787 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Off Market Jul 2021 for $2M

$1,973,045

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $13,285/mo

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3,190

sq ft

787 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

About this home

Behind a grand gated entrance, this luxurious Mediterranean-inspired estate is located on a sprawling flat 2.56-acres with stunning coastal mountain views. The opulent interior layout will have you in awe with a selection of stunning light-filled living spaces to suit every mood and occasion. Tall exposed wood beam ceilings soar overhead in the family and living rooms, plus a formal dining room that opens out to the rear courtyard. A gourmet kitchen delights with a gas range, dual ovens, wine fridge, and elegantly designed wood cabinets and window trim. All 4 beds are housed upstairs, including the luxe primary suite with a walk-in closet and a dream master bath featuring double sink vanity and jetted tub. The upstairs balconies take in breathtaking views of the grounds featuring a vineyard, garden beds, patio spaces and large lawn. All this tranquil privacy is only moments from Los Gatos, Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz and Capitola and in the top-rated Happy Valley School District.

Single-familyProperty Type

1997Year Built

2.56 acresLot Size

$619Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Ducky Grabill •DRE #01018603 • Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Contact: 408-761-4073

Bought with Michelle Vivenzi •DRE #02084782 • eXp Realty of California Inc

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81841696

Redfin Estimate

$1,973,045

$77K since sold in July 2021$20K since August

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This home's estimate is 31.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.51M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,500,000
A
4 beds2 baths3,382 sq ft
1526 Hall Ranch Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$1,500,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,889 sq ft
24035 Stage Stop Way, Los Gatos, CA 95033
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$1,225,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,280 sq ft
555 Bohnen Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,375,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,401 sq ft
489 Northridge Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
SOLD JAN 30, 2026
$2,300,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,033 sq ft
18 Sherman Ct, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
SOLD FEB 20, 2026
$1,132,500
F
4 beds2 baths2,702 sq ft
298 Vine Hill Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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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 787 Rider Ridge Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81841696

Jul 21, 2021

Sold

$2,050,000

$643/sq ft

Jul 15, 2021

Pending

—

May 31, 2021

Contingent

—

May 4, 2021

Listed

$1,998,000

$626/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81744347

Dec 6, 2019

Sold

$1,500,000

$470/sq ft

Nov 12, 2019

Pending

—

Nov 6, 2019

Contingent

—

Oct 28, 2019

Price Changed

$1,500,000

$470/sq ft

Oct 28, 2019

Price Changed

$1,450,000

$455/sq ft

Jul 31, 2019

Price Changed

$1,500,000

$470/sq ft

May 20, 2019

Price Changed

$1,600,000

$502/sq ft

May 5, 2019

Price Changed

$1,650,000

$517/sq ft

Apr 10, 2019

Price Changed

$1,698,000

$532/sq ft

Mar 27, 2019

Listed

$1,750,000

$549/sq ft

+19

A grand Mediterranean estate awaits you just beyond ornate iron gates & stucco privacy walls. This is truly a magical 2.6 acre parcel of level land with full sun exposure. Imagine your own Pinot Noir vineyard, rolling expanses of lawn, a view balcony, private patios, lush landscaping, fruit bearing trees and raised garden beds with watering system. This magical villa is your own private getaway at the end of a long day, or an ideal place to work from home. This estate boasts rare end of the road gated privacy and serene tranquil mountain valley views. Relax in the hammock or enjoy your glass of wine under the grand fuchsia bougainvillea. An ideal commute location centrally located between Los Gatos, Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz and Capitola. Happy Valley School is top rated. Welcome Home to Paradise! Do not use GPS as it will take you down a dirt road. Take Vine Hill Rd to Jarvis Rd to Rider Ridge Rd.

MLSListings #ML81402647

Apr 4, 2014

Sold

$1,375,000

$431/sq ft

Feb 3, 2014

Pending

—

Jan 28, 2014

Listed

$1,395,000

$437/sq ft

+20

MLSListings #ML80557381

Sep 29, 2005

Sold

$1,525,000

$478/sq ft

Sep 23, 2005

Listed

$1,598,000

$501/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 28, 1998

Sold

$61,500

$19/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 22, 1976

Sold

$20,000

$6/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 29, 1975

Sold

$22,500

$7/sq ft

Public Records

May 22, 1975

Sold

$25,500

$8/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 26, 1973

Sold

$24,000

$8/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,522 (+8.6%)

$466,809 + $155,603

$622,412

2024

$6,928 (−1.3%)

$457,656 + $152,552

$610,208

2023

$7,016 (+1.5%)

$457,656 + $152,552

$610,208

2022

$6,911 (−58.6%)

$448,682 + $149,561

$598,243

2021

$16,697 (+0.8%)

$439,884 + $146,628

$586,512

2020

$16,562 (−0.5%)

$858,806 + $656,734

$1,515,540

2019

$16,638 (+1.6%)

$850,000 + $650,000

$1,500,000

2018

$16,378 (+2.1%)

$851,661 + $659,351

$1,511,012

2017

$16,044 (+4.3%)

$818,591 + $633,747

$1,452,338

2016

$15,385 (+1.8%)

$818,591 + $633,747

$1,452,338

2015

$15,112 (+10.8%)

$802,540 + $621,321

$1,423,861

2014

$13,645 (+15.9%)

$827,424 + $434,397

$1,261,821

2013

$11,768 (+3.7%)

$827,424 + $434,397

$1,261,821

2012

$11,346 (−6.5%)

$707,200 + $371,280

$1,078,480

2011

$12,141 (−2.1%)

$680,000 + $357,000

$1,037,000

2010

$12,402 (−0.4%)

$730,000 + $383,250

$1,113,250

2009

$12,453 (−26.9%)

$750,000 + $393,750

$1,143,750

2008

$17,039

$750,000 + $393,750

$1,143,750

Tax history for 787 Rider Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,522 (+8.6%)

$466,809 + $155,603

$622,412

2024

$6,928 (−1.3%)

$457,656 + $152,552

$610,208

2023

$7,016 (+1.5%)

$457,656 + $152,552

$610,208

2022

$6,911 (−58.6%)

$448,682 + $149,561

$598,243

2021

$16,697 (+0.8%)

$439,884 + $146,628

$586,512

2020

$16,562 (−0.5%)

$858,806 + $656,734

$1,515,540

2019

$16,638 (+1.6%)

$850,000 + $650,000

$1,500,000

2018

$16,378 (+2.1%)

$851,661 + $659,351

$1,511,012

2017

$16,044 (+4.3%)

$818,591 + $633,747

$1,452,338

2016

$15,385 (+1.8%)

$818,591 + $633,747

$1,452,338

2015

$15,112 (+10.8%)

$802,540 + $621,321

$1,423,861

2014

$13,645 (+15.9%)

$827,424 + $434,397

$1,261,821

2013

$11,768 (+3.7%)

$827,424 + $434,397

$1,261,821

2012

$11,346 (−6.5%)

$707,200 + $371,280

$1,078,480

2011

$12,141 (−2.1%)

$680,000 + $357,000

$1,037,000

2010

$12,402 (−0.4%)

$730,000 + $383,250

$1,113,250

2009

$12,453 (−26.9%)

$750,000 + $393,750

$1,143,750

2008

$17,039

$750,000 + $393,750

$1,143,750

*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

2.56 Acres

Year renovated

1997

Sq. Ft.

3,190

Year built

1997

Style

Vacant Land

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

10004123

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
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: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Half on Ground Floor, Primary (Tub w/ Jets), Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tub w/Jets, 2+ Tubs

Room Information
Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Utility Room
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven (Double), Oven Range (Gas), Refrigerator(s), Wine Refrigerator

Interior Features
Laundry: In Utility Room, Tub/Sink
Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Tile

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

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Fireplace, Heating (2+ Zones), Radiant

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Mountains, Ocean, Ridge, Vineyard
Roof: Tile
Yard/Grounds: Courtyard, Sprinkler(s) (Auto), Sprinkler(s) (Lawn)

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

Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Security Gate, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet
Living Sq. Ft.: 3,190

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 372923

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 2.562
Lot Description: Agricultural Use, Farm Animals (Permitted), Private/Secluded, Views, Vineyard
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: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Solar Power
Sewer Septic: Septic Standard
Utilities: Other (See Remarks)

Water Information
Water: Private/Mutual

Location

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

Location Information
Reception/GPS is spotty up there. Take Vine Hill Rd to Jarvis Rd to Rider Rd

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,190
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.56 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10004123

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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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

8/10 Air Factor

16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

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

$1.88M – $2.27M

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Home values near 787 Rider Ridge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
570 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5570 Sq. Ft.	$3,586,910
855 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2847 Sq. Ft.	$1,946,810

Address	Redfin Estimate
616 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$844,914
878 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$1,343,420

Address	Redfin Estimate
895 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5385 Sq. Ft.	$3,514,089
600 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2821 Sq. Ft.	$1,803,181

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