OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2020 for $1M

$1,362,709

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,097/mo

•

1,632

sq ft

878 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

About this home

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

$835Est. 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

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81811916

Redfin Estimate

$1,362,709

$313K since sold in November 2020$19K since September

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This home's estimate is 4.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.43M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,330,000
A
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SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,510,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,875 sq ft
800 Sunset Ln, Soquel, CA 95073
SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$1,745,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths3,438 sq ft
480 Quail Ridge Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$1,225,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,280 sq ft
555 Bohnen Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,375,000
E
3 beds3 baths1,392 sq ft
1130 Hidden Valley Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
SOLD OCT 14, 2026
$1,400,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,614 sq ft
214 Belair Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

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Market trends in 95065, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

99.9%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$162K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

5 days MoM

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Sale history for 878 Rider Ridge Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81811916

Nov 17, 2020

Sold

$1,050,000

$643/sq ft

Oct 23, 2020

Pending

—

Oct 7, 2020

Contingent

—

Sep 21, 2020

Listed

$1,049,000

$643/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81215160

Oct 5, 2012

Sold

$700,000

$429/sq ft

Sep 4, 2012

Pending

—

Aug 19, 2012

Pending

—

Apr 24, 2012

Listed

$750,000

$460/sq ft

+14

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

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 Oct 15, 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): 1
Parking Description: Carport, Drive Through, No Garage, Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Tandem Parking, Uncovered Parking
Parking Spaces: 50

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Updated Bath(s)

Room Information
Bonus/Hobby Room, Laundry Room, Utility Room, Workshop
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Electric), Countertop (Tile), Oven Range (Electric), Refrigerator(s)

Interior Features
Laundry: Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Tile

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Electric, Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Bay, Canyon, Mountains
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Balcony/Patio, Deck, Low Maintenance, Sprinkler(s) (Lawn), Storage Shed/Structure

Building Information
Style: Craftsman
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood
Concrete Perimeter

Property Features
Amenities: Bay Window, Vaulted Ceiling
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,632
Security Features: Security Alarm

Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Horse Property Description: Unimproved
Property Primary ID: 317354

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 8.849
Lot Description: Farm Animals (Permitted), Grade (Gently Sloped), Grade (Sloped Up), Private/Secluded
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, 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 Oct 15, 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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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

$1.30M – $1.57M

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Home values near 878 Rider Ridge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
787 Rider Ridge Road, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3190 Sq. Ft.	$1,921,681
855 Rider Ridge Road, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2847 Sq. Ft.	$1,918,190

Address	Redfin Estimate
616 Rider Ridge Road, Santa Cruz, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$889,917
600 Rider Ridge Road, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2821 Sq. Ft.	$1,803,995

Address	Redfin Estimate
895 Rider Ridge Road, Santa Cruz, CA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5385 Sq. Ft.	$3,637,497
590 Rider Ridge Road, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2395 Sq. Ft.	$2,121,795

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