OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2022 for $1.6M

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Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,418/mo

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2,112

sq ft

851 Happy Valley Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

About this home

Paradise is found on this 3.76 sunny, pristine and gently rolling acres in Santa Cruz! Ideally located in Happy Valley top-rated school district, this property benefits by internet via Comcast Cable and is a great commute location to Silicon Valley! A year-round creek runs through this tranquil setting which is a prime family compound opportunity with great separation of space between units and lots of usable land. The main home has 4 bedrooms (1 of 2 primary suites can be used as a family room), 3 bathrooms and features brand new luxury vinyl plank flooring (LVT), hardwood floors, some new light fixtures & fresh paint inside and out. The cottage oozes with character and features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, brand new LVT flooring, new carpet, a spacious creek-view deck & fenced yard. The setting is truly majestic & the neighbors are wonderful! Come see this rare offering before it's gone.

Single-familyProperty Type

1963Year Built

3.77 acresLot Size

$765Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Melody Russell •DRE #01743923 • eXp Realty of California Inc

Contact: 831-332-3975

Bought with The The Madani Team •DRE #70010074 • Room Real Estate

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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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Sale history for 851 Happy Valley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,221 (+7.3%)

$1,212,576 + $507,297

$1,719,873

2024

$17,921 (−0.3%)

$1,152,600 + $494,700

$1,647,300

2023

$17,969 (+317.3%)

$1,152,600 + $494,700

$1,647,300

2022

$4,306 (+5.1%)

$1,130,000 + $485,000

$1,615,000

2021

$4,097 (+0.7%)

$117,147 + $190,365

$307,512

2020

$4,070 (+1.8%)

$114,850 + $186,632

$301,482

2019

$4,000 (+1.3%)

$113,672 + $184,719

$298,391

2018

$3,949 (+3.8%)

$111,443 + $181,097

$292,540

2017

$3,804 (+8.2%)

$107,114 + $174,065

$281,179

2016

$3,515 (+4.5%)

$107,114 + $174,065

$281,179

2015

$3,364 (+1.6%)

$105,014 + $170,652

$275,666

2014

$3,312

$101,411 + $164,796

$266,207

2013

$3,313 (+1.8%)

$101,411 + $164,796

$266,207

2012

$3,255 (+1.8%)

$100,953 + $164,051

$265,004

2011

$3,196 (+1.1%)

$98,974 + $160,834

$259,808

2010

$3,162 (−0.5%)

$97,033 + $157,680

$254,713

2009

$3,179 (+2.3%)

$96,308 + $156,502

$252,810

2008

$3,106

$96,537 + $156,874

$253,411

Tax history for 851 Happy Valley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,221 (+7.3%)

$1,212,576 + $507,297

$1,719,873

2024

$17,921 (−0.3%)

$1,152,600 + $494,700

$1,647,300

2023

$17,969 (+317.3%)

$1,152,600 + $494,700

$1,647,300

2022

$4,306 (+5.1%)

$1,130,000 + $485,000

$1,615,000

2021

$4,097 (+0.7%)

$117,147 + $190,365

$307,512

2020

$4,070 (+1.8%)

$114,850 + $186,632

$301,482

2019

$4,000 (+1.3%)

$113,672 + $184,719

$298,391

2018

$3,949 (+3.8%)

$111,443 + $181,097

$292,540

2017

$3,804 (+8.2%)

$107,114 + $174,065

$281,179

2016

$3,515 (+4.5%)

$107,114 + $174,065

$281,179

2015

$3,364 (+1.6%)

$105,014 + $170,652

$275,666

2014

$3,312

$101,411 + $164,796

$266,207

2013

$3,313 (+1.8%)

$101,411 + $164,796

$266,207

2012

$3,255 (+1.8%)

$100,953 + $164,051

$265,004

2011

$3,196 (+1.1%)

$98,974 + $160,834

$259,808

2010

$3,162 (−0.5%)

$97,033 + $157,680

$254,713

2009

$3,179 (+2.3%)

$96,308 + $156,502

$252,810

2008

$3,106

$96,537 + $156,874

$253,411

*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

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3.77 Acres

Year renovated

1963

Sq. Ft.

2,112

Year built

1963

Style

Vacant Land

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

10107116

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
Carport (Minimum): 3
Parking Description: Carport, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Uncovered Parking

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Primary Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite/Retreat, 2+ Primary Suites/Retreats, Walk-In Closet

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathroom Description: Full on Ground Floor, Primary (Stall Shower(s)), Solid Surface, Tile, Tub, 2+ Tubs

Room Information
Attic, Formal Entry, Laundry Room
Family Room Description: Other (See Remarks)
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Dining Bar
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Tile), Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven (Electric), Oven Range (Electric), Refrigerator(s), Skylight(s)
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Secondary Living Space Sq. Ft.: 856

Interior Features
Laundry: Electricity Hookup (110V), Electricity Hookup (220V), In Utility Room, Inside
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum, Wood

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room, Wood-Burning, Wood-Stove
Fireplaces (Minimum): 2

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan
Heating: Fireplace, Forced Air, Propane, Stove (Wood), Wall Furnace

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Forest/Woods, Greenbelt, Ridge, River / Stream, Valley
Fencing: Mixed Height/Type
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Barbecue Area, Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants

Building Information
Style: Cottage, Traditional
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Pillars/Posts/Piers

Property Features
Amenities: Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,112

Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Horse Property Description: Unimproved
Property Primary ID: 686483

Land Information
Tract Name: Happy Valley

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 3.769
Lot Description: Farm Animals (Permitted), Grade (Varies), Stream (Year Round)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Other (See Remarks)
Zoning: A

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Features: Skylight(s)
Sewer Septic: Septic Standard
Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Well, Well (Domestic)

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2

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

Location Information
Directions: From Santa Cruz: Branciforte Drive to Happy Valley Rd. From Scotts Valley: Granite Creek Rd to Branciforte Drive to Happy Valley Rd.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,112
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.77 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10107116

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 • 1.1mi

8/10

Branciforte Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

10/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance 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

7/10 Air Factor

13 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Santa Cruz, CA • 95065

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Sun exposure

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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Home values near 851 Happy Valley Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
701 Happy Valley Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 750 Sq. Ft.	$1,017,175
800 Happy Valley Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1055 Sq. Ft.	$589,243

Address	Redfin Estimate
601 Happy Valley Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2923 Sq. Ft.	$1,726,382
777 Happy Valley Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3197 Sq. Ft.	$1,145,062

Address	Redfin Estimate
501 Happy Valley Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2546 Sq. Ft.	$1,245,501
790 Happy Valley Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3629 Sq. Ft.	$3,029,984

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