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Off market oct 2017 for $1.2M

$1,824,964

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,948/mo

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2,200

sq ft

290 Sims Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

About this home

Charming farmhouse style home that has been lovingly maintained through the years. The main house is approximately 2,200 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms and a basement with plenty of storage room. The oversized 3 car garage has a separate work space area and an approximately 640 square foot living area above with high beamed ceilings and a full bath. The original garage built in the 1940s is a great workshop and the outbuilding was once an ice block storage house. Situated on over an acre, the lush property has mature landscaping and beautiful gardens – possible horse property too! Close to Henry Cowell State Park for miles of hiking or horseback riding. Great commute location and close to wonderful Scotts Valley schools.

Single-familyProperty Type

1921Year Built

1.22 acresLot Size

$830Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Bruce Taylor •DRE #01187958 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Kevin Merlander •DRE #01912788 • Blacksone Realty

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81672266

Redfin Estimate

$1,824,964

$625K since sold in October 2017$14K since October

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B
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C
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E
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F
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Buyer's Market

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Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.8%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$117K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 290 Sims Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81672266

Oct 17, 2017

Sold

$1,200,000

$545/sq ft

Sep 28, 2017

Pending

—

Sep 12, 2017

Contingent

—

Aug 1, 2017

Listed

$1,299,000

$590/sq ft

Charming farmhouse style home that has been lovingly maintained through the years. The main house is approximately 2,200 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms and a basement with plenty of storage room. The oversized 3 car garage has a separate work space area and an approximately 640 square foot living area above with high beamed ceilings and a full bath. The original garage built in the 1940s is a great workshop and the outbuilding was once an ice block storage house. Situated on over an acre, the lush property has mature landscaping and beautiful gardens - possible horse property too! Close to Henry Cowell State Park for miles of hiking or horseback riding. Great commute location and close to wonderful Scotts Valley schools.

Public Records

Aug 18, 1981

Sold

$82,500

$38/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,897 (+6.2%)

$928,469 + $464,234

$1,392,703

2024

$14,968 (+1.8%)

$892,415 + $446,208

$1,338,623

2023

$14,701 (+1.6%)

$892,415 + $446,208

$1,338,623

2022

$14,468 (+2.6%)

$874,917 + $437,458

$1,312,375

2021

$14,101 (+0.8%)

$857,762 + $428,881

$1,286,643

2020

$13,991 (+1.5%)

$840,943 + $420,471

$1,261,414

2019

$13,784 (+4.7%)

$832,320 + $416,160

$1,248,480

2018

$13,160 (+325.4%)

$816,000 + $408,000

$1,224,000

2017

$3,093 (+4.2%)

$86,115 + $192,566

$278,681

2016

$2,968

$86,115 + $192,566

$278,681

Tax history for 290 Sims Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,897 (+6.2%)

$928,469 + $464,234

$1,392,703

2024

$14,968 (+1.8%)

$892,415 + $446,208

$1,338,623

2023

$14,701 (+1.6%)

$892,415 + $446,208

$1,338,623

2022

$14,468 (+2.6%)

$874,917 + $437,458

$1,312,375

2021

$14,101 (+0.8%)

$857,762 + $428,881

$1,286,643

2020

$13,991 (+1.5%)

$840,943 + $420,471

$1,261,414

2019

$13,784 (+4.7%)

$832,320 + $416,160

$1,248,480

2018

$13,160 (+325.4%)

$816,000 + $408,000

$1,224,000

2017

$3,093 (+4.2%)

$86,115 + $192,566

$278,681

2016

$2,968

$86,115 + $192,566

$278,681

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.22 Acres

Year renovated

1921

Sq. Ft.

2,382

Year built

1921

Style

Vacant Land

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

06759108

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3

Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Detached, Gate/Door Opener, Guest/Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle
Parking Features (Additional): Undersized, Workshop in Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Basement Information
Unfinished

Dining Room Information
Breakfast Room

Family Room Information
Separate Family Room

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

Flooring Information
Carpet, Vinyl/Linoleum, Wood

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Garage

Room Information
Room Type: Basement, Workshop

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)

Year Built
Year Built Details: 2

Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped Up (Grade)

Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 2,200

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central Forced Air

Utility Information
Gas: Natural Gas
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Public Water
Water Source: Public, Shared Well

Location

School Information
Elementary School District: Scotts Valley Unified
High School District: Scotts Valley Unified

Location Information
MLS Area: Scotts Valley South
Street Name: Sims
Street Number: 290

WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 17

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,382
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.22 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1921
Year Renovated: 1921
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 06759108

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 5, 2026

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Brook Knoll Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Scotts Valley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi

7/10

Scotts Valley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi

8/10

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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 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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$1.73M – $2.10M

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420 Sims Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2242 Sq. Ft.	$1,393,607
42 Sims Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 818 Sq. Ft.	$890,377
308 Sims Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1736 Sq. Ft.	$1,261,973
220 Sims Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1437 Sq. Ft.	$1,315,181
90 Sims Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2666 Sq. Ft.	$1,661,551
333 Sims Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$1,348,852
66 Sims Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2533 Sq. Ft.	$2,130,529

Address	Redfin Estimate
330 Sims Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1830 Sq. Ft.	$1,287,551
50 Sims Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2672 Sq. Ft.	$1,850,075
306 Sims Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2010 Sq. Ft.	$1,420,159
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