Country road take me home to this sunny and private, rural paradise sitting just 2 miles fr Starbucks and Hwy 17. This lives like a new home, so sit back. relax and enjoy a brand new rebuild on 2.7 acres. 3BR/3BA with a comfortable mix of outdoor living spaces, decks, outdoor kitchen, hot tub, and multiple outbuildings. Sunny and elevated spot w/ southern exposure makes for warm, fog-free afternoons as the ocean breezes roll up the canyon. Reverse floor plan puts the main living areas and bedrooms upstairs to capture the mesmerizing views; family room and full BA on the first level. Kitchen and baths w/ today's colors and materials, vaulted ceilings, skylights, central heat and AC, wood and tiled floors. Roomy 2-car garage plus large attached storage rm, so think home gym or music room. Award-winning Happy Valley school district, DeLaveaga Park and golf, hiking and biking trails, and good commute location are big draws for this area. Escape to the country and never look back
Vacant landProperty Type
1978Year Built
2.79 acresLot Size
$605,748Price/Acres
2 car garageParking
Listed by Janet Romanowski•DRE #00826867• David Lyng Real Estate
Bought with Gretchen Bach•DRE #01888811• Coastwoods Real Estate
Source:MLSListings #ML81918427
Redfin Estimate
$1,690,036
$62K since sold in November 2023$14K since September
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 16.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.45M) of 6 comparable homes.
Country road take me home to this sunny and private, rural paradise sitting just 2 miles fr Starbucks and Hwy 17. This lives like a new home, so sit back. relax and enjoy a brand new rebuild on 2.7 acres. 3BR/3BA with a comfortable mix of outdoor living spaces, decks, outdoor kitchen, hot tub, and multiple outbuildings. Sunny and elevated spot w/ southern exposure makes for warm, fog-free afternoons as the ocean breezes roll up the canyon. Reverse floor plan puts the main living areas and bedrooms upstairs to capture the mesmerizing views; family room and full BA on the first level. Kitchen and baths w/ today's colors and materials, vaulted ceilings, skylights, central heat and AC, wood and tiled floors. Roomy 2-car garage plus large attached storage rm, so think home gym or music room. Award-winning Happy Valley school district, DeLaveaga Park and golf, hiking and biking trails, and good commute location are big draws for this area. Escape to the country and never look back
Public Records
Jan 14, 2015
Sold
$695,000
$324/sq ft
MLSListings #ML81435247
Jan 1, 2015
Pending
—
Nov 13, 2014
Contingent
—
Nov 13, 2014
Sold
$695,000
$324/sq ft
Nov 12, 2014
Relisted
—
Nov 11, 2014
Contingent
—
Oct 28, 2014
Price Changed
$695,000
$324/sq ft
Oct 3, 2014
Price Changed
$739,000
$345/sq ft
Sep 27, 2014
Listed
$795,000
$371/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 19, 1996
Sold
$279,000
$130/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 14, 1983
Sold
$38,630
$18/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 18, 1978
Sold
$175,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,583 (+4.9%)
$1,068,960 + $591,600
$1,660,560
2024
$17,719 (+92.6%)
$1,048,000 + $580,000
$1,628,000
2023
$9,200 (+1.5%)
$1,048,000 + $580,000
$1,628,000
2022
$9,064 (+3.6%)
$481,711 + $321,140
$802,851
2021
$8,751 (+0.8%)
$472,265 + $314,844
$787,109
2020
$8,682 (+2.1%)
$463,005 + $308,670
$771,675
2019
$8,502 (+1.5%)
$458,258 + $305,505
$763,763
2018
$8,373 (+2.6%)
$449,272 + $299,515
$748,787
2017
$8,157 (+85.4%)
$431,826 + $287,885
$719,711
2016
$4,399 (+2.1%)
$431,826 + $287,885
$719,711
2015
$4,310 (+3.5%)
$185,739 + $198,120
$383,859
2014
$4,163
$179,365 + $191,321
$370,686
2013
$4,165 (+1.9%)
$179,365 + $191,321
$370,686
2012
$4,088 (+2.0%)
$178,554 + $190,456
$369,010
2011
$4,006 (+1.2%)
$175,053 + $186,722
$361,775
2010
$3,959 (−0.6%)
$171,621 + $183,061
$354,682
2009
$3,983 (+2.6%)
$170,338 + $181,693
$352,031
2008
$3,882
$170,743 + $182,125
$352,868
Tax history for 1303 Granite Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,583 (+4.9%)
$1,068,960 + $591,600
$1,660,560
2024
$17,719 (+92.6%)
$1,048,000 + $580,000
$1,628,000
2023
$9,200 (+1.5%)
$1,048,000 + $580,000
$1,628,000
2022
$9,064 (+3.6%)
$481,711 + $321,140
$802,851
2021
$8,751 (+0.8%)
$472,265 + $314,844
$787,109
2020
$8,682 (+2.1%)
$463,005 + $308,670
$771,675
2019
$8,502 (+1.5%)
$458,258 + $305,505
$763,763
2018
$8,373 (+2.6%)
$449,272 + $299,515
$748,787
2017
$8,157 (+85.4%)
$431,826 + $287,885
$719,711
2016
$4,399 (+2.1%)
$431,826 + $287,885
$719,711
2015
$4,310 (+3.5%)
$185,739 + $198,120
$383,859
2014
$4,163
$179,365 + $191,321
$370,686
2013
$4,165 (+1.9%)
$179,365 + $191,321
$370,686
2012
$4,088 (+2.0%)
$178,554 + $190,456
$369,010
2011
$4,006 (+1.2%)
$175,053 + $186,722
$361,775
2010
$3,959 (−0.6%)
$171,621 + $183,061
$354,682
2009
$3,983 (+2.6%)
$170,338 + $181,693
$352,031
2008
$3,882
$170,743 + $182,125
$352,868
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof Shape Type: Wood
View Information
View: Mountain
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,145
Building Sq. Ft: 2,145
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 420
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 121,489
Municipality Name: HAPPY VALLEY
Acres: 2.789
Zoning Code: A
County Use Description: RURAL 1 - 4.99 ACRES
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: HAPPY VALLEY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,145
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.79 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10103143
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Happy Valley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Branciforte Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
9/10
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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 92° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.61M – $1.94M
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