480 Nelson Rd is a 1,768 square foot house on a 0.59 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on March 25, 1988 for $185,500. Based on Redfin's Scotts Valley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,118,132.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.59 acresLot Size
$632Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,118,132
$933K since sold in March 1988$11K since July
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This home's estimate is 17.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.36M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RA
Residential Agricultural District
To provide areas of residential use where development is limited to a range of non-urban densities of single-family dwellings in areas outside the urban services line and rural services line; on lands suitable for development with adequate water, septic system suitability, vehicular access, and fire protection; with adequate protection of natural resources; with adequate protection from natural hazards; and where small-scale commercial agriculture, such as animal-keeping, truck farming and specialty crops, can take place in conjunction with the primary use of the property as residential.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FERNBROOK WOODS 01
Living Sq. Ft: 1,768
Building Sq. Ft: 1,768
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 25,657
Legal Lot Number: 11,12
Legal Block Number: A
Municipality Name: SCOTTS VALLEY
Acres: 0.589
Zoning Code: RA
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: SCOTTS VALLEY
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,768
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1948
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 07022104
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Brook Knoll Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.2mi
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Scotts Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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Scotts Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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 90° expected this year, 13 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
$1.06M – $1.29M
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