SOLD DEC 3, 2025

Off Market Dec 2025 for $1.2M

$1,499,699

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,622/mo

•

1,951

sq ft

540 Olaughlin Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

About this home

Wake up to towering redwoods, shimmering bay views, and quiet you can actually hear. Tucked in Santa Cruz County's Happy Valley, this 3.6-acre retreat pairs everyday convenience with a true mountain-meets-coast lifestyle. You're in the Happy Valley Elementary one-school district, small, close-knit, and uniquely community-focused, while still moments from town. Weekends write themselves: hike the old-growth groves at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, then be on the sand or downtown Santa Cruz in minutes. When you need errands (or a movie and dinner), Scotts Valley has easy shopping, groceries, and the local cinema just 5 minutes away. Commuters and day-trippers will appreciate direct access toward Santa Cruz and Highway 17 via Branciforte Drive (one of the primary routes serving the Happy Valley area) placing Los Gatos and coastal workplaces within straightforward reach. Inside, nearly 2,000 sq ft of sun-splashed living blends open-beam ceilings, skylights, and a modern kitchen that opens to view decks, perfect for morning coffee above the trees or easy entertaining at sunset. With sun and privacy galore, plus a flexible space for home office or media, this is a home that lives like a sanctuary without giving up access to everything you love about Santa Cruz living.

Single-familyProperty Type

1980Year Built

3.63 acresLot Size

$769Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Seb Frey •DRE #01369847 • Compass

Contact: 408-548-7348

Bought with Daniel Chole •DRE #02031480 • KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Redfin checked: 4 minutes ago

•Source:MLSListings #ML82020804

Redfin Estimate

$1,499,699

$240K since sold in December 2025$92K since July

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This home's estimate is 4.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.44M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,225,000
A
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SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,620,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,819 sq ft
14 Purple Hills Ct, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
SOLD MAR 23, 2026
$1,275,000
C
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224 El Camino Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,650,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,760 sq ft
282 Twin Pines Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
SOLD NOV 24, 2025
$1,660,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,852 sq ft
317 Sherman Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,200,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,473 sq ft
230 Miraflores Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

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Market trends in 95065, CA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.4%

+1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$155K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 540 Olaughlin Rd

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82020804

Dec 3, 2025

Sold

$1,260,000

$646/sq ft

Dec 3, 2025

Sold

$1,260,000

$646/sq ft

Nov 7, 2025

Pending

—

Nov 7, 2025

Contingent

—

Sep 9, 2025

Listed

$1,300,000

$666/sq ft

Sep 8, 2025

Listed

$1,300,000

$666/sq ft

+37

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82001295

Jul 31, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Jul 7, 2025

Price Changed

Jun 18, 2025

Price Changed

May 13, 2025

Price Changed

Apr 10, 2025

Listed

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81895196

Jul 29, 2022

Sold

$1,435,000

$736/sq ft

Jul 29, 2022

Sold

$1,435,000

$736/sq ft

Jul 7, 2022

Contingent

—

Jun 18, 2022

Price Changed

$1,500,000

$769/sq ft

Jun 10, 2022

Listed

$1,500,000

$769/sq ft

Jun 10, 2022

Listed

$1,620,000

$830/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81484975

Sep 4, 2015

Sold

$965,000

$495/sq ft

Sep 4, 2015

Sold

$965,000

$495/sq ft

Aug 29, 2015

Pending

—

Jul 26, 2015

Contingent

—

Jul 14, 2015

Listed

$974,000

$499/sq ft

Jul 13, 2015

Listed

$974,000

$499/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 31, 2007

Sold

$855,000

$438/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80748210

Oct 31, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Oct 31, 2007

Sold

$855,000

$438/sq ft

Oct 31, 2007

Sold

$855,000

$438/sq ft

Oct 9, 2007

Contingent

—

Sep 29, 2007

Relisted

—

Sep 14, 2007

Contingent

—

Aug 27, 2007

Listed

$899,000

$461/sq ft

Aug 27, 2007

Listed

$899,000

$461/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 13, 1981

Sold

$121,500

$62/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 7, 1977

Sold

$15,000

$8/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,705 (+4.9%)

$1,102,824 + $390,150

$1,492,974

2024

$15,919 (+0.3%)

$1,081,200 + $382,500

$1,463,700

2023

$15,875 (+30.8%)

$1,081,200 + $382,500

$1,463,700

2022

$12,136 (+3.2%)

$1,060,000 + $375,000

$1,435,000

2021

$11,760 (+0.8%)

$645,886 + $430,590

$1,076,476

2020

$11,666 (+2.1%)

$633,221 + $422,147

$1,055,368

2019

$11,420 (+1.6%)

$626,728 + $417,819

$1,044,547

2018

$11,244 (+2.4%)

$614,439 + $409,626

$1,024,065

2017

$10,985 (+4.4%)

$590,580 + $393,720

$984,300

2016

$10,522 (+15.7%)

$590,580 + $393,720

$984,300

2015

$9,098 (+10.4%)

$579,000 + $386,000

$965,000

2014

$8,239 (+15.6%)

$394,243 + $354,819

$749,062

2013

$7,124 (+3.7%)

$394,243 + $354,819

$749,062

2012

$6,870 (−4.9%)

$336,960 + $303,264

$640,224

2011

$7,224 (−2.0%)

$324,000 + $291,600

$615,600

2010

$7,369 (−0.4%)

$342,000 + $307,800

$649,800

2009

$7,398 (−20.7%)

$351,000 + $315,900

$666,900

2008

$9,331

$351,000 + $315,900

$666,900

Tax history for 540 Olaughlin Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,705 (+4.9%)

$1,102,824 + $390,150

$1,492,974

2024

$15,919 (+0.3%)

$1,081,200 + $382,500

$1,463,700

2023

$15,875 (+30.8%)

$1,081,200 + $382,500

$1,463,700

2022

$12,136 (+3.2%)

$1,060,000 + $375,000

$1,435,000

2021

$11,760 (+0.8%)

$645,886 + $430,590

$1,076,476

2020

$11,666 (+2.1%)

$633,221 + $422,147

$1,055,368

2019

$11,420 (+1.6%)

$626,728 + $417,819

$1,044,547

2018

$11,244 (+2.4%)

$614,439 + $409,626

$1,024,065

2017

$10,985 (+4.4%)

$590,580 + $393,720

$984,300

2016

$10,522 (+15.7%)

$590,580 + $393,720

$984,300

2015

$9,098 (+10.4%)

$579,000 + $386,000

$965,000

2014

$8,239 (+15.6%)

$394,243 + $354,819

$749,062

2013

$7,124 (+3.7%)

$394,243 + $354,819

$749,062

2012

$6,870 (−4.9%)

$336,960 + $303,264

$640,224

2011

$7,224 (−2.0%)

$324,000 + $291,600

$615,600

2010

$7,369 (−0.4%)

$342,000 + $307,800

$649,800

2009

$7,398 (−20.7%)

$351,000 + $315,900

$666,900

2008

$9,331

$351,000 + $315,900

$666,900

*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

3.63 Acres

Year renovated

1980

Sq. Ft.

1,951

Year built

1980

Style

Vacant Land

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

10103123

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): 2
Parking Description: Carport
Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

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

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Room Information
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room
Kitchen Description: Oven Range (Gas), Pantry, Refrigerator(s)

Interior Features
Laundry: Inside
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood

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

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Forced Air

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Bay, Ocean, Valley
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Balcony/Patio, Barbecue Area, Deck

Building Information
Style: Contemporary
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Pillars/Posts/Piers

Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,951

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 393409

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 3.633
Lot Description: Grade (Sloped Down), Grade (Sloped Up), Private/Secluded
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: A

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Features: Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight(s), Tankless Water Heater, Double Pane Windows
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Propane On Site

Water Information
Water: Well (Shared)

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,951
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.63 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10103123

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes

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Transit

Happy Valley Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Branciforte Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi

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

7/10 Air Factor

13 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$1.43M – $1.73M

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Home values near 540 Olaughlin Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
311 Olaughlin Road, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2257 Sq. Ft.	$1,493,040
210 Olaughlin Road, Santa Cruz, CA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3252 Sq. Ft.	$2,009,393

Address	Redfin Estimate
781 Olaughlin Road, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2734 Sq. Ft.	$2,000,288
1303 Granite Creek Road, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2145 Sq. Ft.	$1,715,026

Address	Redfin Estimate
411 Olaughlin Road, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2713 Sq. Ft.	$1,476,376
1299 Granite Creek Road, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2130 Sq. Ft.	$1,767,571

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