A second chance to purchase this property! 2 fixer houses on park-like 2.53 ac sunny meadow & spreading oaks parcel offering full sun & captivating vista views. Fantastic opportunity to live or rent the comfortably liveable cottage while you re-imagine and create your dream haven. 1920's nearly all original 2 BR farmhouse offers a lg country kitchen, classic wrap around porch. Huge 912 sqft daylight basement could make an amazing workshop; enlarge the daylite basement opening & park multiple cars inside. Gorgeous parcel extends over Jarvis, along Bohnen, down to mailbox intersection. Excellent access to San Jose tech employment via Vine Hill/Hwy 17 or zip to Scots Valley, Santa Cruz or the beach down Branciforte Dr. Owner may carry some financing to qualified Buyer with a minimum of 25% down. Jarvis Mutual Water Co. Old barn & pond on property recently removed. Assessor states main house @ 912 sqf - 3 BR, est built in 1927; cottage 584 sqf 2 BR, est built in 1955-1957. records vary.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
2.52 acresLot Size
$880Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ronnie Trubek•DRE #00782879• CENTURY 21 Masters
Listed by Kathy Davis•DRE #00756286• CENTURY 21 Masters
Contact: 831-818-4233
Bought with Dave Dawson•DRE #01491117• Bailey Properties
*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
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.52 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,584
Year built
1927
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10021130
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: Guest/Visitor Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Uncovered Parking, Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 8
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bathroom Description: Shower and Tub
Room Information
Basement (Unfinished), Workshop
Dining Room Description: Eat in Kitchen
Kitchen Description: 220 Volt Outlet
Accessory Dwelling Unit, Other
Secondary Living Space Sq. Ft.: 584
Interior Features
Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Outside
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Stove (Wood)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Pillars/Posts/Piers
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 912
Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Property Primary ID: 655072
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 2.523
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: A
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic, Septic Connected
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters
Water Information
Water: Private/Mutual
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: Happy Valley Elementary
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 17 North --Take Vine Hill Rd , left on Jarvis Rd. From Santa Cruz--Branciforte Dr, right on Jarvis Rd.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,584
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.52 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10021130
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Happy Valley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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Branciforte Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.8mi
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Climate risks
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
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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
$763,000 – $923,000
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