Fabulous views of the Soquel Creek Valley and Open Spaces. Tranquil and peaceful once you get inside this lovely home. Two bright bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms with marble counter tops and tile flooring. Closet organizers in both bedrooms! The kitchen is large and open with views of nature through large dual pane windows. Stainless Steel farm sink and appliances with timeless white kitchen cabinetry. Outdoor living at its best with this new and large 600SF redwood deck. The utility room near the kitchen currently serves as an indoor laundry area AND office nook with a view! 350 SF Basement/Storage/Workshop area with concrete floor for all your storage needs! Ready to move it. Less than a mile walk to Soquel Village. Great Commute location: 4 miles to Santa Cruz, 16 miles to Los Gatos, 28 miles to Monterey. Previously operated as a Vacation Rental in high demand!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
3,790 sq ftLot Size
$845Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Deborah Wood•DRE #01104577• Bayview Realty
Bought with Steven Owens•DRE #01829340• Coldwell Banker Realty
Fabulous views of the Soquel Creek Valley and Open Spaces. Tranquil and peaceful once you get inside this lovely home. Two bright bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms with marble counter tops and tile flooring. Closet organizers in both bedrooms! The kitchen is large and open with views of nature through large dual pane windows. Stainless Steel farm sink and appliances with timeless white kitchen cabinetry. Outdoor living at its best with this new and large 600SF redwood deck. The utility room near the kitchen currently serves as an indoor laundry area AND office nook with a view! 350 SF Basement/Storage/Workshop area with concrete floor for all your storage needs! Ready to move it. Less than a mile walk to Soquel Village. Great Commute location: 4 miles to Santa Cruz, 16 miles to Los Gatos, 28 miles to Monterey. Previously operated as a Vacation Rental in high demand!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80743915
Dec 15, 2016
Listing Removed
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MLSListings #ML81425337
Sep 15, 2014
Sold
$520,000
$435/sq ft
Aug 15, 2014
Pending
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Aug 8, 2014
Relisted
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Aug 6, 2014
Pending
—
Jul 15, 2014
Listed
$529,000
$443/sq ft
MLSListings #ML81207048
Sep 13, 2012
Sold
$260,000
$218/sq ft
Sep 1, 2012
Pending
—
Aug 2, 2012
Pending
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Jul 23, 2012
Relisted
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Jul 23, 2012
Listing Removed
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Jul 10, 2012
Price Changed
$274,900
$230/sq ft
Jun 26, 2012
Relisted
—
Jun 19, 2012
Pending
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Jun 6, 2012
Relisted
—
Jun 2, 2012
Pending
—
May 23, 2012
Price Changed
$299,900
$251/sq ft
May 4, 2012
Price Changed
$339,900
$284/sq ft
Apr 11, 2012
Price Changed
$354,900
$297/sq ft
Mar 24, 2012
Price Changed
$369,900
$310/sq ft
Feb 24, 2012
Listed
$389,000
$326/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 30, 2005
Sold
$544,000
$455/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80522579
Jun 30, 2005
Listing Removed
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May 6, 2005
Sold
$544,000
$455/sq ft
Apr 29, 2005
Listed
$525,000
$439/sq ft
Public Records
May 24, 2002
Sold
$349,000
$292/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80215140
May 24, 2002
Listing Removed
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Apr 16, 2002
Sold
$349,000
$292/sq ft
Apr 1, 2002
Listed
$359,000
$300/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 18, 1998
Sold
$169,000
$141/sq ft
MLSListings #ML89827546
Sep 18, 1998
Listing Removed
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Aug 25, 1998
Sold
$169,000
$141/sq ft
Jun 25, 1998
Listed
$168,000
$141/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 29, 1978
Sold
$59,000
$49/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 20, 1975
Sold
$28,000
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,653 (+7.5%)
$601,627 + $200,542
$802,169
2024
$9,914 (+2.4%)
$578,265 + $192,755
$771,020
2023
$9,678 (+1.4%)
$578,265 + $192,755
$771,020
2022
$9,546 (+3.6%)
$566,927 + $188,976
$755,903
2021
$9,210 (+1.1%)
$555,811 + $185,270
$741,081
2020
$9,109 (+2.4%)
$544,912 + $181,637
$726,549
2019
$8,898 (+25.3%)
$539,325 + $179,775
$719,100
2018
$7,103 (+1.5%)
$528,750 + $176,250
$705,000
2017
$7,002 (+5.5%)
$323,093 + $215,395
$538,488
2016
$6,639 (+3.1%)
$323,093 + $215,395
$538,488
2015
$6,441 (+73.6%)
$316,758 + $211,172
$527,930
2014
$3,710 (−0.1%)
$175,795 + $85,386
$261,181
2013
$3,715 (−22.9%)
$175,795 + $85,386
$261,181
2012
$4,822 (−5.2%)
$175,000 + $85,000
$260,000
2011
$5,087 (−1.7%)
$221,952 + $147,968
$369,920
2010
$5,174 (+0.2%)
$238,272 + $158,848
$397,120
2009
$5,163 (−15.3%)
$244,800 + $163,200
$408,000
2008
$6,097
$244,800 + $163,200
$408,000
Tax history for 857 Old San Jose Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,653 (+7.5%)
$601,627 + $200,542
$802,169
2024
$9,914 (+2.4%)
$578,265 + $192,755
$771,020
2023
$9,678 (+1.4%)
$578,265 + $192,755
$771,020
2022
$9,546 (+3.6%)
$566,927 + $188,976
$755,903
2021
$9,210 (+1.1%)
$555,811 + $185,270
$741,081
2020
$9,109 (+2.4%)
$544,912 + $181,637
$726,549
2019
$8,898 (+25.3%)
$539,325 + $179,775
$719,100
2018
$7,103 (+1.5%)
$528,750 + $176,250
$705,000
2017
$7,002 (+5.5%)
$323,093 + $215,395
$538,488
2016
$6,639 (+3.1%)
$323,093 + $215,395
$538,488
2015
$6,441 (+73.6%)
$316,758 + $211,172
$527,930
2014
$3,710 (−0.1%)
$175,795 + $85,386
$261,181
2013
$3,715 (−22.9%)
$175,795 + $85,386
$261,181
2012
$4,822 (−5.2%)
$175,000 + $85,000
$260,000
2011
$5,087 (−1.7%)
$221,952 + $147,968
$369,920
2010
$5,174 (+0.2%)
$238,272 + $158,848
$397,120
2009
$5,163 (−15.3%)
$244,800 + $163,200
$408,000
2008
$6,097
$244,800 + $163,200
$408,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3,790 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,195
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10421105
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Off-Street Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More Than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Features: Full on Ground Floor
Appliances
Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Gas Oven Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Information
Eat-In Kitchen
Family Room Information
No Family Room
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Wood Stove
Has Fireplace: Yes
Flooring Information
Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Interior Features
Interior Features: Skylight(s)
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Utility Room
Room Information
Room Type: Workshop
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation Details: Slab, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Stories
Stories: 1
Year Built
Year Built Details: 6
Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 1,195
Direction Faces: West
View
View: Valley
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)
Utility Information
Gas: Public Utilities
Utilities: Public Utilities, Public Water
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: Soquel Union Elementary
High School: Soquel High
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Location Information
MLS Area: Soquel
Street Name: Old San Jose
Street Number: 857
WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 29
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,195
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,790 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10421105
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Soquel Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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New Brighton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
Soquel High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
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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
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
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Estimated sale price
$960,000 – $1.16M
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