A stunningly serene and soulful realm of the senses, nestled in a sunny garden-like setting w/ fruit trees, lush planter beds, an expansive yard, and multiple patio areas. A remarkable retreat in the heart of Soquel w/ easy access to Hwy1, just minutes to Capitola village and New Brighton beach. 3br, 3ba, 1,876 sq ft of essential living w/ multiple flex options for work, home, study, play, exercise, and meditation. Comfortable, beachy farmhouse ambiance w/ separation of space, kitchen/dining room flows to the living room, & additional family room. Come home to your own farmers market w/ 20 varieties of fruit trees, veggies, & eggs from your own chicken coop. The home is set up for enjoying both indoor and outdoors w/ friends and family with ample space to cook and entertain. This home is newly renovated, freshly painted, and ready for you to begin the next chapter of your life. At the end of the day pull up a chair to the campfire, watch the sunset and feel the ocean breeze renew your soul.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$838Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jeremy Duterte•DRE #01377132• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Contact: 408-202-3844
Bought with Gail Mayo•DRE #01180055• David Lyng Real Estate
Gorgeous and completely updated!! This home sits on LARGE corner lot. Room to build 640 sf, 3 car garage/granny unit. Rare opportunity. Garage conversion/ master bath done w/ out permits.
Public Records
Jan 28, 2005
Sold
$650,000
$346/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 28, 1986
Sold
$167,000
$89/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,364 (+7.1%)
$1,170,450 + $390,150
$1,560,600
2024
$18,083 (+45.4%)
$1,147,500 + $382,500
$1,530,000
2023
$12,433 (+1.3%)
$1,147,500 + $382,500
$1,530,000
2022
$12,280 (+2.4%)
$615,628 + $410,419
$1,026,047
2021
$11,994 (+7.7%)
$603,557 + $402,371
$1,005,928
2020
$11,140 (−1.2%)
$591,723 + $394,482
$986,205
2019
$11,277 (+2.5%)
$540,000 + $370,000
$910,000
2018
$10,999 (+5.0%)
$455,727 + $472,601
$928,328
2017
$10,477 (+11.3%)
$417,482 + $432,941
$850,423
2016
$9,414 (+6.5%)
$417,482 + $432,941
$850,423
2015
$8,837 (+10.0%)
$386,557 + $400,871
$787,428
2014
$8,035 (+14.4%)
$328,537 + $340,703
$669,240
2013
$7,021 (−2.1%)
$328,537 + $340,703
$669,240
2012
$7,170 (−4.3%)
$280,801 + $291,199
$572,000
2011
$7,489 (−1.8%)
$351,086 + $234,057
$585,143
2010
$7,622
$370,591 + $247,060
$617,651
2009
$7,620 (−11.3%)
$380,343 + $253,562
$633,905
2008
$8,589
$380,343 + $253,562
$633,905
Tax history for 265 Alturas Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,364 (+7.1%)
$1,170,450 + $390,150
$1,560,600
2024
$18,083 (+45.4%)
$1,147,500 + $382,500
$1,530,000
2023
$12,433 (+1.3%)
$1,147,500 + $382,500
$1,530,000
2022
$12,280 (+2.4%)
$615,628 + $410,419
$1,026,047
2021
$11,994 (+7.7%)
$603,557 + $402,371
$1,005,928
2020
$11,140 (−1.2%)
$591,723 + $394,482
$986,205
2019
$11,277 (+2.5%)
$540,000 + $370,000
$910,000
2018
$10,999 (+5.0%)
$455,727 + $472,601
$928,328
2017
$10,477 (+11.3%)
$417,482 + $432,941
$850,423
2016
$9,414 (+6.5%)
$417,482 + $432,941
$850,423
2015
$8,837 (+10.0%)
$386,557 + $400,871
$787,428
2014
$8,035 (+14.4%)
$328,537 + $340,703
$669,240
2013
$7,021 (−2.1%)
$328,537 + $340,703
$669,240
2012
$7,170 (−4.3%)
$280,801 + $291,199
$572,000
2011
$7,489 (−1.8%)
$351,086 + $234,057
$585,143
2010
$7,622
$370,591 + $247,060
$617,651
2009
$7,620 (−11.3%)
$380,343 + $253,562
$633,905
2008
$8,589
$380,343 + $253,562
$633,905
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
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Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,876
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
03720235
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 5
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathroom Description: Full on Ground Floor, 2+ Showers Over Tubs, Tile
Room Information
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area, Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen