Custom built, beautifully reimagined and brought back to life. Set on over 2 acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains, this updated 2,700+ sq ft property blends its original mid-century character with modern comfort and style. A "treehouse on a hill", this home features open-beamed ceilings, knotty pine accents, kiln-dried redwood railings, and a cozy loft library with built-in seating and serene treetop views. Expansive windows fill the home with natural light and showcase the surrounding redwoods. The flexible floor plan offers four bedrooms and two baths, with two bedrooms on each level, plus a dedicated office area and generous food and wine storage. Outdoor living is enhanced by the private, tree-lined setting with deck space for days to relax or explore. The property includes an attached two-car garage, plus a detached two-car garage with workshop space for all your toys and tinkering. Peaceful and private, yet ideally located just minutes from Highway 17 for easy access to Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, and beaches. Welcome Home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
2.14 acresLot Size
$478Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by John Flaniken•DRE #01420207• Trade-In Real Estate
Contact: 831-334-0890
Bought with Joanna Zampelli•DRE #02124511• David Lyng Real Estate
Custom built, beautifully reimagined and brought back to life. Set on over 2 acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains, this updated 2,700+ sq ft property blends its original mid-century character with modern comfort and style. A "treehouse on a hill", this home features open-beamed ceilings, knotty pine accents, kiln-dried redwood railings, and a cozy loft library with built-in seating and serene treetop views. Expansive windows fill the home with natural light and showcase the surrounding redwoods. The flexible floor plan offers four bedrooms and two baths, with two bedrooms on each level, plus a dedicated office area and generous food and wine storage. Outdoor living is enhanced by the private, tree-lined setting with deck space for days to relax or explore. The property includes an attached two-car garage, plus a detached two-car garage with workshop space for all your toys and tinkering. Peaceful and private, yet ideally located just minutes from Highway 17 for easy access to Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, and beaches. Welcome Home!
MLSListings #ML82013587
Sep 3, 2025
Sold
$825,000
$305/sq ft
Aug 21, 2025
Pending
—
Aug 12, 2025
Pending
—
Aug 12, 2025
Contingent
—
Jul 7, 2025
Listed
$1,200,000
$444/sq ft
Unlock the potential of this custom built Gem. Calling all Contractors, Investors or Homeowners with DIY skills. Your next great opportunity is here! Nestled on 2+ Acre lot it's time to get this once proud, 2,400+ square foot home updated and beautiful again. The home radiates mid-century charm and is a "one of a kind, treehouse on a hill. " The house has a cool vibe and was built with unique kiln dried redwood railings, knotty pine tongue and groove open beamed ceilings and features a cozy loft library with build in seating and serene views. Flexible layout. Two bedrooms upstairs and two more downstairs and a full bath on each level. Home office area downstairs. Plus a generous food and wine storage room. The house has an attached two car garage, plus a detached two car garage with room for a workshop, perfect for projects and store your gear in the loft. Septic Report, Well Report and Home Inspection are available in the disclosure packet. House was recently fumigated. Great location for commuters, short drive to Highway 17. Beautiful tree lined drive to Santa Cruz. Whether you're restoring its original glory or reimagining the floor plan for modern living, this property is a canvas ready for your vision. House and lot size were obtained from public records.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,236 (+7.1%)
$35,877 + $205,133
$241,010
2024
$3,023 (−8.1%)
$35,173 + $201,111
$236,284
2023
$3,289 (+1.6%)
$35,173 + $201,111
$236,284
2022
$3,238 (+6.3%)
$34,484 + $197,167
$231,651
2021
$3,047 (+0.7%)
$33,807 + $193,301
$227,108
2020
$3,027 (+1.7%)
$33,145 + $189,511
$222,656
2019
$2,975 (+1.3%)
$32,805 + $187,568
$220,373
2018
$2,937 (+4.8%)
$32,162 + $183,890
$216,052
2017
$2,804 (+12.0%)
$30,912 + $176,749
$207,661
2016
$2,504 (+6.1%)
$30,912 + $176,749
$207,661
2015
$2,360 (+1.7%)
$30,306 + $173,283
$203,589
2014
$2,321
$29,266 + $167,337
$196,603
2013
$2,321 (+2.0%)
$29,266 + $167,337
$196,603
2012
$2,275 (+1.9%)
$29,134 + $166,581
$195,715
2011
$2,232 (+1.1%)
$28,563 + $163,315
$191,878
2010
$2,207 (−0.6%)
$28,003 + $160,113
$188,116
2009
$2,220 (+2.5%)
$27,794 + $158,916
$186,710
2008
$2,167
$27,860 + $159,294
$187,154
Tax history for 298 Vine Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,236 (+7.1%)
$35,877 + $205,133
$241,010
2024
$3,023 (−8.1%)
$35,173 + $201,111
$236,284
2023
$3,289 (+1.6%)
$35,173 + $201,111
$236,284
2022
$3,238 (+6.3%)
$34,484 + $197,167
$231,651
2021
$3,047 (+0.7%)
$33,807 + $193,301
$227,108
2020
$3,027 (+1.7%)
$33,145 + $189,511
$222,656
2019
$2,975 (+1.3%)
$32,805 + $187,568
$220,373
2018
$2,937 (+4.8%)
$32,162 + $183,890
$216,052
2017
$2,804 (+12.0%)
$30,912 + $176,749
$207,661
2016
$2,504 (+6.1%)
$30,912 + $176,749
$207,661
2015
$2,360 (+1.7%)
$30,306 + $173,283
$203,589
2014
$2,321
$29,266 + $167,337
$196,603
2013
$2,321 (+2.0%)
$29,266 + $167,337
$196,603
2012
$2,275 (+1.9%)
$29,134 + $166,581
$195,715
2011
$2,232 (+1.1%)
$28,563 + $163,315
$191,878
2010
$2,207 (−0.6%)
$28,003 + $160,113
$188,116
2009
$2,220 (+2.5%)
$27,794 + $158,916
$186,710
2008
$2,167
$27,860 + $159,294
$187,154
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.14 Acres
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
2,438
Year built
1978
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10007113
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 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.
Elementary School District: Happy Valley Elementary
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Location Information
From Highway 17 take the Vine Hill Road exit. From Santa Cruz take Branciforte Drive to Vine Hill Road. Very close to Jarvis Road. Driveway appears a challenge- it's workable with a place to turn around at top.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,438
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.14 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10007113
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Happy Valley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
Branciforte Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.3mi
9/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° 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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Santa Cruz, CA • 95065
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Estimated sale price
$1.22M – $1.47M
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