Rare Country Property 2 min. to HWY 1 in central S. Cruz Co. * Renovated country home w/ great light, lots of windows, high ceilings & open floor plan * Surrounded by 43 acres w/ only 2 other homes * Private views out every window * Barn, lg fenced garden & corral for horses or other animals * Wrap around decks for indoor-outdoor living * Outdoor kitchen w/ Italian Pizza Oven * In Santa Cruz (not Soquel)
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
1.48 acresLot Size
$692Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Martha Hughes•DRE #01213894• Monterey Bay Properties
Contact: (831) 345-2249
Bought with Lauren Spencer•DRE #00925382• Coldwell Banker Realty
*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
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.52 Acres
Year renovated
1972
Sq. Ft.
2,294
Year built
1972
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10212166
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
RA
Residential Agricultural District
To provide areas of residential use where development is limited to a range of non-urban densities of single-family dwellings in areas outside the urban services line and rural services line; on lands suitable for development with adequate water, septic system suitability, vehicular access, and fire protection; with adequate protection of natural resources; with adequate protection from natural hazards; and where small-scale commercial agriculture, such as animal-keeping, truck farming and specialty crops, can take place in conjunction with the primary use of the property as residential.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bedrooms: Primary Suite/Retreat
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (Minimum): 3
# of Baths (Maximum): 3
Room Information
Utility Room, Formal Entry, Storage
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Dining "L", Breakfast Bar
Water: Water Softener (Owned), Heater (Gas), Storage Tank, Well (Domestic)
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School: Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
Elementary School District: Soquel Union Elementary
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Location Information
From Soquel Dr. turn onto Paul Sweet/veer right into the entrance to Chaminade Resort/ quickly turn right again on the little lane (see red arrow). NOTE: some GPSs will call this little lane Dempsey Lane.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,294
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.52 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10212166
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
New Brighton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
7/10
Soquel High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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 86° expected this year, 14 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.53M – $1.85M
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