Picturesque at the top of Happy Valley: This beautiful & loved A-Frame home has gorgeous mountain views and enjoys nearly two useable acres. The surrounding neighborhood is welcoming and shines with pride of ownership. The main floor kitchen looks across the living room and then, through a two-story wall of windows, across the BBQ deck to the Santa Cruz Mountains. Upstairs is a lovely loft and office space that is open to the living room & also enjoys these magnificent views. There is a private (and permitted) bottom floor office with access to high-speed internet. The property is suitable for horses, farm animals, and gardens. Redwood & oak trees provide homes for birds and shade for deer. The home is within the Happy Valley School District. Easy access to Santa Cruz via Branciforte Dr. Easy access to Highway 17 via Vine Hill Rd. This is a treasured mountain community. The listing consists of two adjoining parcels, one is . 81 acres and the other 1.084. Each lot has its own driveway.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
1.91 acresLot Size
$690Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Dave Dawson•DRE #01491117• Bailey Properties
Listed by Dorene Dawson•DRE #02140632• Bailey Properties
Contact: 831-901-2856
Bought with Nanette Schuster•DRE #01975156• David Lyng Real Estate
JUST DF'T!!! TAHOE STYLE HOME & 2 SEPARATE PARCELS!!! PRIVACY AND VIEWS. GOOD SEPARATION W/ ONE BEDROOM DOWN & THE OTHER IN LOFT AREA. ALL REPORTS ARE IN. . 2ND PARCEL (APN# 100-211-15)MAY BE BUILDABLE W/ POTENTIAL WATER SHARE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,750 (+5.0%)
$732,234 + $302,444
$1,034,678
2024
$11,189 (−0.8%)
$717,876 + $296,514
$1,014,390
2023
$11,274 (+83.7%)
$717,876 + $296,514
$1,014,390
2022
$6,138 (+4.2%)
$703,800 + $290,700
$994,500
2021
$5,891 (+0.8%)
$311,832 + $194,893
$506,725
2020
$5,846 (+2.0%)
$305,717 + $191,072
$496,789
2019
$5,730 (+1.5%)
$302,583 + $189,113
$491,696
2018
$5,647 (+3.2%)
$296,650 + $185,405
$482,055
2017
$5,473 (+5.4%)
$285,131 + $178,205
$463,336
2016
$5,194 (+3.4%)
$285,131 + $178,205
$463,336
2015
$5,023 (+1.7%)
$279,540 + $174,711
$454,251
2014
$4,937 (+11.3%)
$269,947 + $168,716
$438,663
2013
$4,437 (+3.6%)
$269,947 + $168,716
$438,663
2012
$4,284 (−9.9%)
$239,949 + $149,968
$389,917
2011
$4,755 (+1.2%)
$230,720 + $144,200
$374,920
2010
$4,698 (−0.6%)
$258,292 + $161,431
$419,723
2009
$4,727 (+2.6%)
$256,362 + $160,225
$416,587
2008
$4,607
$256,971 + $160,606
$417,577
Tax history for 525 Bohnen Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,750 (+5.0%)
$732,234 + $302,444
$1,034,678
2024
$11,189 (−0.8%)
$717,876 + $296,514
$1,014,390
2023
$11,274 (+83.7%)
$717,876 + $296,514
$1,014,390
2022
$6,138 (+4.2%)
$703,800 + $290,700
$994,500
2021
$5,891 (+0.8%)
$311,832 + $194,893
$506,725
2020
$5,846 (+2.0%)
$305,717 + $191,072
$496,789
2019
$5,730 (+1.5%)
$302,583 + $189,113
$491,696
2018
$5,647 (+3.2%)
$296,650 + $185,405
$482,055
2017
$5,473 (+5.4%)
$285,131 + $178,205
$463,336
2016
$5,194 (+3.4%)
$285,131 + $178,205
$463,336
2015
$5,023 (+1.7%)
$279,540 + $174,711
$454,251
2014
$4,937 (+11.3%)
$269,947 + $168,716
$438,663
2013
$4,437 (+3.6%)
$269,947 + $168,716
$438,663
2012
$4,284 (−9.9%)
$239,949 + $149,968
$389,917
2011
$4,755 (+1.2%)
$230,720 + $144,200
$374,920
2010
$4,698 (−0.6%)
$258,292 + $161,431
$419,723
2009
$4,727 (+2.6%)
$256,362 + $160,225
$416,587
2008
$4,607
$256,971 + $160,606
$417,577
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.82 Acres
Year renovated
1972
Sq. Ft.
1,586
Year built
1972
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10021114
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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
Parking Description: No Garage, Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Basement (Finished), Laundry Room, Loft, Office Area
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room
Kitchen Description: Oven (Electric)
Interior Features
Laundry: Inside
Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Free-Standing, In Living Room, Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Baseboard
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Mountains
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Style: A-Frame
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,586
Property Information
Horse Property: Yes
Horse Property Description: Unimproved
Property Primary ID: 151504
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 1.91
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Other (See Remarks)
Zoning: RA
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Septic Standard
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters
Water Information
Water: Individual Water Meter, Well (Shared)
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School District: Happy Valley Elementary
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Location Information
Directions: From Santa Cruz: Take Branciforte Dr to Vine Hill Rd. Turn Right onto Jarvis Road. Just past the top of the hill (2.1 miles), take the first right onto Bohnen Road. Travel down the hill and around the turns. At the fork in the road, take the RIGHT fork.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,586
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.82 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10021114
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 • 3.6mi
8/10
Branciforte Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.6mi
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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In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.04M – $1.26M
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