OFF MARKET

Off market jun 2017 for $890K

$1,312,960

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,137/mo

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1,896

sq ft

487 Vine Hill Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

About this home

HAPPY VALLEY! Come & live where those with discriminating taste find peace and solace in the hills above Santa Cruz. A country lifestyle - yet close enough to the city & highway 17. Live in your sun-drenched retreat surrounded by forest. 2+ acres on 2 levels. This 3 bedroom+office, 2.5 bathroom home features a huge vaulted-ceiling Great Room, open to the kitchen. The formal dining room is surrounded by windows on 3 sides. Plenty of space for entertaining in the sun outdoors at the house. Owners have hosted events with up to 70 guests on back terrace. Lower level of property has paved access to a huge RV parking pad, 5,000 gallon rain/gray water storage tank, 2 large sheds/workshops, productive apple, pear & persimmon trees, plus plenty of sunny space for more gardening. Property is fully fenced. Come home and relax to the sounds of nature!

Single-familyProperty Type

1973Year Built

2.32 acresLot Size

$692Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Stuart Wolf •DRE #50006259 • KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Contact: 831-588-2416

Bought with John V. Pinto •DRE #00472007 • Real Estate Financial

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81653178

Redfin Estimate

$1,312,960

$423K since sold in June 2017$7,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 6.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.40M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$1,655,000
A
3 beds3 baths1,741 sq ft
5599 Branciforte Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$1,225,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,280 sq ft
555 Bohnen Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
SOLD MAR 23, 2026
$1,275,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,942 sq ft
224 El Camino Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
SOLD MAR 7, 2026
$1,650,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,186 sq ft
103 Sunset Ter, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$1,166,882
E
3 beds2 baths1,714 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 17, 2026
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F
3 beds2 baths2,160 sq ft
745 Granite Ridge Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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Market trends in 95065, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.3%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$23K MoM

Avg. days on market

38d

24 days MoM

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1 MoM

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5 beds3 baths3,610 sq ft
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Sale history for 487 Vine Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,215 (+5.8%)

$150,133 + $367,818

$517,951

2024

$5,875 (−1.7%)

$147,190 + $360,605

$507,795

2023

$5,979 (+1.5%)

$147,190 + $360,605

$507,795

2022

$5,889 (+4.4%)

$144,304 + $353,535

$497,839

2021

$5,641 (+0.8%)

$141,474 + $346,603

$488,077

2020

$5,598 (+2.0%)

$138,700 + $339,807

$478,507

2019

$5,487 (−46.3%)

$137,278 + $336,322

$473,600

2018

$10,220 (+422.0%)

$134,586 + $329,728

$464,314

2017

$1,958 (+13.0%)

$31,214 + $108,574

$139,788

2016

$1,733 (+6.3%)

$31,214 + $108,574

$139,788

2015

$1,630 (+1.7%)

$30,602 + $106,446

$137,048

2014

$1,603

$29,552 + $102,794

$132,346

2013

$1,603 (+1.5%)

$29,552 + $102,794

$132,346

2012

$1,579 (+1.9%)

$29,418 + $102,330

$131,748

2011

$1,550 (+1.1%)

$28,842 + $100,323

$129,165

2010

$1,533 (−0.5%)

$28,276 + $98,356

$126,632

2009

$1,541 (+2.4%)

$28,065 + $97,621

$125,686

2008

$1,505

$28,132 + $97,853

$125,985

Tax history for 487 Vine Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,215 (+5.8%)

$150,133 + $367,818

$517,951

2024

$5,875 (−1.7%)

$147,190 + $360,605

$507,795

2023

$5,979 (+1.5%)

$147,190 + $360,605

$507,795

2022

$5,889 (+4.4%)

$144,304 + $353,535

$497,839

2021

$5,641 (+0.8%)

$141,474 + $346,603

$488,077

2020

$5,598 (+2.0%)

$138,700 + $339,807

$478,507

2019

$5,487 (−46.3%)

$137,278 + $336,322

$473,600

2018

$10,220 (+422.0%)

$134,586 + $329,728

$464,314

2017

$1,958 (+13.0%)

$31,214 + $108,574

$139,788

2016

$1,733 (+6.3%)

$31,214 + $108,574

$139,788

2015

$1,630 (+1.7%)

$30,602 + $106,446

$137,048

2014

$1,603

$29,552 + $102,794

$132,346

2013

$1,603 (+1.5%)

$29,552 + $102,794

$132,346

2012

$1,579 (+1.9%)

$29,418 + $102,330

$131,748

2011

$1,550 (+1.1%)

$28,842 + $100,323

$129,165

2010

$1,533 (−0.5%)

$28,276 + $98,356

$126,632

2009

$1,541 (+2.4%)

$28,065 + $97,621

$125,686

2008

$1,505

$28,132 + $97,853

$125,985

*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

2.32 Acres

Year renovated

1971

Sq. Ft.

1,896

Year built

1971

Style

Vacant Land

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

10005173

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
Carport (Minimum): 1
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Carport, Covered Parking, Gate/Door Opener, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Granite, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Updated Bath(s)

Room Information
Den/Study/Office, Storage
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop (Electric), Countertop (Solid Surface/ Corian), Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven Range (Electric), Pantry

Interior Features
Laundry: Hookup (Electric)
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan
Heating: Central Forced Air

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Forest/Woods
Fencing: Mixed Height/Type
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Barbecue Area, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Gray Water System, Sprinkler(s) (Auto)

Building Information
Style: Contemporary
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space

Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s)
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,896

Property Information
Horse Property: Possible

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 2.32
Lot Description: Grade (Mostly Level), Private/Secluded
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: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight(s)
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Propane On Site, Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Irrigation Connected, Storage Tank, Well, Other (See Remarks)

Location

2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: 2 sheds.

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2

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

Location Information
Highway 17 to Vine Hill Road; or from Santa Cruz take Branciforte Drive to Vine Hill Road.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,896
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.32 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: 1971
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10005173

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 • 2.5mi

8/10

Branciforte Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.5mi

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

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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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

$1.25M – $1.51M

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Home values near 487 Vine Hill Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1025 Vine Hill Road, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2305 Sq. Ft.	$1,027,812
300 Vine Hill Road, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2516 Sq. Ft.	$1,378,472

Address	Redfin Estimate
1015 Vine Hill Road, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3527 Sq. Ft.	$1,726,693
499 Vine Hill Road, Santa Cruz, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2760 Sq. Ft.	$1,543,696

Address	Redfin Estimate
345 Vine Hill Road, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3943 Sq. Ft.	$2,085,668
431 Vine Hill Road, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1387 Sq. Ft.	$1,262,604

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