Welcome to your private retreat perfect for entertaining, family gatherings or working from home. Hidden Valley has the most amazing micro climate just minutes to shopping & beaches yet a world away from it all! Windows & decks orient to enjoy the beautiful natural setting, with gorgeous landscaping, fruit trees, garden area and even a tree house! The Smart Home is filled tech amenities & great separation of living spaces. The kitchen opens to the informal dining area and the family room with soaring ceilings, gorgeous wood floors, Jotel wood stove and leads to a deck for BBQ & alfresco dining. The chef's kitchen has new lighting fixtures, granite counters, stainless appliance and 6 burner Viking cooktop, & encourages visiting with guests at the counter bar as you food prep. The primary suite is your own private retreat, walk in closet, soaking tub, walk in shower, fireplace & deck, hot tub. The separate office is built to satisfy the most discriminating remote worker.
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
1.72 acresLot Size
$694Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Millou Rose•DRE #01507347• Bailey Properties
Contact: 831-332-5518
Bought with Jennet Kresge•DRE #01274752• David Lyng Real Estate
Enjoy coastal days and starry nights in this excellent 3,739SF, 4 bedroom, 3 bath Soquel country home. Situated on 1.7 acres with elegant updated interior, high vaulted ceilings and remodeled master bath. This remarkable turn-key home offers a wonderful division of space with separate living, dining and family rooms, 3 inviting fireplaces and beautifully refinished hardwood floors. Notice the gourmet kitchen complete with granite counters, SS appliances and cozy breakfast nook. Great yard for entertaining complete with several decks, deer fenced gardening beds, mature drought tolerant landscaping and many fruit trees to indulge the senses.
Public Records
Dec 31, 2002
Sold
$900,000
$241/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80242582
Dec 30, 2002
Listing Removed
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Nov 22, 2002
Sold
$900,000
$241/sq ft
Aug 12, 2002
Listed
$925,000
$247/sq ft
FABULOUS QUALITY BUILT HOME LOCATED ON APPROX. 1.7 SUNNY ACRES WITH A WONDERFUL SENSE OF PRIVACY! GREAT VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM OF THE BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS & SURROUNDING HILLS. HUGE MASTER SUITE W/ FIREPLACE & INCREDIBLE BATH!
Public Records
May 12, 1989
Sold
$490,000
$131/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 17, 1989
Sold
$400,000
$107/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 13, 1989
Sold
$400,000
$107/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,614 (+6.8%)
$1,591,812 + $822,436
$2,414,248
2024
$26,793 (+1.8%)
$1,560,600 + $806,310
$2,366,910
2023
$26,309 (+0.6%)
$1,560,600 + $806,310
$2,366,910
2022
$26,156 (+66.9%)
$1,530,000 + $790,500
$2,320,500
2021
$15,668 (+0.9%)
$1,500,000 + $775,000
$2,275,000
2020
$15,535 (+3.5%)
$856,689 + $482,491
$1,339,180
2019
$15,008 (+1.4%)
$847,905 + $477,544
$1,325,449
2018
$14,798 (+1.3%)
$831,280 + $468,180
$1,299,460
2017
$14,610 (+17.3%)
$799,000 + $450,000
$1,249,000
2016
$12,454 (+2.0%)
$799,000 + $450,000
$1,249,000
2015
$12,207 (+1.7%)
$526,095 + $575,034
$1,101,129
2014
$12,006 (+9.1%)
$508,042 + $555,301
$1,063,343
2013
$11,003 (+3.6%)
$508,042 + $555,301
$1,063,343
2012
$10,626 (−2.5%)
$460,616 + $503,464
$964,080
2011
$10,901 (+2.3%)
$442,900 + $484,100
$927,000
2010
$10,656 (−5.5%)
$455,800 + $498,200
$954,000
2009
$11,277 (+0.6%)
$447,200 + $488,800
$936,000
2008
$11,209
$473,000 + $517,000
$990,000
Tax history for 480 Hidden Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,614 (+6.8%)
$1,591,812 + $822,436
$2,414,248
2024
$26,793 (+1.8%)
$1,560,600 + $806,310
$2,366,910
2023
$26,309 (+0.6%)
$1,560,600 + $806,310
$2,366,910
2022
$26,156 (+66.9%)
$1,530,000 + $790,500
$2,320,500
2021
$15,668 (+0.9%)
$1,500,000 + $775,000
$2,275,000
2020
$15,535 (+3.5%)
$856,689 + $482,491
$1,339,180
2019
$15,008 (+1.4%)
$847,905 + $477,544
$1,325,449
2018
$14,798 (+1.3%)
$831,280 + $468,180
$1,299,460
2017
$14,610 (+17.3%)
$799,000 + $450,000
$1,249,000
2016
$12,454 (+2.0%)
$799,000 + $450,000
$1,249,000
2015
$12,207 (+1.7%)
$526,095 + $575,034
$1,101,129
2014
$12,006 (+9.1%)
$508,042 + $555,301
$1,063,343
2013
$11,003 (+3.6%)
$508,042 + $555,301
$1,063,343
2012
$10,626 (−2.5%)
$460,616 + $503,464
$964,080
2011
$10,901 (+2.3%)
$442,900 + $484,100
$927,000
2010
$10,656 (−5.5%)
$455,800 + $498,200
$954,000
2009
$11,277 (+0.6%)
$447,200 + $488,800
$936,000
2008
$11,209
$473,000 + $517,000
$990,000
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
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Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.72 Acres
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
4,664
Year built
1986
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10227158
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 3
Garage (Maximum): 3
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Room for Oversized Vehicle
Garage Spaces: 3
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bedrooms: Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-In Closet
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathroom Description: Bidet, Double Sinks, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary (Stall Shower(s)), Shower Over Tub
Room Information
Laundry Room, Utility Room
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Family Room, Formal Dining Room