If you're looking for privacy, serenity, and room to roam, this may be the home for you! Situated on nearly nine acres, with long range views and a peek of the bay, towering redwoods, and enough space to pursue your hobbies, this warm home has many designer upgrades and numerous possibilities! Rustic yet artistic, with several decks and a patio for outdoor entertainment. Separate bonus room not included in square footage. No drivebys, please. Shown strictly by appointment only.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
8.85 acresLot Size
$823Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
50 spacesParking
Listed by Carol Payne•DRE #00868667• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 408-499-5529
Bought with Alex Comsa•DRE #01875782• Coldwell Banker Realty
Come home to your own private paradise situated on 9 acres and enjoy majestic valley and ocean views! This recently updated home is warm & inviting. Come see & experience a new sense of tranquility. There's room for horses or a vineyard. Plus bonus room and workshop. Happy Valley 10 rated school district!
Public Records
Nov 16, 1979
Sold
$102,000
$63/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 11, 1976
Sold
$34,500
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,921 (+5.1%)
$795,588 + $340,966
$1,136,554
2024
$12,297
$779,988 + $334,281
$1,114,269
2023
$12,308 (+0.5%)
$779,988 + $334,281
$1,114,269
2022
$12,249 (+3.1%)
$764,694 + $327,726
$1,092,420
2021
$11,879 (+30.3%)
$749,700 + $321,300
$1,071,000
2020
$9,117 (+2.1%)
$735,000 + $315,000
$1,050,000
2019
$8,932 (+1.5%)
$574,252 + $213,937
$788,189
2018
$8,798 (+2.6%)
$562,992 + $209,742
$772,734
2017
$8,579 (+6.3%)
$541,130 + $201,598
$742,728
2016
$8,073 (+3.5%)
$541,130 + $201,598
$742,728
2015
$7,799 (+1.8%)
$530,520 + $197,645
$728,165
2014
$7,661
$512,315 + $190,863
$703,178
2013
$7,667 (+130.8%)
$512,315 + $190,863
$703,178
2012
$3,322 (+2.0%)
$510,000 + $190,000
$700,000
2011
$3,256 (+1.2%)
$113,150 + $178,569
$291,719
2010
$3,218 (−0.6%)
$110,931 + $175,068
$285,999
2009
$3,237 (+2.6%)
$110,102 + $173,760
$283,862
2008
$3,156
$110,364 + $174,173
$284,537
Tax history for 878 Rider Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,921 (+5.1%)
$795,588 + $340,966
$1,136,554
2024
$12,297
$779,988 + $334,281
$1,114,269
2023
$12,308 (+0.5%)
$779,988 + $334,281
$1,114,269
2022
$12,249 (+3.1%)
$764,694 + $327,726
$1,092,420
2021
$11,879 (+30.3%)
$749,700 + $321,300
$1,071,000
2020
$9,117 (+2.1%)
$735,000 + $315,000
$1,050,000
2019
$8,932 (+1.5%)
$574,252 + $213,937
$788,189
2018
$8,798 (+2.6%)
$562,992 + $209,742
$772,734
2017
$8,579 (+6.3%)
$541,130 + $201,598
$742,728
2016
$8,073 (+3.5%)
$541,130 + $201,598
$742,728
2015
$7,799 (+1.8%)
$530,520 + $197,645
$728,165
2014
$7,661
$512,315 + $190,863
$703,178
2013
$7,667 (+130.8%)
$512,315 + $190,863
$703,178
2012
$3,322 (+2.0%)
$510,000 + $190,000
$700,000
2011
$3,256 (+1.2%)
$113,150 + $178,569
$291,719
2010
$3,218 (−0.6%)
$110,931 + $175,068
$285,999
2009
$3,237 (+2.6%)
$110,102 + $173,760
$283,862
2008
$3,156
$110,364 + $174,173
$284,537
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8.85 Acres
Year renovated
1977
Sq. Ft.
1,632
Year built
1977
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10004135
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport (Minimum): 1
Parking Description: Carport, Drive Through, No Garage, Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Tandem Parking, Uncovered Parking
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulation (Unknown)
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters
Water Information
Water: Water On Site
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School District: Happy Valley Elementary
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Location Information
Hwy 17 to Vine Hill Road, proceed ~1.5 miles. Left from V. H. onto Jarvis, go ~1.5 mi. On the uphill slope part of Jarvis, sharp right onto RRR- sm. sign. Gate is open. Go to end. Take rd. to left of red phone booth. At 3 way fork, sharp right up drive.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,632
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8.85 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1977
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10004135
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Happy Valley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.1mi
8/10
Branciforte Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.1mi
9/10
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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
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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
$1.28M – $1.55M
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