This home's estimate is 33.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.46M) of 6 comparable homes.
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855 RIDER RIDGE Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
About this home
THE HOME IS CRAFTED LIKE A WORK OF ART & TAKES ADVANTAGE OF AN ENTIRE SOUTH- FACING KNOLL TOP. TRUE PRIVACY, ALL-DAY SUN, VIEWS OVER MOUNTAINS TO OCEAN. HEART REDWOOD OPEN BEAM, CUSTOM MILLED TRIM, RADIANT HT CONCRETE FLR, GARDENS.

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Sale history for 855 RIDER RIDGE Rd
$491/sq ft
$491/sq ft
$84/sq ft
$8/sq ft
Tax history for 855 RIDER RIDGE Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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- Zoning
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.Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Garage (Minimum): 2
- Garage (Maximum): 2
- Parking Description: Attached Garage, Guest/Visitor Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
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- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
- # of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
- Bedrooms: Primary Suite/Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 3
- # of Baths (Minimum): 3
- # of Baths (Maximum): 3
- Bathroom Description: Tubs, 2+ Stall Shower, Tub in Master Bedroom
- Room Information
- Workshop, Den/Study/Office, Guest House, Storage
- Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room
- Kitchen Description: Pantry, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Trash Compactor, 2+ Refrigerators, Oven (Built-In), 220 Volt Outlet
- Guest House
- Interior Features
- Laundry: In Laundry Room, Hookup (Gas Dryer)
- Fireplace Information
- Fireplace Description: In Living Room, In Other Location, Wood-Burning, Fireplace Available
- Heating & Cooling Information
- Heating: Heating (2+ Zones), Gas (Propane), Radiant
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- View: Mountains, Ocean, Valley
- Roof: Composition
- Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) (Front), Sprinkler(s) (Rear), Sprinkler(s) (Auto)
- Building Information
- Builder Architect: DON WILLET
- Style: Mediterranean
- Subclass: Single Family Home
- Building Type: Detached
- Exterior: Stucco
- Concrete Slab
- Building Height (Minimum): 1
- Building Height (Maximum): 1
- Pool Information
- Pool Description: Spa/Hot Tub
- Property Features
- Amenities: Double Pane Windows(s), Vaulted Ceiling
- Communication: TV Antenna
- Living Sq. Ft.: 2,847
- Security Features: Security Alarm (Owned), Fire Alarm, Fire System (Sprinkler)
- Property Information
- Level (Street/Main): Bedroom(s)
- Property Primary ID: 124909
- Lot Information
- Lot Description: Grade (Level), Grade (Sloped Down)
- Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Acres
- Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Acres
- Zoning: RR
Financial
- Tax/Assessment Information
- City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Walls Insulated, Caulked/Sealed, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Weather Stripped Door(s), Skylight(s)
- Sewer Septic: Septic Tank/Pump
- Water Information
- Water: Water Softener (Leased), Heater (Gas), Private/Mutual
Location
- Multi-Unit Information
- # of Stories: 1
- School Information
- Elementary School: Happy Valley Elementary
- Elementary School District: Lakeside Joint School District
- Middle School: Branciforte Middle
- High School: Harbor High
- High School District: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High
Public facts
- Beds: 1
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 2,832
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 8.36 acres
- Style: Vacant Land
- Year Built: 1995
- Year Renovated: 1995
- County: Santa Cruz County
- APN: 10004134
Around this home
Schools
Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.1mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.1mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 92° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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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