Impressive 4BD 3BA ridge-top home set on 5.4 sunny acres above Scotts Valley w/ views to Monterey! Extensively remodeled 2017: New Highly-styled kitchen & custom baths; White oak hardwood, w/ natural stone floors in baths; Energy-efficient Andersen & Milgard windows & doors. 2000+ sqf redwood deck; New Roof lifetime warranty; Finished garage. Open concept kitchen, DR & LR rooms w/ light open-beam ceilings and extensive glass windows and doors to let in 180-degree+ views. Kitchen features custom alder wood cabinets w/ LED under-cabinet lighting; Taj Mahal quartzite stone slab counters, backsplash and waterfall-edge eating peninsula; KitchenAid stainless steel appliances ; Kohler stainless steel undermount sink and faucet. Each bathroom is uniquely designed w/ extensive use of natural stone slabs and tiles. All feature custom glass shower or tub enclosures, and Kohler wall-mounted, and Toto wall-hung dual-flush water-saving toilets. Also, enjoy fruits, vegetables and farm animals!
Vacant landProperty Type
1990Year Built
5.42 acresLot Size
$312,113Price/Acres
2 car garageParking
Listed by Judy Brose•DRE #00932357• CENTURY 21 Masters
Bought with Jerid K. Kiedrowski•DRE #01442064• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Source:MLSListings #ML81668398
Redfin Estimate
$1,691,654
$69K since sold in December 2022$62K since July
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This home's estimate is 8.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.57M) of 6 comparable homes.
Impressive 4BD 3BA ridge-top home set on 5.4 sunny acres above Scotts Valley w/ views to Monterey! Extensively remodeled 2017: New Highly-styled kitchen & custom baths; White oak hardwood, w/ natural stone floors in baths; Energy-efficient Andersen & Milgard windows & doors. 2000+ sqf redwood deck; New Roof lifetime warranty; Finished garage. Open concept kitchen, DR & LR rooms w/ light open-beam ceilings and extensive glass windows and doors to let in 180-degree+ views. Kitchen features custom alder wood cabinets w/ LED under-cabinet lighting; Taj Mahal quartzite stone slab counters, backsplash and waterfall-edge eating peninsula; KitchenAid stainless steel appliances ; Kohler stainless steel undermount sink and faucet. Each bathroom is uniquely designed w/ extensive use of natural stone slabs and tiles. All feature custom glass shower or tub enclosures, and Kohler wall-mounted, and Toto wall-hung dual-flush water-saving toilets. Also, enjoy fruits, vegetables and farm animals!
Public Records
Nov 15, 1996
Sold
$450,000
$221/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 6, 1990
Sold
$375,000
$184/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 21, 1987
Sold
$65,000
$32/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,626 (+13.8%)
$1,011,862 + $676,260
$1,688,122
2024
$17,239 (+1.7%)
$1,026,278 + $512,581
$1,538,859
2023
$16,954 (+1.6%)
$1,026,278 + $512,581
$1,538,859
2022
$16,688 (+2.5%)
$1,006,154 + $502,530
$1,508,684
2021
$16,287 (+0.8%)
$986,426 + $492,677
$1,479,103
2020
$16,160 (+1.5%)
$967,084 + $483,017
$1,450,101
2019
$15,923 (+4.3%)
$957,168 + $478,064
$1,435,232
2018
$15,262 (+113.5%)
$938,400 + $468,690
$1,407,090
2017
$7,148 (+4.2%)
$315,758 + $315,758
$631,516
2016
$6,862 (−0.3%)
$315,758 + $315,758
$631,516
2015
$6,881 (+4.3%)
$309,568 + $309,568
$619,136
2014
$6,595 (−0.3%)
$298,946 + $298,946
$597,892
2013
$6,614 (+1.7%)
$298,946 + $298,946
$597,892
2012
$6,502 (+3.1%)
$297,594 + $297,594
$595,188
2011
$6,307 (+1.0%)
$291,757 + $291,757
$583,514
2010
$6,242 (−0.1%)
$286,036 + $286,036
$572,072
2009
$6,250 (+2.4%)
$283,898 + $283,898
$567,796
2008
$6,104
$284,572 + $284,572
$569,144
Tax history for 2180 Nelson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,626 (+13.8%)
$1,011,862 + $676,260
$1,688,122
2024
$17,239 (+1.7%)
$1,026,278 + $512,581
$1,538,859
2023
$16,954 (+1.6%)
$1,026,278 + $512,581
$1,538,859
2022
$16,688 (+2.5%)
$1,006,154 + $502,530
$1,508,684
2021
$16,287 (+0.8%)
$986,426 + $492,677
$1,479,103
2020
$16,160 (+1.5%)
$967,084 + $483,017
$1,450,101
2019
$15,923 (+4.3%)
$957,168 + $478,064
$1,435,232
2018
$15,262 (+113.5%)
$938,400 + $468,690
$1,407,090
2017
$7,148 (+4.2%)
$315,758 + $315,758
$631,516
2016
$6,862 (−0.3%)
$315,758 + $315,758
$631,516
2015
$6,881 (+4.3%)
$309,568 + $309,568
$619,136
2014
$6,595 (−0.3%)
$298,946 + $298,946
$597,892
2013
$6,614 (+1.7%)
$298,946 + $298,946
$597,892
2012
$6,502 (+3.1%)
$297,594 + $297,594
$595,188
2011
$6,307 (+1.0%)
$291,757 + $291,757
$583,514
2010
$6,242 (−0.1%)
$286,036 + $286,036
$572,072
2009
$6,250 (+2.4%)
$283,898 + $283,898
$567,796
2008
$6,104
$284,572 + $284,572
$569,144
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
View Information
View: Ocean
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,036
Building Sq. Ft: 2,036
Legal Description: TWP 10S RGE 02W SEC 01
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 515
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 236,052
Municipality Name: SCOTTS VALLEY
Acres: 5.419
Zoning Code: SU
County Use Description: RURAL 5-19.99 ACRES
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: SCOTTS VALLEY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,036
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.42 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 07318134
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Brook Knoll Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.8mi
7/10
Scotts Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
7/10
Scotts Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
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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
5 days above 94° expected this year, 9 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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Estimated sale price
$1.61M – $1.95M
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