generous floor plan. A large deck wraps around most of the house and creates multiple outdoor spaces that capture views, sun or shade during all times of the day. Vestiges of rural living from past owners include an old barn overlooking a partially fenced pasture, and the site of an old tennis court that would make the perfect spot for a gopher-proof raised bed garden or an updated sports court. Far from the maddening crowd but close to the commute and within minutes to Scotts Valley or Santa Cruz in this close-in country charmer in the top-tier Happy Valley School District.
MLSListings #ML81233612
Jan 14, 2013
Sold
$650,000
$299/sq ft
Nov 1, 2012
Price Changed
$650,000
$299/sq ft
Sep 15, 2012
Pending
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Sep 11, 2012
Listed
$547,000
$251/sq ft
Private and serene location on almost 5 acres; 3B/3B home with great potential; needs TLC; Has some designer colors througout, new carpeting in all bedrooms, lots of light and windows.
Public Records
Sep 9, 2005
Sold
$1,100,000
$506/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80545300
Sep 11, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Aug 11, 2005
Sold
$1,100,000
$506/sq ft
Aug 8, 2005
Listed
$1,125,000
$517/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,699 (+5.0%)
$836,639 + $462,940
$1,299,579
2024
$14,000 (+0.1%)
$820,235 + $453,863
$1,274,098
2023
$13,986 (+1.5%)
$820,235 + $453,863
$1,274,098
2022
$13,783 (+3.1%)
$804,152 + $444,964
$1,249,116
2021
$13,375 (+0.8%)
$788,384 + $436,239
$1,224,623
2020
$13,268 (+2.1%)
$772,925 + $427,685
$1,200,610
2019
$12,988 (+59.9%)
$765,000 + $423,300
$1,188,300
2018
$8,121 (+2.7%)
$750,000 + $415,000
$1,165,000
2017
$7,910 (+4.8%)
$424,416 + $265,260
$689,676
2016
$7,545 (+2.6%)
$424,416 + $265,260
$689,676
2015
$7,351 (+1.8%)
$416,094 + $260,059
$676,153
2014
$7,223
$401,816 + $251,135
$652,951
2013
$7,228 (−12.7%)
$401,816 + $251,135
$652,951
2012
$8,282 (−6.5%)
$400,000 + $250,000
$650,000
2011
$8,855 (−2.1%)
$479,264 + $268,736
$748,000
2010
$9,044 (−0.4%)
$514,504 + $288,496
$803,000
2009
$9,081 (−26.7%)
$528,600 + $296,400
$825,000
2008
$12,388
$528,600 + $296,400
$825,000
Tax history for 1011 Vine Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,699 (+5.0%)
$836,639 + $462,940
$1,299,579
2024
$14,000 (+0.1%)
$820,235 + $453,863
$1,274,098
2023
$13,986 (+1.5%)
$820,235 + $453,863
$1,274,098
2022
$13,783 (+3.1%)
$804,152 + $444,964
$1,249,116
2021
$13,375 (+0.8%)
$788,384 + $436,239
$1,224,623
2020
$13,268 (+2.1%)
$772,925 + $427,685
$1,200,610
2019
$12,988 (+59.9%)
$765,000 + $423,300
$1,188,300
2018
$8,121 (+2.7%)
$750,000 + $415,000
$1,165,000
2017
$7,910 (+4.8%)
$424,416 + $265,260
$689,676
2016
$7,545 (+2.6%)
$424,416 + $265,260
$689,676
2015
$7,351 (+1.8%)
$416,094 + $260,059
$676,153
2014
$7,223
$401,816 + $251,135
$652,951
2013
$7,228 (−12.7%)
$401,816 + $251,135
$652,951
2012
$8,282 (−6.5%)
$400,000 + $250,000
$650,000
2011
$8,855 (−2.1%)
$479,264 + $268,736
$748,000
2010
$9,044 (−0.4%)
$514,504 + $288,496
$803,000
2009
$9,081 (−26.7%)
$528,600 + $296,400
$825,000
2008
$12,388
$528,600 + $296,400
$825,000
*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
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.97 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
2,175
Year built
1994
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10003142
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
A
Agriculture
The purposes of the A Agriculture Zone District are to encourage and provide for noncommercial agricultural uses, such as family farming and animal raising, and to allow limited commercial agricultural activities, on the small amounts of agricultural land remaining in the County which are not designated as commercially suitable, but which still constitute a productive natural resource; to provide for agricultural uses of a higher intensity in rural areas than those allowed in the RA Residential Agricultural Zone District where such use is compatible with the surrounding land uses and the environmental constraints of the land; to maintain options for a diversity of farm operations; to implement the agricultural preservation policy of Chapter 16.50 SCCC; and to maintain productive open space and rural character in the County.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Description: Uncovered Parking
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Primary (Stall Shower(s)), Primary (Tub w/ Jets), 2+ Showers Over Tubs, Tile
Room Information
Den/Study/Office
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room