Off market feb 2025 for $1.9M

$2,073,704

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $16,182/mo

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2,802

sq ft

1023 Vine Hill Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

About this home

Nestled atop the scenic Santa Cruz Mountains, 1023 Vine Hill offers a tranquil retreat on a private ridge with endless open views. This sprawling estate features a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom main home and a detached guest house with a spacious bedroom, office, private yard and a refreshing outdoor shower. Designed with entertainers in mind, the property features a heated pool overlooking the mountains and an expansive deck perfect for al fresco dining and unwinding with a glass of local wine looking out over the open property. Throughout the home, you'll discover charming architectural touches, including interconnected loft spaces that add both character and fun. The private primary suite is tucked away in its own wing, providing a peaceful escape and thoughtful separation from the rest of the home complete with sliding doors that open onto a deck. Outside, the property shines with mature landscaping, grassy knoll with a stage below, ample parking, a chicken coop, barn currently set up as a gym with many sunny garden areas ideal for growing flowers or fresh produce. Conveniently located with easy access to Scotts Valley and Highway 17, this stunning mountain sanctuary offers the perfect blend of privacy and practicality.

Single-familyProperty Type

1982Year Built

16.3 acresLot Size

$740Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Liz Kroft •DRE #01937727 • Room Real Estate

Contact: 831-854-7489

Bought with Lance Hulsey •DRE #01724888 • Keller Williams Thrive

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81990115

Redfin Estimate

$2,073,704

$144K since sold in February 2025$35K since September

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This home's estimate is 39.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.49M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$1,950,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,824 sq ft
1380 Weston Ridge Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
SOLD FEB 20, 2026
$1,132,500
B
4 beds2 baths2,702 sq ft
298 Vine Hill Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$1,225,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,280 sq ft
555 Bohnen Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,500,000
D
4 beds2 baths3,382 sq ft
1526 Hall Ranch Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,510,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,875 sq ft
800 Sunset Ln, Soquel, CA 95073
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,620,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,819 sq ft
14 Purple Hills Ct, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

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Market trends in 95065, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.3%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$23K MoM

Avg. days on market

38d

24 days MoM

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1 MoM

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Sale history for 1023 Vine Hill Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81990115

Feb 18, 2025

Sold

$1,930,000

$689/sq ft

Feb 10, 2025

Pending

—

Feb 2, 2025

Contingent

—

Jan 11, 2025

Listed

$1,925,000

$687/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81793865

Aug 20, 2020

Sold

$1,730,000

$617/sq ft

Aug 2, 2020

Pending

—

Jul 2, 2020

Contingent

—

Jun 24, 2020

Price Changed

$1,725,000

$616/sq ft

May 25, 2020

Price Changed

$1,799,000

$642/sq ft

May 25, 2020

Listed

$1,799,000,000

$642,041/sq ft

This mountain estate is one of a kind among the sun soaked hills of Santa Cruz, 16+ acres of ridge top privacy with southwestern exposure. A park-like sanctuary with gorgeous valley and Monterey Bay views. Welcoming single level, Tahoe-cabin style home with open floor plan, walls of windows, cathedral ceilings and private master suite. 4 individual connecting lofts from 2 of the bedrooms, living room and kitchen. Professionally remodeled 2018 kitchen featuring quartz leather counter tops, rich cherry cabinets and warm walnut floors. Expansive Trex deck with refinished redwood bar, resurfaced pool with Verde Pool Stone with solar and bubbling hot tub provide countless entertaining possibilities. Detached 1 bed/1 bath, 650 SF guest room/Ohana with a cozy kitchen, private office and inviting decks overlooking unlimited forest. 2 car garage, storage shed, RV parking, chicken coop, fenced garden area and endless redwood groves. .. the delights you will find while wandering this zen property.

Public Records

Jul 11, 2006

Sold

$1,350,000

$482/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80631644

Jul 13, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Jun 12, 2006

Sold

$1,350,000

$482/sq ft

May 29, 2006

Listed

$1,295,000

$462/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 12, 1989

Sold

$498,000

$178/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 30, 1978

Sold

$63,000

$22/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$20,864 (+4.8%)

$1,190,675 + $681,932

$1,872,607

2024

$19,903

$1,167,329 + $668,561

$1,835,890

2023

$19,921 (+1.5%)

$1,167,329 + $668,561

$1,835,890

2022

$19,636 (+2.7%)

$1,144,440 + $655,452

$1,799,892

2021

$19,111 (+4.2%)

$1,122,000 + $642,600

$1,764,600

2020

$18,335 (+2.2%)

$1,100,000 + $630,000

$1,730,000

2019

$17,947 (+5.6%)

$1,133,188 + $520,656

$1,653,844

2018

$16,999 (+5.9%)

$1,110,968 + $510,448

$1,621,416

2017

$16,054 (+11.1%)

$986,881 + $453,426

$1,440,307

2016

$14,455 (+6.2%)

$986,881 + $453,426

$1,440,307

2015

$13,605 (+10.6%)

$913,778 + $419,840

$1,333,618

2014

$12,305 (+15.9%)

$776,625 + $356,825

$1,133,450

2013

$10,619 (+3.7%)

$776,625 + $356,825

$1,133,450

2012

$10,239 (−5.2%)

$663,781 + $304,979

$968,760

2011

$10,799 (−2.1%)

$638,250 + $293,250

$931,500

2010

$11,030 (−0.4%)

$675,250 + $310,250

$985,500

2009

$11,076 (−25.4%)

$693,750 + $318,750

$1,012,500

2008

$14,844

$693,750 + $318,750

$1,012,500

Tax history for 1023 Vine Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$20,864 (+4.8%)

$1,190,675 + $681,932

$1,872,607

2024

$19,903

$1,167,329 + $668,561

$1,835,890

2023

$19,921 (+1.5%)

$1,167,329 + $668,561

$1,835,890

2022

$19,636 (+2.7%)

$1,144,440 + $655,452

$1,799,892

2021

$19,111 (+4.2%)

$1,122,000 + $642,600

$1,764,600

2020

$18,335 (+2.2%)

$1,100,000 + $630,000

$1,730,000

2019

$17,947 (+5.6%)

$1,133,188 + $520,656

$1,653,844

2018

$16,999 (+5.9%)

$1,110,968 + $510,448

$1,621,416

2017

$16,054 (+11.1%)

$986,881 + $453,426

$1,440,307

2016

$14,455 (+6.2%)

$986,881 + $453,426

$1,440,307

2015

$13,605 (+10.6%)

$913,778 + $419,840

$1,333,618

2014

$12,305 (+15.9%)

$776,625 + $356,825

$1,133,450

2013

$10,619 (+3.7%)

$776,625 + $356,825

$1,133,450

2012

$10,239 (−5.2%)

$663,781 + $304,979

$968,760

2011

$10,799 (−2.1%)

$638,250 + $293,250

$931,500

2010

$11,030 (−0.4%)

$675,250 + $310,250

$985,500

2009

$11,076 (−25.4%)

$693,750 + $318,750

$1,012,500

2008

$14,844

$693,750 + $318,750

$1,012,500

*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

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

16.3 Acres

Year renovated

1982

Sq. Ft.

2,152

Year built

1982

Style

Vacant Land

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

10003137

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

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
Carport (Minimum): 1
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Carport, Detached, Drive Through, Enclosed, Guest/Visitor Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle
Garage Spaces: 2

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Full on Ground Floor, Shower and Tub, Tub in Master Bedroom

Room Information
Loft
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Gas), Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Island with Sink, Oven Range (Gas), Refrigerator(s)
Guest House

Interior Features
Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Family Room, In Living Room

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Forest/Woods, Mountains, Ocean, Ridge
Roof: Composition

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter

Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Description: In-Ground, Spa - Above Ground, Spa/Hot Tub

Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,802

Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Horse Property Description: Unimproved
Property Primary ID: 397378

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 16.3
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: A

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned

Water Information
Water: Well (Shared)

Location

School Information
Elementary School District: Happy Valley Elementary
High School District: Santa Cruz City High

Location Information
From Santa Cruz, take CA-1 S to CA-17 N. Take exit 441 N from CA-1 S, continue onto CA-17 N, and then follow W Vine Hill Rd to your destination. 1023 Vine Hill Rd will be on the right.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,152
Stories: —
Lot Size: 16.3 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10003137

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

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Schools

Happy Valley Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.7mi

8/10

Branciforte Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.6mi

9/10

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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

5 days above 92° expected this year, 10 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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Santa Cruz, CA • 95065

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$1.97M – $2.38M

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Address	Redfin Estimate
1051 Vine Hill Road, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1943 Sq. Ft.	$1,284,719
1011 Vine Hill Road, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2175 Sq. Ft.	$1,424,889

Address	Redfin Estimate
1025 Vine Hill Road, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2305 Sq. Ft.	$1,027,812
800 Vine Hill Road, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2030 Sq. Ft.	$1,474,629

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