Just Listed in Soquel! Leave the Traffic and the Hustle and Bustle of the City Behind and Find Peace and Serenity at this Special Santa Cruz Mountain Property. Located Just 10 Minutes from Soquel Village and a Quick 10 Minute Drive to Hwy 17 and Close to Silicon Valley. Beautiful Ridgetop Home on Over an Acre w/ Mountain and Forest Views. End of the Road Privacy. Amenities Include: Remodeled Kitchen w/ Cherry Cabinets, Granite Counters, and a Built in Wine Fridge! Hardwood Floors Throughout. Approximately 900 Square feet of Decking to Enjoy the Amazing View and Serenity of this Mountain Home. Additional Features Include Updated Bathrooms, New Dual Paned Windows, Two Car Garage, Additional Storage, and Office/Room in the Garage. Additional Parking for RV or a Boat. Capitola Beach is only 6.5 Miles Away. What an Amazing Location! What an Amazing Home! Must see to Appreciate!
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
2.05 acresLot Size
$903Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jean Hung•DRE #01826571• Coldwell Banker-San Jose-Almaden
Contact: 408-472-8754
Bought with Huve Rivas•DRE #01900589• Monterey Bay Properties
PERFECT HILLTOP HM W/ PANORAMIC VIEWS. COMPLETELY PRIVATE, YET ONLY 8 MINS TO SOQ VLGE. H/W FLRS, GRANITE COUNTERS, TILED BTH'S, COZY VERMONT CASTING WOODSTOVE QUALITY THRU OUT. BEAUT LANDSCP ON LGE LVL LOT. TK OLD SAN JOSE TO LAUREL.
Public Records
Mar 15, 1996
Sold
$305,000
$238/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 11, 1994
Sold
$300,000
$234/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 27, 1983
Sold
$128,000
$100/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 30, 1979
Sold
$97,000
$76/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 20, 1977
Sold
$40,000
$31/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 5, 1976
Sold
$42,000
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,774 (+4.8%)
$757,703 + $259,784
$1,017,487
2024
$11,232 (+1.7%)
$742,846 + $254,690
$997,536
2023
$11,047 (+1.3%)
$742,846 + $254,690
$997,536
2022
$10,901 (+30.3%)
$728,280 + $249,696
$977,976
2021
$8,365 (+1.2%)
$714,000 + $244,800
$958,800
2020
$8,268 (+1.7%)
$611,155 + $134,025
$745,180
2019
$8,127 (+1.8%)
$604,889 + $132,651
$737,540
2018
$7,984 (+29.5%)
$593,028 + $130,050
$723,078
2017
$6,165 (+3.6%)
$418,752 + $135,080
$553,832
2016
$5,953 (+3.1%)
$418,752 + $135,080
$553,832
2015
$5,773 (+1.8%)
$410,542 + $132,432
$542,974
2014
$5,669
$396,454 + $127,886
$524,340
2013
$5,673 (+1.9%)
$396,454 + $127,886
$524,340
2012
$5,569 (+2.1%)
$394,662 + $127,308
$521,970
2011
$5,453 (+1.2%)
$386,923 + $124,812
$511,735
2010
$5,386 (−0.6%)
$379,336 + $122,365
$501,701
2009
$5,421 (+2.7%)
$376,501 + $121,450
$497,951
2008
$5,278
$377,395 + $121,739
$499,134
Tax history for 655 Aurora Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,774 (+4.8%)
$757,703 + $259,784
$1,017,487
2024
$11,232 (+1.7%)
$742,846 + $254,690
$997,536
2023
$11,047 (+1.3%)
$742,846 + $254,690
$997,536
2022
$10,901 (+30.3%)
$728,280 + $249,696
$977,976
2021
$8,365 (+1.2%)
$714,000 + $244,800
$958,800
2020
$8,268 (+1.7%)
$611,155 + $134,025
$745,180
2019
$8,127 (+1.8%)
$604,889 + $132,651
$737,540
2018
$7,984 (+29.5%)
$593,028 + $130,050
$723,078
2017
$6,165 (+3.6%)
$418,752 + $135,080
$553,832
2016
$5,953 (+3.1%)
$418,752 + $135,080
$553,832
2015
$5,773 (+1.8%)
$410,542 + $132,432
$542,974
2014
$5,669
$396,454 + $127,886
$524,340
2013
$5,673 (+1.9%)
$396,454 + $127,886
$524,340
2012
$5,569 (+2.1%)
$394,662 + $127,308
$521,970
2011
$5,453 (+1.2%)
$386,923 + $124,812
$511,735
2010
$5,386 (−0.6%)
$379,336 + $122,365
$501,701
2009
$5,421 (+2.7%)
$376,501 + $121,450
$497,951
2008
$5,278
$377,395 + $121,739
$499,134
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
89,298
Year renovated
1966
Sq. Ft.
1,280
Year built
1966
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10301125
Parking Spaces
6
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2022.
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): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: No Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Granite), Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Oven Range (Electric), Refrigerator(s), Wine Refrigerator
Interior Features
Laundry: Hookup (Washer/Dryer)
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Clean Air Certified
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan
Heating: Electric
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Other (See Remarks)
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,280
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 1.052
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
Sewer Septic: Septic Tank/Pump
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Water On Site, Well
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School: Mountain Elementary
Elementary School District: Mountain Elementary
High School: Soquel High
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,280
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 2.05 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: 1966
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10301125
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views
Home facts updated by owner on Jul 12, 2022
Around this home
Schools
Mountain Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
Branciforte Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.3mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 13 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$1.11M – $1.35M
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