Welcome to this serene home nestled in the majestic Santa Cruz Mountains. Close to everything but away from it all! Ideal location in the top-rated Happy Valley Elementary School District and just a short drive to the beach. As you enter this home, vaulted ceilings and large windows with beautiful natural light invite you in. The main level has multiple bedrooms and full bathrooms (including the primary suite). The interior is everything you dream of in a mountain home but the surrounding acreage will pull you outdoors to enjoy fresh air and gorgeous scenery. The approx 3.5 acres of land are like no other - there are expansive usable areas with luscious lawn and custom hardscaping, a fenced horse paddock, fruit trees, and a seasonal creek that runs through the property. Enjoy the tree lined views while still having the opportunity to soak up the Santa Cruz sun. Recent upgrades include: furnace, garage water heater, electrical panel, and a new roof and gutters at the front of home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
3.55 acresLot Size
$565Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Derek Essary•DRE #01988195• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 408-963-1295
Bought with M C Dwyer•DRE #01468388• eXp Realty of California Inc
Country living at its finest. Privately located on 3.5 sunny acres. Top rated Happy Valley Elementary School District. Open beams, vaulted ceilings. Spacious kitchen with maple cabinets, Italian tile floor and granite tile countertops. Natural light throughout. Temperature controlled wine room with custom redwood racking with 700+ bottle capacity. Mix of producing fruit trees, Redwood trees, Oak trees, Madrone trees and organic garden boxes. Chicken coop and two horse paddocks. Seasonal creek. Easy Commute. 15 min to Scotts Valley. 30 min to Los Gatos. 40 min to S. J. International Airport and down town San Jose. * DO NOT enter on Jarvis off of Highway 17 (dirt road). Take 17 to Vine Hill Rd / left on Jarvis Rd / left on Hall Ranch Rd.
Public Records
Mar 28, 2000
Sold
$580,000
$233/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80008587
Mar 28, 2000
Listing Removed
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Mar 13, 2000
Sold
$580,000
$233/sq ft
Mar 9, 2000
Listed
$550,000
$221/sq ft
GREAT COMMUTE LOCATION OFF VINE HILL RD. , TOP RANKED HAPPY V. ELEM! PRECIOUS PRIVACY ON 3.5AC. IMMACULATE, UPDATED CONTEMPORARY. VAULTED, OPEN BEAM, WELL INSULATED. LOADS OF LIGHT, SKYLIGHTS, CLEARSTORIE, LOFTS SUNNY GARDEN AREAS.
Public Records
Mar 4, 1988
Sold
$80,000
$32/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,388 (+30.4%)
$1,066,410 + $390,150
$1,456,560
2024
$12,564
$606,974 + $530,418
$1,137,392
2023
$12,571 (+1.5%)
$606,974 + $530,418
$1,137,392
2022
$12,388 (+3.2%)
$595,072 + $520,018
$1,115,090
2021
$12,009 (+0.8%)
$583,404 + $509,822
$1,093,226
2020
$11,913 (+2.1%)
$571,965 + $499,825
$1,071,790
2019
$11,663 (+30.0%)
$566,100 + $494,700
$1,060,800
2018
$8,972 (+2.6%)
$555,000 + $485,000
$1,040,000
2017
$8,749 (+4.7%)
$463,514 + $304,596
$768,110
2016
$8,353 (+2.5%)
$463,514 + $304,596
$768,110
2015
$8,151 (+1.8%)
$454,425 + $298,624
$753,049
2014
$8,008 (+5.9%)
$438,831 + $288,376
$727,207
2013
$7,565 (+3.7%)
$438,831 + $288,376
$727,207
2012
$7,294 (−5.4%)
$411,320 + $270,296
$681,616
2011
$7,714 (+1.2%)
$395,500 + $259,900
$655,400
2010
$7,620 (−0.6%)
$419,884 + $275,925
$695,809
2009
$7,668 (+2.7%)
$416,746 + $273,863
$690,609
2008
$7,470
$417,736 + $274,514
$692,250
Tax history for 1520 Hall Ranch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,388 (+30.4%)
$1,066,410 + $390,150
$1,456,560
2024
$12,564
$606,974 + $530,418
$1,137,392
2023
$12,571 (+1.5%)
$606,974 + $530,418
$1,137,392
2022
$12,388 (+3.2%)
$595,072 + $520,018
$1,115,090
2021
$12,009 (+0.8%)
$583,404 + $509,822
$1,093,226
2020
$11,913 (+2.1%)
$571,965 + $499,825
$1,071,790
2019
$11,663 (+30.0%)
$566,100 + $494,700
$1,060,800
2018
$8,972 (+2.6%)
$555,000 + $485,000
$1,040,000
2017
$8,749 (+4.7%)
$463,514 + $304,596
$768,110
2016
$8,353 (+2.5%)
$463,514 + $304,596
$768,110
2015
$8,151 (+1.8%)
$454,425 + $298,624
$753,049
2014
$8,008 (+5.9%)
$438,831 + $288,376
$727,207
2013
$7,565 (+3.7%)
$438,831 + $288,376
$727,207
2012
$7,294 (−5.4%)
$411,320 + $270,296
$681,616
2011
$7,714 (+1.2%)
$395,500 + $259,900
$655,400
2010
$7,620 (−0.6%)
$419,884 + $275,925
$695,809
2009
$7,668 (+2.7%)
$416,746 + $273,863
$690,609
2008
$7,470
$417,736 + $274,514
$692,250
*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
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.55 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,490
Year built
1977
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10001140
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
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Room Information
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry: Inside
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Window/Wall Unit
Heating: Central Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,490
Property Information
Horse Property: Yes
Property Primary ID: 394159
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 3.547
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: Septic Connected
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Well (Shared)
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: Happy Valley Elementary
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,490
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.55 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10001140
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Transit
Happy Valley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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Branciforte Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.7mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° 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
$1.34M – $1.62M
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