For commuters, Hwy 17 is just one ridge away. Santa Cruz, Soquel, and Capitola are closer than one thinks, most often reached in under 20 minutes. You get the benefit of country living and the solitude of upper Jarvis, and you are also next to four alternate routes, taking you south and north easily and directly. Situated on 2.99 acres with expansive ocean and mountain views and an artist studio.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
2.99 acresLot Size
$639Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by David Morrell•DRE #01301485• CENTURY 21 Masters
Contact: (831) 239-1255
Bought with Deborah Roberts•DRE #01357674• Corcoran Icon Properties
Spectacular views of the ocean and surrounding hills and valleys. You'll love the open and bright interior spaces as well park-like yard of the custom- designed home. Plenty of room for a pool, a horse, a tennis court, grape vines
MLSListings #2
Feb 22, 2007
Price Changed
$1,099,000
$390/sq ft
Jan 29, 2007
Price Changed
$1,145,000
$406/sq ft
MLSListings #1
Dec 20, 2006
Price Changed
$1,199,000
$425/sq ft
Nov 28, 2006
Price Changed
$1,295,000
$459/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 9, 1997
Sold
$470,000
$167/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 16, 1978
Sold
$158,000
$56/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 15, 1977
Sold
$28,027
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,706 (+5.0%)
$805,240 + $594,916
$1,400,156
2024
$14,963 (+0.2%)
$789,451 + $583,251
$1,372,702
2023
$14,933 (+1.5%)
$789,451 + $583,251
$1,372,702
2022
$14,715 (+3.0%)
$773,972 + $571,815
$1,345,787
2021
$14,286 (+0.8%)
$758,796 + $560,603
$1,319,399
2020
$14,171 (+2.2%)
$743,917 + $549,611
$1,293,528
2019
$13,870 (+1.6%)
$736,289 + $543,975
$1,280,264
2018
$13,654 (+2.2%)
$721,852 + $533,309
$1,255,161
2017
$13,359 (+4.4%)
$693,822 + $512,600
$1,206,422
2016
$12,796 (+12.1%)
$693,822 + $512,600
$1,206,422
2015
$11,410 (+10.5%)
$680,218 + $502,549
$1,182,767
2014
$10,324 (+15.8%)
$532,666 + $413,517
$946,183
2013
$8,917 (+3.7%)
$532,666 + $413,517
$946,183
2012
$8,598 (−4.9%)
$455,270 + $353,434
$808,704
2011
$9,045 (−2.0%)
$437,760 + $339,840
$777,600
2010
$9,228 (−0.4%)
$462,080 + $358,720
$820,800
2009
$9,266 (−22.4%)
$474,240 + $368,160
$842,400
2008
$11,936
$474,240 + $368,160
$842,400
Tax history for 600 RIDER RIDGE Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,706 (+5.0%)
$805,240 + $594,916
$1,400,156
2024
$14,963 (+0.2%)
$789,451 + $583,251
$1,372,702
2023
$14,933 (+1.5%)
$789,451 + $583,251
$1,372,702
2022
$14,715 (+3.0%)
$773,972 + $571,815
$1,345,787
2021
$14,286 (+0.8%)
$758,796 + $560,603
$1,319,399
2020
$14,171 (+2.2%)
$743,917 + $549,611
$1,293,528
2019
$13,870 (+1.6%)
$736,289 + $543,975
$1,280,264
2018
$13,654 (+2.2%)
$721,852 + $533,309
$1,255,161
2017
$13,359 (+4.4%)
$693,822 + $512,600
$1,206,422
2016
$12,796 (+12.1%)
$693,822 + $512,600
$1,206,422
2015
$11,410 (+10.5%)
$680,218 + $502,549
$1,182,767
2014
$10,324 (+15.8%)
$532,666 + $413,517
$946,183
2013
$8,917 (+3.7%)
$532,666 + $413,517
$946,183
2012
$8,598 (−4.9%)
$455,270 + $353,434
$808,704
2011
$9,045 (−2.0%)
$437,760 + $339,840
$777,600
2010
$9,228 (−0.4%)
$462,080 + $358,720
$820,800
2009
$9,266 (−22.4%)
$474,240 + $368,160
$842,400
2008
$11,936
$474,240 + $368,160
$842,400
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.99 Acres
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
2,821
Year built
1978
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10004137
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.
Amenities: Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,821
Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Horse Property Description: Unimproved
Level (Street/Main): Bedroom(s)
Property Primary ID: 384367
Lot Information
Lot Description: Grade (Sloped Up)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: Res
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Low Flow Toilet, Double Pane Windows
Sewer Septic: Septic Tank/Pump
Water Information
Water: Heater (Gas), Private/Mutual
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School: Happy Valley Elementary
Elementary School District: Happy Valley Elementary
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Location Information
Take Branciforte to Vine Hill to Jarvis. Turn right (hairpin) up hill one half mile. From Scotts Valley take Vine Hill and then left on Jarvis. FYI, there is an outlet to 17 on Jarvis, but it's rutted and slow and is accessed from Northbound traffic.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,821
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.99 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10004137
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 • 3.2mi
8/10
Branciforte Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.2mi
9/10
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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 95° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.71M – $2.07M
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