OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2019 for $2.7M

$3,586,910

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $17,844/mo

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5,570

sq ft

570 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

About this home

Situated on ~25 acres on a sunny ridgetop with breathtaking Monterey Bay views! The impressive gated estate with shingle style main residence is approached by a long driveway between sunny pasture & expansive lawn. Main house comprises 3 stories plus cupola (lookout tower). Generous farmhouse kitchen with island, breakfast nook, cozy den with gas stove. Formal living room features impressive Rumford fireplace, raised music alcove, pool table area plumbed for wet bar. Family/recreation rm on the lower level with full bath - ideal au pair or in-law quarters. 3 car garage with workshop, possible wine cellar. Uniquely charming outbuildings include the 'Tea House', 2 stall barn with hay loft/workshop, chicken coop/dog kennel, rustic log cabin hideaway/man cave, community library. Usable land for horses or vineyards. Fenced pasture, meadow, hiking/riding/biking trail through private woodland. Solar power, excellent shared well, high speed internet. Happy Valley elementary!

Single-familyProperty Type

1984Year Built

24.66 acresLot Size

$644Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Rebecca Smith •DRE #01310611 • Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Listed by Karen Izzo •DRE #01402005 • Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Contact: 408-507-7165

Bought with Paul Burrowes •DRE #01955563 • David Lyng Real Estate

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81737234

Redfin Estimate

$3,586,910

$837K since sold in September 2019$31K since August

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This home's estimate is 115.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.66M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,500,000
A
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SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$1,795,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths5,000 sq ft
1501 Hidden Valley Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,500,000
C
4 beds2 baths3,382 sq ft
1526 Hall Ranch Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,890,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,197 sq ft
2500 Nelson Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
SOLD OCT 2, 2025
$1,300,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,516 sq ft
300 Vine Hill Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
SOLD FEB 17, 2026
$2,000,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths2,858 sq ft
322 Canham Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

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Market trends in 95065, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.3%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$45K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

0 days MoM

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4 MoM

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Sale history for 570 Rider Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$33,074 (+4.7%)

$1,197,543 + $1,809,984

$3,007,527

2024

$31,593 (+0.7%)

$1,174,061 + $1,774,495

$2,948,556

2023

$31,360 (+1.5%)

$1,174,061 + $1,774,495

$2,948,556

2022

$30,911 (+2.5%)

$1,151,041 + $1,739,700

$2,890,741

2021

$30,153 (+0.8%)

$1,128,471 + $1,705,589

$2,834,060

2020

$29,904 (+186.0%)

$1,106,344 + $1,672,146

$2,778,490

2019

$10,455 (+1.6%)

$1,095,000 + $1,655,000

$2,750,000

2018

$10,293 (+2.6%)

$240,700 + $698,900

$939,600

2017

$10,028 (+4.9%)

$231,352 + $671,761

$903,113

2016

$9,562 (+1.1%)

$231,352 + $671,761

$903,113

2015

$9,455 (+1.8%)

$226,816 + $658,589

$885,405

2014

$9,287

$219,033 + $635,989

$855,022

2013

$9,295 (+1.8%)

$219,033 + $635,989

$855,022

2012

$9,131 (+2.1%)

$218,043 + $633,115

$851,158

2011

$8,943 (+1.2%)

$213,768 + $620,701

$834,469

2010

$8,833 (−0.6%)

$209,576 + $608,530

$818,106

2009

$8,890 (+2.7%)

$208,010 + $603,982

$811,992

2008

$8,657

$208,504 + $605,417

$813,921

Tax history for 570 Rider Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$33,074 (+4.7%)

$1,197,543 + $1,809,984

$3,007,527

2024

$31,593 (+0.7%)

$1,174,061 + $1,774,495

$2,948,556

2023

$31,360 (+1.5%)

$1,174,061 + $1,774,495

$2,948,556

2022

$30,911 (+2.5%)

$1,151,041 + $1,739,700

$2,890,741

2021

$30,153 (+0.8%)

$1,128,471 + $1,705,589

$2,834,060

2020

$29,904 (+186.0%)

$1,106,344 + $1,672,146

$2,778,490

2019

$10,455 (+1.6%)

$1,095,000 + $1,655,000

$2,750,000

2018

$10,293 (+2.6%)

$240,700 + $698,900

$939,600

2017

$10,028 (+4.9%)

$231,352 + $671,761

$903,113

2016

$9,562 (+1.1%)

$231,352 + $671,761

$903,113

2015

$9,455 (+1.8%)

$226,816 + $658,589

$885,405

2014

$9,287

$219,033 + $635,989

$855,022

2013

$9,295 (+1.8%)

$219,033 + $635,989

$855,022

2012

$9,131 (+2.1%)

$218,043 + $633,115

$851,158

2011

$8,943 (+1.2%)

$213,768 + $620,701

$834,469

2010

$8,833 (−0.6%)

$209,576 + $608,530

$818,106

2009

$8,890 (+2.7%)

$208,010 + $603,982

$811,992

2008

$8,657

$208,504 + $605,417

$813,921

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

4.5

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

24.66 Acres

Year renovated

1984

Sq. Ft.

5,276

Year built

1984

Style

Vacant Land

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

10001117

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 3
Garage (Maximum): 3
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces: 3

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bedrooms: Primary Suite/Retreat

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary (Stall Shower(s)), 2+ Showers Over Tubs

Room Information
Artist Studio, Attic, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Recreation Room, Solarium, Storage, Wine Cellar/Storage, Workshop
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Electric), Countertop (Tile), Dishwasher, Island, Microwave, Oven (Electric), Pantry, Trash Compactor
Other
Secondary Living Space Sq. Ft.: 500

Interior Features
Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Family Room, Gas-Burning, In Living Room, In Primary Bedroom, Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 3

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Central Forced Air, Propane

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Bay, Mountains, Ocean, Water
Roof: Tile
Yard/Grounds: Balcony/Patio, Dog Run/Kennel, Fenced, Sprinkler(s) (Auto)

Building Information
Style: Normandy
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter and Slab

Property Features
Amenities: Vacuum (Central)
Communication: Other (See Remarks)
Living Sq. Ft.: 5,570

Property Information
Horse Property: Yes
Horse Property Description: Barn, Hay Storage, Pasture, Stalls
Property Primary ID: 618436

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 24.662
Lot Description: Farm Animals (Permitted), Grade (Gently Sloped), Grade (Rolling), Views
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: SU

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Septic Connected
Utilities: Generator, Propane On Site, Public Utilities, Solar - Hot Water Heater - Owned, Solar Panels - Owned

Water Information
Water: Well (Shared)

Location

2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: Tea Hs+Library

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 3

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

Location Information
From Hwy 17 take the Vine Hill Rd exit. Continue on Vine Hill for ~2 miles. Turn left on Jarvis, continue for ~2 miles. Right on Rider Ridge, approx 0.3miles. Property is on right side. Call for gate code. (DO NOT TAKE JARVIS from Hwy 17.. .dirt road)

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,276
Stories: —
Lot Size: 24.66 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10001117

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes

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Schools

Happy Valley Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.5mi

8/10

Branciforte Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.5mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 95° expected this year, 12 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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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

$3.41M – $4.13M

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Home values near 570 Rider Ridge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
320 Rider Ridge Road, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2645 Sq. Ft.	$1,287,402
600 Rider Ridge Road, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2821 Sq. Ft.	$1,803,181

Address	Redfin Estimate
787 Rider Ridge Road, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3190 Sq. Ft.	$1,973,045
590 Rider Ridge Road, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2395 Sq. Ft.	$2,145,967

Address	Redfin Estimate
616 Rider Ridge Road, Santa Cruz, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$844,914
574 Rider Ridge Road, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$1,637,425

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