OFF MARKET

Off Market May 2020 for $1.4M

$2,255,054

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,441/mo

•

2,944

sq ft

280 Hidden Valley Rdg, Soquel, CA 95073

About this home

Park-like country retreat just 5 minutes from all conveniences of town. Every room of this well appointed abode has been lovingly remodeled with high-end fixtures. Some of the many special features include a great room design between the sunny chef's kitchen & the family room, a spacious dining room, a cozy den, a sprawling living room, 4 fireplaces, walls of windows, a solarium & a luxurious spa-like marble master bathroom. There are multiple outdoor living spaces including a pool, spa, outdoor shower, outdoor kitchen, covered veranda & fire pit. The barn features a horse stall, workshop & covered storage for boat or RV. Stroll the 15 minute hiking trail throughout the property for a calming, scenic bit of stress relief. Imagine sitting at your picnic table (on the top of your private ridge) enjoying a beverage, the sunset and expansive views of the valley & bay. As you can see on the property video, this pristine property has it all!

Single-familyProperty Type

1982Year Built

2.91 acresLot Size

$766Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Melody Russell •DRE #01743923 • eXp Realty of California Inc

Contact: 831-332-3975

Bought with Rose Wood •DRE #01344958 • Strock Real Estate

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MLSListings #ML81788354

Redfin Estimate

$2,255,054

$785K since sold in May 2020$36K since July

Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 35.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.67M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$1,575,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,804 sq ft
272 Waugh Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$1,225,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,882 sq ft
2715 Branciforte Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,500,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,871 sq ft
3660 Tiffani Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
SOLD AUG 28, 2025
$1,299,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,240 sq ft
3590 Old Pilkington Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,560,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,364 sq ft
3677 Paper Mill Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$1,850,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,361 sq ft
404 Esmeralda Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Claim this home to receive a free report every month with insights on the changing estimate.

Earn from this home

Refinance

Est. cash available

Get cash now or lower your monthly rate

Market trends in 95073, CA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.1%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$28K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 2PM
$1,199,000
3 beds2 baths1,456 sq ft
3340 Goodway Ct, Soquel, CA 95073
$139,950
2 beds1 bath375 sq ft
4150 Soquel Dr #8, Soquel, CA 95073
Harmony Communities, Inc.
$1,749,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,480 sq ft
65 Glen Haven Rdg, Soquel, CA 95073
3D WALKTHROUGH
$5,100,000
5 beds4 baths4,166 sq ft
999 N Rodeo Gulch Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
3D & VIDEO TOUR
$4,750,000
3 beds3 baths3,100 sq ft
780 Lagunita Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
See all

Provided by Redfin

Sale history for 280 Hidden Valley Rdg

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81788354

May 22, 2020

Sold

$1,470,000

$499/sq ft

May 18, 2020

Pending

—

Apr 30, 2020

Contingent

—

Apr 1, 2020

Listed

$1,500,000

$510/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81212671

Jul 26, 2012

Sold

$915,000

$311/sq ft

Jun 8, 2012

Pending

—

Apr 6, 2012

Listed

$949,000

$322/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 24, 1979

Sold

$46,000

$16/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,227 (+6.9%)

$951,472 + $656,188

$1,607,660

2024

$17,981 (+1.9%)

$932,816 + $643,321

$1,576,137

2023

$17,653 (+0.9%)

$932,816 + $643,321

$1,576,137

2022

$17,494 (+2.9%)

$914,525 + $630,707

$1,545,232

2021

$17,004 (+41.6%)

$896,593 + $618,340

$1,514,933

2020

$12,006 (+3.4%)

$879,013 + $606,216

$1,485,229

2019

$11,616 (+1.4%)

$405,355 + $624,922

$1,030,277

2018

$11,454 (+1.3%)

$397,406 + $612,668

$1,010,074

2017

$11,309 (+6.1%)

$381,974 + $588,878

$970,852

2016

$10,662 (+2.2%)

$381,974 + $588,878

$970,852

2015

$10,433 (+1.7%)

$374,484 + $577,331

$951,815

2014

$10,261 (−0.9%)

$361,634 + $557,520

$919,154

2013

$10,358 (+128.1%)

$361,634 + $557,520

$919,154

2012

$4,541 (+2.0%)

$360,000 + $555,000

$915,000

2011

$4,451 (+1.1%)

$94,552 + $291,692

$386,244

2010

$4,400 (−0.5%)

$92,698 + $285,973

$378,671

2009

$4,422 (+2.7%)

$92,005 + $283,836

$375,841

2008

$4,305

$92,224 + $284,510

$376,734

Tax history for 280 Hidden Valley Rdg

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,227 (+6.9%)

$951,472 + $656,188

$1,607,660

2024

$17,981 (+1.9%)

$932,816 + $643,321

$1,576,137

2023

$17,653 (+0.9%)

$932,816 + $643,321

$1,576,137

2022

$17,494 (+2.9%)

$914,525 + $630,707

$1,545,232

2021

$17,004 (+41.6%)

$896,593 + $618,340

$1,514,933

2020

$12,006 (+3.4%)

$879,013 + $606,216

$1,485,229

2019

$11,616 (+1.4%)

$405,355 + $624,922

$1,030,277

2018

$11,454 (+1.3%)

$397,406 + $612,668

$1,010,074

2017

$11,309 (+6.1%)

$381,974 + $588,878

$970,852

2016

$10,662 (+2.2%)

$381,974 + $588,878

$970,852

2015

$10,433 (+1.7%)

$374,484 + $577,331

$951,815

2014

$10,261 (−0.9%)

$361,634 + $557,520

$919,154

2013

$10,358 (+128.1%)

$361,634 + $557,520

$919,154

2012

$4,541 (+2.0%)

$360,000 + $555,000

$915,000

2011

$4,451 (+1.1%)

$94,552 + $291,692

$386,244

2010

$4,400 (−0.5%)

$92,698 + $285,973

$378,671

2009

$4,422 (+2.7%)

$92,005 + $283,836

$375,841

2008

$4,305

$92,224 + $284,510

$376,734

*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

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.91 Acres

Year renovated

1982

Sq. Ft.

2,944

Year built

1982

Style

Vacant Land

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

10235109

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

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

Parking

Parking Information
Carport (Minimum): 2
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Carport, Covered Parking, Guest/Visitor Parking, Lighted Parking Area, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 8

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-In Closet

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Marble, Primary (Stall Shower(s)), Shower and Tub, Shower Over Tub, Skylight, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath(s)

Room Information
Den/Study/Office, Formal Entry, Great Room, Laundry Room, Recreation Room, Solarium, Storage
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Granite), Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven (Gas), Oven Range (Gas), Pantry, Refrigerator(s), Skylight(s)

Interior Features
Laundry: Electricity Hookup (110V), Inside, Tub/Sink
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Family Room, Gas-Burning, Gas Log, Insert, In Living Room, In Other Location, Wood-Burning, Wood-Stove
Fireplaces (Minimum): 4

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan
Heating: Central Forced Air, Fireplace, Propane, Stove (Wood)

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Bay, Forest/Woods, Garden/Greenbelt, Greenbelt, Hills, Mountains, Ocean, Ridge, Valley, Water
Fencing: Horse Fencing, Mixed Height/Type, Partial Fencing, Wood, Other (See Remarks)
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Balcony/Patio, Deck, Fenced, Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Kitchen

Building Information
Style: Traditional
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Concrete Perimeter and Slab

Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Description: Cabana/Dressing Room, Black Bottom, Fenced, Heated, In-Ground, Sweep, Pool/Spa Combo, Spa/Hot Tub

Property Features
Amenities: Bay Window, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet, Wet Bar
Communication: Other (See Remarks)
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,944

Property Information
Horse Property: Yes
Horse Property Description: Barn, Fenced, Hay Storage, Trailer Storage
Property Faces: South
Property Primary ID: 345016

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 2.912
Lot Description: Farm Animals (Permitted), Grade (Varies), Private/Secluded, Views
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RA

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
Sewer Septic: Septic Connected
Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Water Softener (Owned), Well (Shared)

Location

2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: RV carport+barn

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2

School Information
Elementary School: Soquel Elementary
Elementary School District: Soquel Union Elementary
Middle School: New Brighton Middle
High School: Soquel High
High School District: Santa Cruz City High

Location Information
Directions: N Rodeo Gulch Dr. 1.9 miles, left on Hidden Valley Rd, right on Ocean Vista Dr, quick left onto Hidden Valley Ridge

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,944
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.91 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10235109

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No

Around this home

Schools

Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

7/10

New Brighton Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi

7/10

Soquel High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

9/10

Provided by GreatSchools

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

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 86° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

13 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Soquel, CA • 95073

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

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.

11 hrs

4.9 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Estimated sale price

$2.14M – $2.59M

Sell confidently with a local market expert in Soquel. 3 minutes to get started.

Nearby similar homes

OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 4PM3D WALKTHROUGH

$1,975,000

3 beds3 baths3,020 sq ft

1446 Avila Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

VIDEO TOUR

$1,375,000

3 beds2 baths1,462 sq ft

4000 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel, CA 95073

OPEN SAT, 2:30PM TO 4:30PM3D WALKTHROUGH

$1,698,000

3 beds2 baths1,526 sq ft

702 Beverly Ave, Capitola, CA 95010

OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 4PM

$1,759,000

4 beds3 baths2,934 sq ft

3230 Virgil Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

VIDEO TOUR

$6,495,000

5 beds5.5 baths5,036 sq ft

220 Falcon Hl, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

$995,000

Land— sq ft

1024 Webster St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

New listings for sale in 95073

OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 2PMVIDEO TOUR

$1,199,000

3 beds2 baths1,456 sq ft

3340 Goodway Ct, Soquel, CA 95073

$139,950

2 beds1 bath375 sq ft

4150 Soquel Dr #8, Soquel, CA 95073

Harmony Communities, Inc.

$1,749,000

3 beds2.5 baths2,480 sq ft

65 Glen Haven Rdg, Soquel, CA 95073

3D WALKTHROUGH

$5,100,000

5 beds4 baths4,166 sq ft

999 N Rodeo Gulch Rd, Soquel, CA 95073

3D & VIDEO TOUR

$4,750,000

3 beds3 baths3,100 sq ft

780 Lagunita Dr, Soquel, CA 95073

Home values near 280 Hidden Valley Rdg

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
475 Hidden Valley Road, Soquel, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2325 Sq. Ft.	$1,597,681
441 Hidden Valley Road, Soquel, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1684 Sq. Ft.	$1,551,339

Address	Redfin Estimate
501 Hidden Valley Road, Soquel, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1045 Sq. Ft.	$1,191,541
560 Hidden Valley Road, Soquel, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4113 Sq. Ft.	$2,627,058

Address	Redfin Estimate
600 Hidden Valley Road, Soquel, CA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3350 Sq. Ft.	$2,487,228
480 Hidden Valley Road, Soquel, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3739 Sq. Ft.	$2,593,601

Property information provided by MLSListings when last listed in 2020. This data may not match . Learn more.

Download the Redfin App on the Apple App Store

Download the Redfin App from the Google Play Store

Join us

Become an Agent

Get referrals

Careers

Find homes faster

About us

Find us

Subsidiaries

Affiliated Business

Countries

United States

Canada

Updated September 2025: By searching, you agree to the Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.

Do not sell or share my personal information.

REDFIN and all REDFIN variants, WALK SCORE, and the R logos, are trademarks of Redfin Corporation, registered or pending in the USPTO.

California DRE #01521930

Redfin is licensed to do business in New York as Redfin Real Estate. NY Standard Operating Procedures

New Mexico Real Estate Licenses

TREC: Info About Brokerage Services, Consumer Protection Notice

All mortgage lending products and information are provided by Rocket Mortgage, LLC | NMLS #3030; www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org. Licensed in 50 states. This site is not authorized by the New York State Department of Financial Services for mortgage solicitation or loan applications activities related to properties located in the State of New York.

Redfin Corporation is an affiliated business of Rocket Limited Partnership. Each company, and their subsidiaries, are separate legal entities operated and managed through its own management and governance structures.

If you are using a screen reader, or having trouble reading this website, please call Redfin Customer Support for help at 1-844-759-7732.

REDFIN IS COMMITTED TO AND ABIDES BY THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT. READ REDFIN'S FAIR HOUSING POLICY AND THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR HOUSING NOTICE.

GreatSchools Ratings provided by GreatSchools.org.

95010 homes for sale
95003 homes for sale
95065 homes for sale
95073 homes for sale

Houses for rent in Soquel	Agents near me	Irvine, CA homes for sale	Soquel Housing Market
Houses for sale near me	San Diego, CA homes for sale	Fremont, CA homes for sale
Land for sale near me	San Francisco, CA homes for sale	Pasadena, CA homes for sale
Open Houses near me	Los Angeles, CA homes for sale	Soquel Property Records
Condos for sale near me	San Jose, CA homes for sale	CA New Listings

Cupertino homes for sale
Los Gatos homes for sale
San Jose homes for sale

Upper Village homes for sale
Cliffwood Heights homes for sale
Loma Vista homes for sale

About this home

Redfin Estimate

Earn from this home

Market trends in 95073, CA

Sale history for 280 Hidden Valley Rdg

Tax history for 280 Hidden Valley Rdg

Public record

Property details

Around this home

Schools

Lifestyle

Climate risks

Historical weather

Sun exposure

Nearby similar homes

New listings for sale in 95073

Home values near 280 Hidden Valley Rdg

More real estate resources