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Off market jul 2020 for $1.1M

$1,458,701

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,579/mo

•

1,817

sq ft

196 Branciforte Rdg, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

About this home

This is paradise in Happy Valley. For over 55 years one family has occupied, loved and cherished this beautiful rural property. There are 2.6 acres of open, sunny, level and usable land. At the end of the drive, which traverses an expansive open field, is a 2-BR, 2-BA vintage farmhouse. The welcoming covered front porch is surrounded by gardens. 24 new species of world-class dahlias were propagated and nurtured in this fertile soil. Four varieties of grape vines flourish, and blueberry bushes and mature fruit trees bear abundant crops. Adjacent to the rear of the home is a large barn and 2-horse stable. Facing the barn, farther up the property, is a stand of majestic redwoods. This picturesque country setting is a 15-minute drive to Santa Cruz, the Seabright community, the Midtown shopping district, local beaches and the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. Happy Valley Elementary School is minutes down the road. Easy access to Hwy 17. Imagine living in harmony with nature on this rare offering.

Single-familyProperty Type

1936Year Built

2.6 acresLot Size

$803Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Dave Dawson •DRE #01491117 • Bailey Properties

Bought with Jessyka Sommers •DRE #01868652 • David Lyng Real Estate

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Redfin Estimate

$1,458,701

$359K since sold in July 2020$78K since October

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This home's estimate is 12.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.29M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,434,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,160 sq ft
745 Granite Ridge Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$1,166,882
B
3 beds2 baths1,714 sq ft
106 Hidden Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
SOLD OCT 6, 2026
$1,562,500
C
3 beds2 baths1,982 sq ft
304 Nelson Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$975,000
D
1 bed2 baths1,764 sq ft
119 Van Diepen Way, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,330,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,285 sq ft
505 Thin Edge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
SOLD OCT 20, 2026
$1,295,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,751 sq ft
3131 Branciforte Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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Market trends in 95065, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

102.1%

+2.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$34K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

5 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 196 Branciforte Rdg

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,453 (+5.1%)

$910,867 + $303,622

$1,214,489

2024

$12,805

$875,497 + $291,832

$1,167,329

2023

$12,807 (+1.5%)

$875,497 + $291,832

$1,167,329

2022

$12,619 (+3.2%)

$858,330 + $286,110

$1,144,440

2021

$12,234 (+8.5%)

$841,500 + $280,500

$1,122,000

2020

$11,277 (+673.9%)

$825,000 + $275,000

$1,100,000

2019

$1,457 (+1.1%)

$825,000 + $275,000

$1,100,000

2018

$1,442 (+8.5%)

$33,834 + $50,374

$84,208

2017

$1,329 (+10.9%)

$32,520 + $48,418

$80,938

2016

$1,198 (+12.3%)

$32,520 + $48,418

$80,938

2015

$1,067 (+1.4%)

$31,882 + $47,469

$79,351

2014

$1,052 (+0.1%)

$30,788 + $45,840

$76,628

2013

$1,051 (+2.4%)

$30,788 + $45,840

$76,628

2012

$1,027 (+1.7%)

$30,649 + $45,633

$76,282

2011

$1,010 (+1.0%)

$30,048 + $44,738

$74,786

2010

$1,000 (−0.4%)

$29,459 + $43,861

$73,320

2009

$1,005 (+2.1%)

$29,239 + $43,533

$72,772

2008

$984

$29,308 + $43,636

$72,944

Tax history for 196 Branciforte Rdg

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,453 (+5.1%)

$910,867 + $303,622

$1,214,489

2024

$12,805

$875,497 + $291,832

$1,167,329

2023

$12,807 (+1.5%)

$875,497 + $291,832

$1,167,329

2022

$12,619 (+3.2%)

$858,330 + $286,110

$1,144,440

2021

$12,234 (+8.5%)

$841,500 + $280,500

$1,122,000

2020

$11,277 (+673.9%)

$825,000 + $275,000

$1,100,000

2019

$1,457 (+1.1%)

$825,000 + $275,000

$1,100,000

2018

$1,442 (+8.5%)

$33,834 + $50,374

$84,208

2017

$1,329 (+10.9%)

$32,520 + $48,418

$80,938

2016

$1,198 (+12.3%)

$32,520 + $48,418

$80,938

2015

$1,067 (+1.4%)

$31,882 + $47,469

$79,351

2014

$1,052 (+0.1%)

$30,788 + $45,840

$76,628

2013

$1,051 (+2.4%)

$30,788 + $45,840

$76,628

2012

$1,027 (+1.7%)

$30,649 + $45,633

$76,282

2011

$1,010 (+1.0%)

$30,048 + $44,738

$74,786

2010

$1,000 (−0.4%)

$29,459 + $43,861

$73,320

2009

$1,005 (+2.1%)

$29,239 + $43,533

$72,772

2008

$984

$29,308 + $43,636

$72,944

*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

2.6 Acres

Year renovated

1936

Sq. Ft.

1,817

Year built

1936

Style

Vacant Land

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

10009122

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 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

Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking Information
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Has Carport: Yes
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Carport, Detached, Guest/Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle
Parking Features (Additional): Workshop in Garage

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Dining Room Information
Dining "L"

Family Room Information
No Family Room

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Has Fireplace: Yes

Flooring Information
Carpet, Laminate

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Composition

Year Built
Year Built Details: 2

Farm Information
Horse Amenities: Fenced, Paddocks, Pasture
Is Horse Property: Yes

Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 1,817

View
View: Mountains, Orchard, Vineyard

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Propane

Utility Information
Gas: Propane On Site, Public Utilities
Utilities: Propane, Public Utilities

Location

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

Location Information
MLS Area: Scotts Valley North
Street Name: Branciforte
Street Number: 196

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,817
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.6 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 1936
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10009122

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Happy Valley Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.1mi

8/10

Branciforte Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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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

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 92° expected this year, 15 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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In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.39M – $1.68M

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Home values near 196 Branciforte Rdg

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5611 Branciforte Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2841 Sq. Ft.	—
5455 Branciforte Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$1,163,443
13 Vine Hill Road, Santa Cruz, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1140 Sq. Ft.	$1,232,264
111 Vine Hill Road, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,494,600

Address	Redfin Estimate
5613 Branciforte Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1176 Sq. Ft.	$932,905
280 Branciforte Ridge, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1335 Sq. Ft.	$1,192,471
100 Vine Hill Road, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2653 Sq. Ft.	$1,534,826

Address	Redfin Estimate
5599 Branciforte Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1741 Sq. Ft.	$1,688,222
5580 Branciforte Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,495,865
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