OFF MARKET

Off Market Apr 2021 for $3.5M

$3,514,089

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $22,711/mo

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5,385

sq ft

895 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

About this home

Known as The Ridge- A coastal mountain retreat encompassing 12 acres of land with two homes, a vineyard, an orchard, a meadow, multiple gardens, two distinct redwood groves, a stunning pool, mesmerizing views and uncompromised privacy. Originally designed as a family compound by Brandenburger Associates of San Francisco, one could easily think they were in the hills above Napa Valley or Tuscany. The 3,900 square feet of living space includes 4 bedrooms and 3 and a half baths, a separate guest quarters, pool room, wine cellar, woodworking shop and art studio. The grand deck flows around the front of the home overlooking the pool, hot tub, vineyard and gardens with breathtaking views of the coastal mountains all the way to the ocean. The property falls within the highly desirable Happy Valley School District and is approx. 25 min. to Los Gatos and 20 min. to downtown Santa Cruz. In addition, there is a private 2 bedroom 2 bath guesthouse with a separate driveway.

Single-familyProperty Type

1982Year Built

12.02 acresLot Size

$653Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

7 spacesParking

Listed by Bret Zischke •DRE #01413081 • Bailey Properties

Contact: 831-234-2442

Bought with Sean Poudrier •DRE #01932326 • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81837437

Redfin Estimate

$3,514,089

$14K since sold in April 2021$24K since August

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This home's estimate is 123% higher than the average sale price ($1.58M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$1,795,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths5,000 sq ft
1501 Hidden Valley Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$1,500,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,138 sq ft
7200 Highway 17, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,500,000
C
4 beds2 baths3,382 sq ft
1526 Hall Ranch Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,669,000
D
6 beds3 baths3,335 sq ft
2907 Granite Creek Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,690,000
E
5 beds3 baths3,119 sq ft
225 Nelson Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
SOLD OCT 2, 2025
$1,300,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths2,516 sq ft
300 Vine Hill Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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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 895 Rider Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$41,501 (+4.6%)

$2,056,621 + $1,731,891

$3,788,512

2024

$39,664 (+1.0%)

$2,016,295 + $1,697,933

$3,714,228

2023

$39,272 (+1.5%)

$2,016,295 + $1,697,933

$3,714,228

2022

$38,711 (+259.8%)

$1,976,760 + $1,664,640

$3,641,400

2021

$10,758 (+0.8%)

$1,938,000 + $1,632,000

$3,570,000

2020

$10,673 (+2.1%)

$181,869 + $769,131

$951,000

2019

$10,452 (+1.5%)

$180,004 + $761,245

$941,249

2018

$10,293 (+2.4%)

$176,474 + $746,319

$922,793

2017

$10,050 (+3.9%)

$169,623 + $717,337

$886,960

2016

$9,669 (+2.8%)

$169,623 + $717,337

$886,960

2015

$9,405 (+1.8%)

$166,297 + $703,272

$869,569

2014

$9,240

$160,590 + $679,139

$839,729

2013

$9,248 (+1.8%)

$160,590 + $679,139

$839,729

2012

$9,086 (+2.1%)

$159,864 + $676,070

$835,934

2011

$8,902 (+1.2%)

$156,729 + $662,814

$819,543

2010

$8,794 (−0.6%)

$153,656 + $649,818

$803,474

2009

$8,849 (+2.7%)

$152,508 + $644,961

$797,469

2008

$8,620

$152,870 + $646,493

$799,363

Tax history for 895 Rider Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$41,501 (+4.6%)

$2,056,621 + $1,731,891

$3,788,512

2024

$39,664 (+1.0%)

$2,016,295 + $1,697,933

$3,714,228

2023

$39,272 (+1.5%)

$2,016,295 + $1,697,933

$3,714,228

2022

$38,711 (+259.8%)

$1,976,760 + $1,664,640

$3,641,400

2021

$10,758 (+0.8%)

$1,938,000 + $1,632,000

$3,570,000

2020

$10,673 (+2.1%)

$181,869 + $769,131

$951,000

2019

$10,452 (+1.5%)

$180,004 + $761,245

$941,249

2018

$10,293 (+2.4%)

$176,474 + $746,319

$922,793

2017

$10,050 (+3.9%)

$169,623 + $717,337

$886,960

2016

$9,669 (+2.8%)

$169,623 + $717,337

$886,960

2015

$9,405 (+1.8%)

$166,297 + $703,272

$869,569

2014

$9,240

$160,590 + $679,139

$839,729

2013

$9,248 (+1.8%)

$160,590 + $679,139

$839,729

2012

$9,086 (+2.1%)

$159,864 + $676,070

$835,934

2011

$8,902 (+1.2%)

$156,729 + $662,814

$819,543

2010

$8,794 (−0.6%)

$153,656 + $649,818

$803,474

2009

$8,849 (+2.7%)

$152,508 + $644,961

$797,469

2008

$8,620

$152,870 + $646,493

$799,363

*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

5.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

523,417

Year renovated

1982

Sq. Ft.

5,385

Year built

1982

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

10004128

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

$350 /month

Garage

Features

Views, Green, Pool

Last updated by owner on Feb 14, 2025.

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): 2
Parking Description: Electric Gate, No Garage, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Uncovered Parking
Parking Spaces: 7

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 6
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 6
Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 5
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Full on Ground Floor, Shower and Tub, 2+ Stall Shower

Room Information
Attic, Bonus/Hobby Room, Great Room, Wine Cellar/Storage, Workshop
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: No Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Gas), Countertop (Tile), Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Island, Oven Range (Built-In), Pantry
Guest House
Secondary Living Space Sq. Ft.: 841

Interior Features
Laundry: Inside
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Free-Standing, In Living Room, In Primary Bedroom, Outside, Wood-Burning, Other (See Remarks)
Fireplaces (Minimum): 5

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Radiant

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Forest/Woods, Hills, Mountains, Ocean, Ridge
Fencing: Partial Fencing
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Outdoor Fireplace, Sprinkler(s) (Auto), Other (See Remarks)

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Other
Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space, Pillars/Posts/Piers

Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Description: Black Bottom, Heated, In-Ground, Sweep, Spa - In Ground

Property Features
Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling
Living Sq. Ft.: 3,886
Security Features: Security Alarm

Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Property Primary ID: 657631

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 12.016
Lot Description: Agricultural Use, Grade (Varies), Private/Secluded, Views, Vineyard
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: A

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Solar Power, Solar Power On Grid, Walls Insulated
Sewer Septic: Septic Standard
Utilities: Generator, Individual Electric Meters, Propane On Site, Solar - Hot Water Heater - Owned, Solar Panels - Owned

Water Information
Water: Well (Shared)

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1

HOA Information
Has HOA
Fees Include: Maintenance (Road)
HOA Fee: $350
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
HOA Name: Rider Ridge Road Association

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

Location Information
Take Branciforte to Vine Hill Road to Jarvis Road. Go right on Rider Ridge Road (Small Sign) . Home is at end of Rider Ridge Road. From Highway 17 take Vine Hill Exit not Jarvis per GPS.

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,385
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 7
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 12.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10004128
HOA Dues: $350/month
Garage: No
Features: Views, Green, Pool

Home facts updated by owner on Feb 14, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No

Around this home

Schools

Happy Valley Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.0mi

8/10

Branciforte Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.0mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

$3.34M – $4.04M

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Home values near 895 Rider Ridge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
787 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3190 Sq. Ft.	$1,973,045
878 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$1,343,420

Address	Redfin Estimate
616 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$844,914
600 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2821 Sq. Ft.	$1,803,181

Address	Redfin Estimate
855 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2847 Sq. Ft.	$1,946,810
590 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2395 Sq. Ft.	$2,145,967

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