Stunning Santa Cruz Chalet fully remodeled w/ detached, fully private ADU on 2.6 Acres. A true Shangrila: colorful landscaping surrounds the home-centered by a magnificent self-sustaining Koi pond complete w/ a bridge, multiple waterfalls, & mature fish. Thoughtful custom features for ultimate luxury. Open floor plan flows from the kitchen to the formal dining room & out onto a deck. Kitchen features granite countertops, high-end stainless steel appliances & cooktop center island w/ plenty of storage. Flexible floor plan w/ multiple primary bedroom options + by picture windows, bringing the majestic beauty of the outdoors in 2 remodeled & luxurious bathrooms. Each bedroom has its charm- one w/ a grand library, another w/ a shoji screen closet & the third has an attached deck & additional loft space. The ADU has an open-plan kitchen & living space, a spacious primary bedroom, a mudroom, a bathroom, & a sauna. 15 min to Soquel, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, & 20 min to silicon valley mean.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
2.59 acresLot Size
$779Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by The The Madani Team•DRE #70010074• Room Real Estate
Contact: 831.515.2620
Bought with Gro Gro Real Estate•DRE #70010210• KW Thrive Santa Cruz
SEE AT SELLINGSCOTTSVALLEY. COM. PRIVATE! QUIET! SUNNY!ARTSY/CRAFTY 3/2. LOTS OF WOOD. GR8 VUS, SEPARATE GUEST STUDIO, SAUNA & OFFICE. THIS SUPER PRIVATE SETTING IS HIGHLIGHTED BY THE 80,000 GALLON POND, COMPLETE WITH OVER 100 FISH
Public Records
Dec 2, 1994
Sold
$372,500
$190/sq ft
Public Records
May 7, 1986
Sold
$194,000
$99/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 4, 1980
Sold
$49,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,167 (+4.9%)
$1,001,905 + $431,766
$1,433,671
2024
$15,407 (−0.6%)
$982,260 + $423,300
$1,405,560
2023
$15,493 (+43.1%)
$982,260 + $423,300
$1,405,560
2022
$10,830 (+3.3%)
$963,000 + $415,000
$1,378,000
2021
$10,488 (+0.8%)
$452,434 + $487,235
$939,669
2020
$10,406 (+2.1%)
$443,563 + $477,681
$921,244
2019
$10,192 (+1.5%)
$439,015 + $472,783
$911,798
2018
$10,037 (+2.4%)
$430,407 + $463,513
$893,920
2017
$9,799 (+5.3%)
$413,693 + $445,514
$859,207
2016
$9,309 (+2.9%)
$413,693 + $445,514
$859,207
2015
$9,048 (+1.8%)
$405,581 + $436,778
$842,359
2014
$8,888 (+11.5%)
$391,664 + $421,790
$813,454
2013
$7,973 (+3.7%)
$391,664 + $421,790
$813,454
2012
$7,686 (−10.2%)
$348,140 + $374,920
$723,060
2011
$8,559 (+1.2%)
$334,750 + $360,500
$695,250
2010
$8,455 (−0.6%)
$374,754 + $403,579
$778,333
2009
$8,509 (+2.7%)
$371,953 + $400,563
$772,516
2008
$8,287
$372,837 + $401,515
$774,352
Tax history for 558 Richardson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,167 (+4.9%)
$1,001,905 + $431,766
$1,433,671
2024
$15,407 (−0.6%)
$982,260 + $423,300
$1,405,560
2023
$15,493 (+43.1%)
$982,260 + $423,300
$1,405,560
2022
$10,830 (+3.3%)
$963,000 + $415,000
$1,378,000
2021
$10,488 (+0.8%)
$452,434 + $487,235
$939,669
2020
$10,406 (+2.1%)
$443,563 + $477,681
$921,244
2019
$10,192 (+1.5%)
$439,015 + $472,783
$911,798
2018
$10,037 (+2.4%)
$430,407 + $463,513
$893,920
2017
$9,799 (+5.3%)
$413,693 + $445,514
$859,207
2016
$9,309 (+2.9%)
$413,693 + $445,514
$859,207
2015
$9,048 (+1.8%)
$405,581 + $436,778
$842,359
2014
$8,888 (+11.5%)
$391,664 + $421,790
$813,454
2013
$7,973 (+3.7%)
$391,664 + $421,790
$813,454
2012
$7,686 (−10.2%)
$348,140 + $374,920
$723,060
2011
$8,559 (+1.2%)
$334,750 + $360,500
$695,250
2010
$8,455 (−0.6%)
$374,754 + $403,579
$778,333
2009
$8,509 (+2.7%)
$371,953 + $400,563
$772,516
2008
$8,287
$372,837 + $401,515
$774,352
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.59 Acres
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
1,908
Year built
1978
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10022109
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
A
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, Guest/Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Uncovered Parking, Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 10
Interior
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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Oversized Tub, Sauna, Shower and Tub, Skylight, Stall Shower, Sunken/Garden Tub, Tile, Tub
Room Information
Formal Entry, Great Room, Laundry Room, Library, Office Area
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Dining Area, Dining Area in Family Room, Dining Bar, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Skylight(s)
Lot Description: Grade (Gently Sloped), 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
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Skylight(s), Tankless Water Heater
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Individual Water Meter, Private/Mutual, Well
Location
2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: 4 Sheds
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School: Happy Valley Elementary
Elementary School District: Happy Valley Elementary
High School: Santa Cruz High
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Location Information
Directions: From Santa Cruz, take Market St and Branciforte Dr to Vine Hill Rd, take Jarvis Rd to Richardson Rd, slight left on Vine Hill Rd, turn right on Jarvis Rd, turn right on Bohnen Rd, Turn left onto Richardson Rd, 558 Richardson Rd will be on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,908
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.59 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10022109
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Happy Valley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.9mi
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Branciforte Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.8mi
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0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 95° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.45M – $1.75M
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