Beautiful 8.7 acre property surrounded by majestic redwood trees with plenty of useable land. Very private surroundings in a country environment, yet only within minutes to Capitola Village. This is an excellent opportunity to rebuild existing 2,300 square feet home or to build your dream home. There are multiple structures; an extra-large shed/barn with a loft and finished interior, a green house, an oversized detached garage with room for an RV and a large workshop. It also includes a picnic area between the creek and a redwood fairy ring, two secluded areas for RVs with hookups, many fruit trees and vines, several garden boxes to grow your favorite vegetables and an electrical solar panel system. Buyer to investigate redevelopment of property with Santa Cruz Planning Department.
Vacant landProperty Type
1942Year Built
8.7 acresLot Size
$176,033Price/Acres
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ed Lafosse•DRE #00864594• Lafosse Asset Management
Bought with Mark Szychowski•DRE #00858200• Delaveaga Properties
Source:MLSListings #ML81723935
Redfin Estimate
$1,531,486
$411K since sold in December 2020$9,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 8.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.41M) of 6 comparable homes.
Beautiful 8.7 acre property surrounded by majestic redwood trees with plenty of useable land. Very private surroundings in a country environment, yet only within minutes to Capitola Village. This is an excellent opportunity to rebuild existing 2,300 square feet home or to build your dream home. There are multiple structures; an extra-large shed/barn with a loft and finished interior, a green house, an oversized detached garage with room for an RV and a large workshop. It also includes a picnic area between the creek and a redwood fairy ring, two secluded areas for RVs with hookups, many fruit trees and vines, several garden boxes to grow your favorite vegetables and an electrical solar panel system. Buyer to investigate redevelopment of property with Santa Cruz Planning Department.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,915 (+4.7%)
$974,189 + $238,135
$1,212,324
2024
$13,289 (+1.7%)
$955,087 + $233,466
$1,188,553
2023
$13,072 (+1.3%)
$955,087 + $233,466
$1,188,553
2022
$12,901 (+3.0%)
$936,360 + $228,888
$1,165,248
2021
$12,525 (+37.3%)
$918,000 + $224,400
$1,142,400
2020
$9,122 (+542.0%)
$900,000 + $220,000
$1,120,000
2019
$1,421 (+7.3%)
$744,600 + $71,400
$816,000
2018
$1,324 (+3.3%)
$50,070 + $50,812
$100,882
2017
$1,282 (+3.0%)
$48,126 + $48,838
$96,964
2016
$1,245 (+12.0%)
$48,126 + $48,838
$96,964
2015
$1,112 (+1.6%)
$47,182 + $47,880
$95,062
2014
$1,094
$45,564 + $46,236
$91,800
2013
$1,093 (+2.5%)
$45,564 + $46,236
$91,800
2012
$1,066 (+1.9%)
$45,358 + $46,028
$91,386
2011
$1,046 (+1.1%)
$44,468 + $45,126
$89,594
2010
$1,034 (−0.5%)
$43,596 + $44,241
$87,837
2009
$1,040 (+2.4%)
$43,270 + $43,910
$87,180
2008
$1,015
$43,373 + $44,014
$87,387
Tax history for 5585 Old San Jose Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,915 (+4.7%)
$974,189 + $238,135
$1,212,324
2024
$13,289 (+1.7%)
$955,087 + $233,466
$1,188,553
2023
$13,072 (+1.3%)
$955,087 + $233,466
$1,188,553
2022
$12,901 (+3.0%)
$936,360 + $228,888
$1,165,248
2021
$12,525 (+37.3%)
$918,000 + $224,400
$1,142,400
2020
$9,122 (+542.0%)
$900,000 + $220,000
$1,120,000
2019
$1,421 (+7.3%)
$744,600 + $71,400
$816,000
2018
$1,324 (+3.3%)
$50,070 + $50,812
$100,882
2017
$1,282 (+3.0%)
$48,126 + $48,838
$96,964
2016
$1,245 (+12.0%)
$48,126 + $48,838
$96,964
2015
$1,112 (+1.6%)
$47,182 + $47,880
$95,062
2014
$1,094
$45,564 + $46,236
$91,800
2013
$1,093 (+2.5%)
$45,564 + $46,236
$91,800
2012
$1,066 (+1.9%)
$45,358 + $46,028
$91,386
2011
$1,046 (+1.1%)
$44,468 + $45,126
$89,594
2010
$1,034 (−0.5%)
$43,596 + $44,241
$87,837
2009
$1,040 (+2.4%)
$43,270 + $43,910
$87,180
2008
$1,015
$43,373 + $44,014
$87,387
*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: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,305
Building Sq. Ft: 2,305
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 620
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 378,928
Municipality Name: MOUNTAIN
Acres: 8.699
Zoning Code: RA
County Use Description: RURAL 5-19.99 ACRES
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: MOUNTAIN
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,305
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8.7 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1942
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 09907101
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Mountain Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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Branciforte Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.2mi
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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 92° expected this year, 15 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
$1.46M – $1.76M
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