Striking bay-ocean views just 3 miles to Soquel Drive. Open floor plan with downstairs quarters and detached cottage. Existing above ground pool not operational. RA zoning may allow horses-livestock-vineyards. Area of fine homes no through traffic. A challenging fixer with great possible rewards. Views from UCSC to Monterey over bay and ocean. Solar electrical system on roof.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
4.51 acresLot Size
$481Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Benjamin Dunn•DRE #00675554• Santa Cruz Vanguard Realtors
Contact: (831) 426-4715
Bought with Daniel Alvarez•DRE #01237892• David Lyng Real Estate
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
196,455
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
2,942
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10227101
Parking Spaces
6
Basement
No
Accessible
Yes
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on Mar 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.
Fireplace Description: In Family Room, In Living Room, Free-Standing, Fireplace Available
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Electric
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Bay, Mountains, Canyon, Ocean, City Lights
Roof: Other (See Remarks)
Yard/Grounds: Patio(s)/Deck(s) (Covered)
Building Information
Style: Ranch
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Exterior: Brick
Concrete Slab, Foundation Pillars
Building Height (Minimum): 2
Building Height (Maximum): 2
Pool Information
Pool Description: Spa/Hot Tub
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 3,042
Special Features: Bathroom Rail(s), Bathroom Features, Wheelchair Ramp(s)
Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Horse Property Description: Fenced, Unimproved
Property Condition: Fixer Upper
Property Primary ID: 320553
Lot Information
Lot Description: Grade (Sloped Down), Agricultural Use
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
Energy Features: Insulation (Unknown), Insulated Water Heater, Solar Power On Grid, Passive Solar
Sewer Septic: Sewer or Septic Inspection Req'd, Septic Tank/Pump
Water Information
Water: Heater (Electric), Well (Domestic)
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School District: Soquel Union Elementary
Middle School: New Brighton Middle
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Location Information
Directions: Take 41st Avenue turn off to Soquel Avenue, turn left on Soquel to first light, Rodeo Gulch and turn right. Proceed two miles +- and turn left on Hidden Valley. Continue up hill on Hidden Valley and bear right to long driveway with 911 Address on it.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,942
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: No
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 4.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10227101
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green
Home facts updated by owner on Mar 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
New Brighton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
7/10
Soquel High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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 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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Historical weather
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11 hrs
4.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.35M – $1.63M
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