Wonderful older home located on a spacious sunny lot in a premier neighborhood. Great schools, hiking and biking trails nearby. Centered between Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz; both just minutes away. Excellent commute location as well. Plenty of parking for RV's or other vehicles along with added storage areas and workshop. Bonus room on lower floor and detached permitted, 380 square foot guest room, with a bathroom, make this potentially a four bedroom property! The guest room is perfect for a family member or for a potential rental unit. Sit on the front deck and enjoy the wild turkeys, deer and rabbits that come through the property. The large workshop is perfect for woodworking, motorcycles or cars. You need to walk the property and experience the serenity that abounds here. Property is studded with oak trees along with walnut, persimmon, liquid amber, and cedar trees.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
0.79 acresLot Size
$1,049Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
8 spacesParking
Listed by Dan S. Doerksen•DRE #01774507• David Lyng Real Estate
Wonderful older home located on a spacious sunny lot in a premier neighborhood. Great schools, hiking and biking trails nearby. Centered between Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz; both just minutes away. Excellent commute location as well. Plenty of parking for RV's or other vehicles along with added storage areas and workshop. Bonus room on lower floor and detached permitted, 380 square foot guest room, with a bathroom, make this potentially a four bedroom property! The guest room is perfect for a family member or for a potential rental unit. Sit on the front deck and enjoy the wild turkeys, deer and rabbits that come through the property. The large workshop is perfect for woodworking, motorcycles or cars. You need to walk the property and experience the serenity that abounds here. Property is studded with oak trees along with walnut, persimmon, liquid amber, and cedar trees.
Public Records
Feb 20, 1979
Sold
$110,000
$86/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,581 (+6.3%)
$754,091 + $306,726
$1,060,817
2024
$11,833 (+1.9%)
$739,305 + $300,711
$1,040,016
2023
$11,615 (+1.6%)
$739,305 + $300,711
$1,040,016
2022
$11,431 (+20.8%)
$724,809 + $294,815
$1,019,624
2021
$9,460 (−3.9%)
$710,597 + $289,035
$999,632
2020
$9,840 (+1.5%)
$696,663 + $132,716
$829,379
2019
$9,697 (+283.3%)
$689,520 + $172,380
$861,900
2018
$2,530 (+0.4%)
$676,000 + $169,000
$845,000
2017
$2,520 (+4.0%)
$94,198 + $119,623
$213,821
2016
$2,424 (+1.2%)
$94,198 + $119,623
$213,821
2015
$2,396 (+2.7%)
$92,351 + $117,277
$209,628
2014
$2,332 (−0.2%)
$89,182 + $113,252
$202,434
2013
$2,337 (+1.7%)
$89,182 + $113,252
$202,434
2012
$2,299 (+4.4%)
$88,779 + $112,740
$201,519
2011
$2,201 (+1.0%)
$87,038 + $110,529
$197,567
2010
$2,179 (−0.1%)
$85,331 + $108,362
$193,693
2009
$2,182 (+2.3%)
$84,693 + $107,552
$192,245
2008
$2,133
$84,894 + $107,808
$192,702
Tax history for 190 Sims Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,581 (+6.3%)
$754,091 + $306,726
$1,060,817
2024
$11,833 (+1.9%)
$739,305 + $300,711
$1,040,016
2023
$11,615 (+1.6%)
$739,305 + $300,711
$1,040,016
2022
$11,431 (+20.8%)
$724,809 + $294,815
$1,019,624
2021
$9,460 (−3.9%)
$710,597 + $289,035
$999,632
2020
$9,840 (+1.5%)
$696,663 + $132,716
$829,379
2019
$9,697 (+283.3%)
$689,520 + $172,380
$861,900
2018
$2,530 (+0.4%)
$676,000 + $169,000
$845,000
2017
$2,520 (+4.0%)
$94,198 + $119,623
$213,821
2016
$2,424 (+1.2%)
$94,198 + $119,623
$213,821
2015
$2,396 (+2.7%)
$92,351 + $117,277
$209,628
2014
$2,332 (−0.2%)
$89,182 + $113,252
$202,434
2013
$2,337 (+1.7%)
$89,182 + $113,252
$202,434
2012
$2,299 (+4.4%)
$88,779 + $112,740
$201,519
2011
$2,201 (+1.0%)
$87,038 + $110,529
$197,567
2010
$2,179 (−0.1%)
$85,331 + $108,362
$193,693
2009
$2,182 (+2.3%)
$84,693 + $107,552
$192,245
2008
$2,133
$84,894 + $107,808
$192,702
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.79 Acres
Year renovated
2021
Sq. Ft.
1,217
Year built
2021
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
06759105
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Description: No Garage, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Uncovered Parking
Horse Property Description: Hay Storage, Trailer Storage
Property Primary ID: 606997
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.794
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R-1-20
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Primary Meter, Natural Gas
Water Information
Water: Well
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School: Brook Knoll Elementary
Elementary School District: Scotts Valley Unified
Middle School: Scotts Valley Middle
High School: Scotts Valley High
High School District: Scotts Valley Unified
Location Information
Directions: From Santa Cruz take Graham Hill Road. Turn right on Sims. Driveway is on the left about 1/4 mile from the turn. From Scotts Valley, take Highway 17 to LaMadrona exit and turn left. At the stop turn right on Sims. Driveway is about 400 yds on the right
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,217
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.79 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2021
Year Renovated: 2021
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 06759105
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
Brook Knoll Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
7/10
Scotts Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
Scotts Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
8/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
7% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 83° expected this year, 15 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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Estimated sale price
$1.28M – $1.54M
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