MAJOR PRICE CUT - PRICED TO SELL! This unique and charming poolside oasis offers a single level, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, with an extra bonus room off a detached two car garage. Situated on a generous 9,714 sq ft lot, this property offers ample space both indoors and outdoors for entertaining family and friends. Enjoy the open plan kitchen and dining with a separate laundry and utility room. Spend cozy evenings by the fireplace in the family room, complemented by high ceilings. This home features updated vinyl/linoleum flooring throughout, providing durability and ease of maintenance. Additional amenities include central heating with a security camera system built in. Plenty of storage. The backyard was remodeled with a lawn addition and some hard-scape with a new concrete driveway. Plenty of room to grow an edible garden in the front or backyard. The property offers natural gas and has been connected to the city sewer. Paid off solar system, generator (Generac), soft water system, new water heater, updated pool pump and heater. Located in the countryside, yet 5 min to highway 17, 10 min to downtown Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and or Felton. Across the road are Henry Cowell State Park hiking trails, or play a round of golf at Pasatiempo Golf Club. ACT FAST, BEFORE THIS SELLS!
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
9,714 sq ftLot Size
$956Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kati Mcnamara•DRE #02234544• eXp Realty of Southern California
Contact: 831-900-8808
Bought with Diane Schmitz•DRE #01235034• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82005877
Aug 5, 2025
Sold
$1,265,000
$833/sq ft
Jul 31, 2025
Sold
$1,265,000
$833/sq ft
Jul 14, 2025
Pending
—
Jul 14, 2025
Contingent
—
Jun 19, 2025
Price Changed
$1,299,000
$856/sq ft
Jun 19, 2025
Price Changed
$1,299,000
$856/sq ft
May 28, 2025
Price Changed
$1,375,000
$906/sq ft
May 27, 2025
Price Changed
$1,375,000
$906/sq ft
May 7, 2025
Listed
$1,425,000
$939/sq ft
May 7, 2025
Listed
$1,425,000
$939/sq ft
+35
MAJOR PRICE CUT - PRICED TO SELL! This unique and charming poolside oasis offers a single level, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, with an extra bonus room off a detached two car garage. Situated on a generous 9,714 sq ft lot, this property offers ample space both indoors and outdoors for entertaining family and friends. Enjoy the open plan kitchen and dining with a separate laundry and utility room. Spend cozy evenings by the fireplace in the family room, complemented by high ceilings. This home features updated vinyl/linoleum flooring throughout, providing durability and ease of maintenance. Additional amenities include central heating with a security camera system built in. Plenty of storage. The backyard was remodeled with a lawn addition and some hard-scape with a new concrete driveway. Plenty of room to grow an edible garden in the front or backyard. The property offers natural gas and has been connected to the city sewer. Paid off solar system, generator (Generac), soft water system, new water heater, updated pool pump and heater. Located in the countryside, yet 5 min to highway 17, 10 min to downtown Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and or Felton. Across the road are Henry Cowell State Park hiking trails, or play a round of golf at Pasatiempo Golf Club. ACT FAST, BEFORE THIS SELLS!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80532995
May 7, 2025
Listing Removed
—
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81440621
Dec 22, 2014
Sold
$730,000
$481/sq ft
Dec 10, 2014
Contingent
—
Dec 10, 2014
Sold
$730,000
$481/sq ft
Nov 18, 2014
Listed
$739,000
$487/sq ft
Nov 18, 2014
Listed
$739,000
$487/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81403425
Sep 30, 2014
Sold
$592,500
$390/sq ft
May 19, 2014
Sold
$592,500
$390/sq ft
May 5, 2014
Price Changed
$623,204
$411/sq ft
May 5, 2014
Pending
—
Apr 14, 2014
Price Changed
$635,922
$419/sq ft
Mar 24, 2014
Price Changed
$648,900
$427/sq ft
Feb 5, 2014
Listed
$630,500
$415/sq ft
Feb 5, 2014
Listed
$623,204
$411/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 29, 2006
Sold
$750,000
$494/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80629777
Sep 20, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Sep 20, 2006
Sold
$750,000
$494/sq ft
Aug 2, 2006
Sold
$750,000
$494/sq ft
May 20, 2006
Listed
$755,000
$497/sq ft
May 20, 2006
Listed
$755,000
$497/sq ft
MLSListings #1
Jul 21, 2006
Price Changed
$755,000
$497/sq ft
Jun 21, 2006
Price Changed
$789,888
$520/sq ft
Jun 13, 2006
Price Changed
$809,000
$533/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80557278
Nov 27, 2005
Sold
$760,000
$501/sq ft
Nov 27, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Oct 26, 2005
Sold
$760,000
$501/sq ft
Sep 27, 2005
Listed
$739,000
$487/sq ft
Sep 27, 2005
Listed
$739,000
$487/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80027327
Jul 27, 2000
Sold
$375,000
$247/sq ft
Jul 27, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Jun 28, 2000
Sold
$375,000
$247/sq ft
Jun 23, 2000
Listed
$375,000
$247/sq ft
Jun 23, 2000
Listed
$375,000
$247/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 25, 1979
Sold
$96,500
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,976 (+2.1%)
$570,879 + $306,472
$877,351
2024
$11,735 (+2.6%)
$559,685 + $300,463
$860,148
2023
$11,440
$559,685 + $300,463
$860,148
2022
$11,434 (+1.8%)
$548,711 + $294,571
$843,282
2021
$11,237 (+3.6%)
$537,952 + $288,795
$826,747
2020
$10,844 (+1.2%)
$527,404 + $283,133
$810,537
2019
$10,711 (+0.9%)
$521,996 + $280,230
$802,226
2018
$10,614
$511,761 + $274,735
$786,496
2017
$10,619 (−2.9%)
$491,889 + $264,067
$755,956
2016
$10,941 (+25.3%)
$491,889 + $264,067
$755,956
2015
$8,733 (+17.4%)
$482,244 + $258,889
$741,133
2014
$7,439 (+14.5%)
$419,796 + $209,898
$629,694
2013
$6,495 (+3.4%)
$419,796 + $209,898
$629,694
2012
$6,284 (−3.9%)
$358,800 + $179,400
$538,200
2011
$6,541 (−2.2%)
$345,000 + $172,500
$517,500
2010
$6,686
$365,000 + $182,500
$547,500
2009
$6,680 (−12.2%)
$375,000 + $187,500
$562,500
2008
$7,605
$375,000 + $187,500
$562,500
Tax history for 576 Sims Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,976 (+2.1%)
$570,879 + $306,472
$877,351
2024
$11,735 (+2.6%)
$559,685 + $300,463
$860,148
2023
$11,440
$559,685 + $300,463
$860,148
2022
$11,434 (+1.8%)
$548,711 + $294,571
$843,282
2021
$11,237 (+3.6%)
$537,952 + $288,795
$826,747
2020
$10,844 (+1.2%)
$527,404 + $283,133
$810,537
2019
$10,711 (+0.9%)
$521,996 + $280,230
$802,226
2018
$10,614
$511,761 + $274,735
$786,496
2017
$10,619 (−2.9%)
$491,889 + $264,067
$755,956
2016
$10,941 (+25.3%)
$491,889 + $264,067
$755,956
2015
$8,733 (+17.4%)
$482,244 + $258,889
$741,133
2014
$7,439 (+14.5%)
$419,796 + $209,898
$629,694
2013
$6,495 (+3.4%)
$419,796 + $209,898
$629,694
2012
$6,284 (−3.9%)
$358,800 + $179,400
$538,200
2011
$6,541 (−2.2%)
$345,000 + $172,500
$517,500
2010
$6,686
$365,000 + $182,500
$547,500
2009
$6,680 (−12.2%)
$375,000 + $187,500
$562,500
2008
$7,605
$375,000 + $187,500
$562,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Pool Description: Heated (Solar), Cover, Fenced, Heated, In-Ground, Pool - Solar, Pool/Spa Combo, Spa - Fenced, Spa - In Ground, Spa/Hot Tub
Property Features
Amenities: Bay Window, Garden Window(s), High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,518
Security Features: Secured Garage/Parking, Video/Audio System
Special Features: Wheelchair Access
Property Information
Property Faces: South
Property Primary ID: 171664
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.223
Lot Description: Grade (Level)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R-1-15
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulation (Unknown), Solar Heating, Solar Heating (Pool), Solar Power, Solar Power On Grid
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public), Sewer Connected, Sewer on Bond
Utilities: Generator, Natural Gas, Public Utilities, Solar - Hot Water Heater - Owned, Solar Panels - Owned
Water Information
Water: Individual Water Meter, Public, Water Filter (Owned), Water Purifier (Owned), Water Softener (Owned)
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School: Brook Knoll Elementary
Elementary School District: Scotts Valley Unified
Middle School: Scotts Valley Middle
High School: Scotts Valley High
High School District: Scotts Valley Unified
Location Information
Directions: From Highway 17 take sims road exit west, at the stop sign you have to take a left on La Madrona and a right on Sims Road. House is on the right. From Santa Cruz take Graham Hill North to stop light at junction of Sims Road. House is on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,518
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,714 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 06141218
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Brook Knoll Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Scotts Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
Scotts Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 83° expected this year, 16 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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Historical weather
Santa Cruz, CA • 95060
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.8 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.8 hrs
4.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.38M – $1.67M
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