OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2018 for $1.4M

$1,911,812

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,423/mo

•

3,789

sq ft

345 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

About this home

This is the ultimate family compound! Imagine living on 9.5 acres in a COMPLETELY PRIVATE & tranquil paradise with awe-inspiring views of redwoods that stretch out to the glistening sea. Night views are equally spectacular with unobstructed views of the Milky Way. Nestled into this pristine land is a 5 bd solar home of custom design with soaring ceilings, walls of windows & great separation of space for comfortable living & a nice flow for entertaining. Gorgeous, spacious, updated kitchen, 3 ba, separate living room, family room and media room, hi speed internet, wine cellar, wood floors, new carpet, fresh interior paint plus a detached 2 car garage and huge workshop/art studio attached to garage. Great commute location & 10-rated Happy Valley School! Approx 20 minutes to Los Gatos, 15 min. to Scotts Valley, 20 min. to Santa Cruz. Do NOT use GPS. It will take you down a dirt road. Go Vine Hill Rd-Jarvis-Rider Ridge.

Single-familyProperty Type

1979Year Built

9.56 acresLot Size

$505Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Melody Russell •DRE #01743923 • eXp Realty of California Inc

Contact: 831-332-3975

Bought with Joell Mower •DRE #01001133 • David Lyng Real Estate

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81703388

Redfin Estimate

$1,911,812

$477K since sold in August 2018$12K since August

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This home's estimate is 10.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.73M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,500,000
A
4 beds2 baths3,382 sq ft
1526 Hall Ranch Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$1,500,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,138 sq ft
7200 Highway 17, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,669,000
C
6 beds3 baths3,335 sq ft
2907 Granite Creek Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,690,000
D
5 beds3 baths3,119 sq ft
225 Nelson Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,321,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,873 sq ft
203 Sand Hill Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$1,697,500
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,185 sq ft
25149 Radonich Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033

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Market trends in 95065, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.3%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$45K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

0 days MoM

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4 MoM

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$1,100,000
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$1,399,000
3 beds2 baths1,482 sq ft
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Sale history for 345 Rider Ridge Rd

Date

Event

Price

Greater Lansing AoR #ML81703388

Aug 2, 2018

Sold

$1,435,000

$379/sq ft

Aug 2, 2018

Sold

$1,435,000

$379/sq ft

Jul 25, 2018

Pending

—

May 30, 2018

Contingent

—

May 23, 2018

Price Changed

$1,435,000

$379/sq ft

May 1, 2018

Listed

$1,395,000

$368/sq ft

May 1, 2018

Listed

$1,435,000

$379/sq ft

+16

MLSListings #ML80349414

Jan 30, 2004

Sold

$990,000

$261/sq ft

Dec 3, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Aug 30, 2003

Listed

$999,000

$264/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 3, 2001

Sold

$890,000

$235/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80129733

Jul 3, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Jun 5, 2001

Sold

$890,000

$235/sq ft

May 25, 2001

Listed

$899,900

$238/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 30, 1989

Sold

$475,000

$125/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,840 (+4.9%)

$836,639 + $764,131

$1,600,770

2024

$17,005 (+0.4%)

$820,235 + $749,148

$1,569,383

2023

$16,946 (+1.5%)

$820,235 + $749,148

$1,569,383

2022

$16,699 (+2.9%)

$804,152 + $734,458

$1,538,610

2021

$16,234 (+0.8%)

$788,384 + $720,057

$1,508,441

2020

$16,102 (+2.2%)

$772,925 + $705,939

$1,478,864

2019

$15,758 (+15.0%)

$765,000 + $698,700

$1,463,700

2018

$13,705 (+2.2%)

$750,000 + $685,000

$1,435,000

2017

$13,409 (+9.3%)

$551,281 + $661,537

$1,212,818

2016

$12,264 (+6.4%)

$551,281 + $661,537

$1,212,818

2015

$11,523 (+10.6%)

$515,409 + $618,487

$1,133,896

2014

$10,417 (+16.0%)

$438,049 + $525,657

$963,706

2013

$8,983 (+3.8%)

$438,049 + $525,657

$963,706

2012

$8,658 (−4.5%)

$374,400 + $449,280

$823,680

2011

$9,067 (−4.0%)

$360,000 + $432,000

$792,000

2010

$9,441 (−0.4%)

$378,000 + $453,600

$831,600

2009

$9,479 (−17.8%)

$396,000 + $475,200

$871,200

2008

$11,526

$396,000 + $475,200

$871,200

Tax history for 345 Rider Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,840 (+4.9%)

$836,639 + $764,131

$1,600,770

2024

$17,005 (+0.4%)

$820,235 + $749,148

$1,569,383

2023

$16,946 (+1.5%)

$820,235 + $749,148

$1,569,383

2022

$16,699 (+2.9%)

$804,152 + $734,458

$1,538,610

2021

$16,234 (+0.8%)

$788,384 + $720,057

$1,508,441

2020

$16,102 (+2.2%)

$772,925 + $705,939

$1,478,864

2019

$15,758 (+15.0%)

$765,000 + $698,700

$1,463,700

2018

$13,705 (+2.2%)

$750,000 + $685,000

$1,435,000

2017

$13,409 (+9.3%)

$551,281 + $661,537

$1,212,818

2016

$12,264 (+6.4%)

$551,281 + $661,537

$1,212,818

2015

$11,523 (+10.6%)

$515,409 + $618,487

$1,133,896

2014

$10,417 (+16.0%)

$438,049 + $525,657

$963,706

2013

$8,983 (+3.8%)

$438,049 + $525,657

$963,706

2012

$8,658 (−4.5%)

$374,400 + $449,280

$823,680

2011

$9,067 (−4.0%)

$360,000 + $432,000

$792,000

2010

$9,441 (−0.4%)

$378,000 + $453,600

$831,600

2009

$9,479 (−17.8%)

$396,000 + $475,200

$871,200

2008

$11,526

$396,000 + $475,200

$871,200

*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

2.5

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9.56 Acres

Year renovated

1979

Sq. Ft.

3,789

Year built

1979

Style

Vacant Land

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

10019114

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Detached, Gate/Door Opener, Guest/Visitor Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 10

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 5
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 5
Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Granite, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary (Stall Shower(s)), Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower

Room Information
Artist Studio, Formal Entry, Loft, Mud Room, Wine Cellar/Storage
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Electric), Countertop (Granite), Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven (Double), Pantry, Refrigerator(s)

Interior Features
Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), In Utility Room, Inside
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room, Wood-Stove
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Baseboard, Individual Room Controls, Solar, Stove (Wood)

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Bay, Forest/Woods, Garden/Greenbelt, Greenbelt, Mountains, Ocean, Orchard, Ridge, Valley, Water
Fencing: Partial Fencing
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Balcony/Patio, Barbecue Area, Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Storage Shed/Structure

Building Information
Style: Traditional
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Concrete Perimeter and Slab

Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling
Communication: Audio/Video Prewired, Satellite Dish, Other (See Remarks)
Living Sq. Ft.: 3,789

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 261814

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 9.555
Lot Description: Grade (Sloped Down), Views
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
Energy Features: Passive Solar, Skylight(s), Solar Power, Solar Power Battery Backup
Sewer Septic: Septic Connected
Utilities: Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned

Water Information
Water: Private/Mutual

Location

2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: see floorplan

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2

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

Location Information
Do NOT use GPS. Will take you down dirt road. Take Vine Hill Rd to Jarvis Rd. Turn right onto Rider Ridge Rd.

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,789
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9.56 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10019114

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No

Around this home

Schools

Happy Valley Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.5mi

8/10

Branciforte Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.5mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% 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

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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Historical weather

Santa Cruz, CA • 95065

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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

$1.82M – $2.20M

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Home values near 345 Rider Ridge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
570 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5570 Sq. Ft.	$3,586,910
565 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3415 Sq. Ft.	$1,014,214

Address	Redfin Estimate
320 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2645 Sq. Ft.	$1,287,402
377 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2617 Sq. Ft.	$1,825,139

Address	Redfin Estimate
574 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$1,637,425
310 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2149 Sq. Ft.	$963,108

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