If you love the privacy and tranquility of country living but you also love the beaches and affordability of Santa Cruz, it doesn't get much better than this. This property is almost 6 acres, with a private 6.75 GPM well and a separate driveway that leads to a buildable site for a sizeable ADU. Recent improvements include a new roof, recently refinished hardwood floors, and a new pump for the well. This house features a reverse floor plan with the primary bedroom up top with vaulted ceilings, en-suite bath, and walk in closet. A large kitchen opens up to a spacious living room with lots of light and access to the large second floor decks. Ample deck space and lots of sun make this property perfect for entertaining and spending lots of time outside. A 2 car garage and multiple driveways provide plenty of parking. You are exactly 5 miles and a 15 minute drive from downtown Soquel; this property gives you all the benefits of rural living with the convenience and amenities of Santa Cruz.
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
5.94 acresLot Size
$594Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jesse Collins•DRE #02077797• David Lyng Real Estate
Contact: 831-227-9987
Bought with Cristina Ballerio•DRE #01963063• Keller Williams Palo Alto
Sunny Soquel Hills! Fabulous 3 Br. , 2.5 Ba. , 2339 sq. ft. home on 5.9 sunny acres, surrounded by decks with lovely views. Gorgeous Master Suite with vaulted ceilings and walk-in closet. Huge kitchen and open floor plan with views from every room. Permitted, multi-use room off of lower bedroom with it's own private access. This property is perfect for those who are looking for privacy, coupled with views and sun, this gated property is a winner. Great commute location! Ideally situated within the sought after Mountain Elementary School District.
Public Records
Apr 17, 1989
Sold
$335,000
$143/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 30, 1988
Sold
$77,500
$33/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 7, 1980
Sold
$73,000
$31/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 2, 1977
Sold
$25,500
$11/sq ft
Public Records
May 30, 1975
Sold
$18,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,806 (+42.4%)
$889,542 + $410,958
$1,300,500
2024
$10,401 (+0.9%)
$614,428 + $312,903
$927,331
2023
$10,303 (+1.3%)
$614,428 + $312,903
$927,331
2022
$10,166 (+3.3%)
$602,380 + $306,768
$909,148
2021
$9,843 (+1.2%)
$590,569 + $300,753
$891,322
2020
$9,730 (+1.7%)
$578,989 + $294,856
$873,845
2019
$9,564 (+1.8%)
$573,052 + $291,832
$864,884
2018
$9,397 (+44.6%)
$561,816 + $286,110
$847,926
2017
$6,498 (+3.6%)
$282,977 + $301,961
$584,938
2016
$6,273 (+3.0%)
$282,977 + $301,961
$584,938
2015
$6,090 (+1.8%)
$277,428 + $296,040
$573,468
2014
$5,981
$267,908 + $285,881
$553,789
2013
$5,985 (+1.9%)
$267,908 + $285,881
$553,789
2012
$5,875 (+2.1%)
$266,697 + $284,589
$551,286
2011
$5,753 (+1.3%)
$261,468 + $279,009
$540,477
2010
$5,682 (−0.6%)
$256,341 + $273,538
$529,879
2009
$5,719 (+2.7%)
$254,425 + $271,494
$525,919
2008
$5,568
$255,029 + $272,139
$527,168
Tax history for 550 Nicasio Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,806 (+42.4%)
$889,542 + $410,958
$1,300,500
2024
$10,401 (+0.9%)
$614,428 + $312,903
$927,331
2023
$10,303 (+1.3%)
$614,428 + $312,903
$927,331
2022
$10,166 (+3.3%)
$602,380 + $306,768
$909,148
2021
$9,843 (+1.2%)
$590,569 + $300,753
$891,322
2020
$9,730 (+1.7%)
$578,989 + $294,856
$873,845
2019
$9,564 (+1.8%)
$573,052 + $291,832
$864,884
2018
$9,397 (+44.6%)
$561,816 + $286,110
$847,926
2017
$6,498 (+3.6%)
$282,977 + $301,961
$584,938
2016
$6,273 (+3.0%)
$282,977 + $301,961
$584,938
2015
$6,090 (+1.8%)
$277,428 + $296,040
$573,468
2014
$5,981
$267,908 + $285,881
$553,789
2013
$5,985 (+1.9%)
$267,908 + $285,881
$553,789
2012
$5,875 (+2.1%)
$266,697 + $284,589
$551,286
2011
$5,753 (+1.3%)
$261,468 + $279,009
$540,477
2010
$5,682 (−0.6%)
$256,341 + $273,538
$529,879
2009
$5,719 (+2.7%)
$254,425 + $271,494
$525,919
2008
$5,568
$255,029 + $272,139
$527,168
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.94 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
2,869
Year built
1989
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
09901121
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
A
Agriculture
The purposes of the A Agriculture Zone District are to encourage and provide for noncommercial agricultural uses, such as family farming and animal raising, and to allow limited commercial agricultural activities, on the small amounts of agricultural land remaining in the County which are not designated as commercially suitable, but which still constitute a productive natural resource; to provide for agricultural uses of a higher intensity in rural areas than those allowed in the RA Residential Agricultural Zone District where such use is compatible with the surrounding land uses and the environmental constraints of the land; to maintain options for a diversity of farm operations; to implement the agricultural preservation policy of Chapter 16.50 SCCC; and to maintain productive open space and rural character in the County.
Lot Description: Grade (Sloped Down), Grade (Varies), Private/Secluded
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: A
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Propane On Site
Water Information
Water: Well
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School District: Mountain Elementary
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Location Information
Take Old San Jose Rd. north from Soquel. Left at Casalegno's Market onto Laurel Glen, then look for Nicasio Way on the right about 1.5 miles up Laurel Glen Rd.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,869
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.94 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 09901121
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Mountain Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.5mi
9/10
Branciforte Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.1mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 92° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.32M – $1.60M
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