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Off market aug 2022 for $1.7M

$1,965,675

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $11,491/mo

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3,601

sq ft

981 Soquel San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA 95073

About this home

Family compound above Soquel Creek very close to Anna Jean Cummings park. Over an acre of sunny land with beautiful views of the Soquel valley. Perfect access to highway 17 or commute to San Jose using Old San Jose Road. Separate 2 bedroom ADU, two garages, fountains, open large family and living rooms, solar panels, hot tub, and endless pool and on and on. Nothing on the market comes close to having the amenities this property enjoys.

Single-familyProperty Type

1949Year Built

1.09 acresLot Size

$546Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 car garageParking

Listed by Doug Byrd •DRE #00604796 • Monterey Bay Realty

Listed by Kristin Wilson •DRE #02179193 • Monterey Bay Realty

Bought with Kathleen Zech •DRE #01883107 • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81889755

Redfin Estimate

$1,965,675

$231K since sold in August 2022$118K since October

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This home's estimate is 45.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.35M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$1,479,145
A
3 beds3.5 baths2,319 sq ft
230 Pestana Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
SOLD NOV 2, 2026
$1,199,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,462 sq ft
4000 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$850,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,751 sq ft
4601 Fairway Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,605,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,798 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,560,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,364 sq ft
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F
3 beds2.5 baths1,743 sq ft
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Market trends in 95073, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.9%

1.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$444 MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

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$625,000
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Sale history for 981 Soquel San Jose Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81889755

Aug 15, 2022

Sold

$1,735,000

$482/sq ft

Aug 3, 2022

Pending

—

Jul 9, 2022

Contingent

—

May 31, 2022

Price Changed

$1,895,000

$526/sq ft

May 10, 2022

Listed

$2,200,000

$611/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80019232

May 15, 2019

Listing Removed

—

MLSListings #ML81411402

Jul 9, 2014

Sold

$1,295,000

$360/sq ft

May 12, 2014

Price Changed

$1,349,000

$375/sq ft

May 12, 2014

Pending

—

May 12, 2014

Pending

—

Apr 8, 2014

Listed

$1,495,000

$415/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80048383

Mar 13, 2001

Sold

$800,000

$222/sq ft

Jan 17, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Nov 18, 2000

Listed

$995,000

$276/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 29, 1987

Sold

$545,000

$151/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 4, 1985

Sold

$320,000

$89/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$23,375 (+7.0%)

$1,124,880 + $716,315

$1,841,195

2024

$21,836 (+16.6%)

$1,081,200 + $688,500

$1,769,700

2023

$18,734 (+1.3%)

$1,081,200 + $688,500

$1,769,700

2022

$18,488 (+3.1%)

$598,384 + $897,576

$1,495,960

2021

$17,930 (+1.1%)

$586,651 + $879,976

$1,466,627

2020

$17,730 (+2.4%)

$575,148 + $862,722

$1,437,870

2019

$17,311 (+1.7%)

$569,251 + $853,876

$1,423,127

2018

$17,020 (+1.4%)

$558,089 + $837,133

$1,395,222

2017

$16,781 (+5.7%)

$536,418 + $804,626

$1,341,044

2016

$15,876 (+1.9%)

$536,418 + $804,626

$1,341,044

2015

$15,576 (+25.1%)

$525,900 + $788,849

$1,314,749

2014

$12,452 (+11.9%)

$430,227 + $584,107

$1,014,334

2013

$11,124 (+3.4%)

$430,227 + $584,107

$1,014,334

2012

$10,754 (−10.3%)

$374,920 + $510,782

$885,702

2011

$11,984 (+4.1%)

$360,500 + $491,137

$851,637

2010

$11,516

$411,651 + $558,889

$970,540

2009

$11,524 (+3.0%)

$408,574 + $525,311

$933,885

2008

$11,185

$409,545 + $526,559

$936,104

Tax history for 981 Soquel San Jose Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$23,375 (+7.0%)

$1,124,880 + $716,315

$1,841,195

2024

$21,836 (+16.6%)

$1,081,200 + $688,500

$1,769,700

2023

$18,734 (+1.3%)

$1,081,200 + $688,500

$1,769,700

2022

$18,488 (+3.1%)

$598,384 + $897,576

$1,495,960

2021

$17,930 (+1.1%)

$586,651 + $879,976

$1,466,627

2020

$17,730 (+2.4%)

$575,148 + $862,722

$1,437,870

2019

$17,311 (+1.7%)

$569,251 + $853,876

$1,423,127

2018

$17,020 (+1.4%)

$558,089 + $837,133

$1,395,222

2017

$16,781 (+5.7%)

$536,418 + $804,626

$1,341,044

2016

$15,876 (+1.9%)

$536,418 + $804,626

$1,341,044

2015

$15,576 (+25.1%)

$525,900 + $788,849

$1,314,749

2014

$12,452 (+11.9%)

$430,227 + $584,107

$1,014,334

2013

$11,124 (+3.4%)

$430,227 + $584,107

$1,014,334

2012

$10,754 (−10.3%)

$374,920 + $510,782

$885,702

2011

$11,984 (+4.1%)

$360,500 + $491,137

$851,637

2010

$11,516

$411,651 + $558,889

$970,540

2009

$11,524 (+3.0%)

$408,574 + $525,311

$933,885

2008

$11,185

$409,545 + $526,559

$936,104

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.09 Acres

Year renovated

2000

Sq. Ft.

3,601

Year built

1949

Style

Vacant Land

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

10421128

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Has Attached Garage: Yes

Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest/Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3

Dining Room Information
Formal Dining Room

Family Room Information
Separate Family Room

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas Starter

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Composition

Year Built
Year Built Details: 2

Property Features
Additional Legal ADU Type: Accessory Dwelling Unit

Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 3,601

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Central Forced Air

Utility Information
Gas: Public Utilities
Utilities: Public Utilities, Public Water
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School District: Soquel Union Elementary
High School District: Santa Cruz City High

Location Information
MLS Area: Soquel
Street Name: Soquel San Jose
Street Number: 981

WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 9

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,601
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.09 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10421128

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 5, 2026

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Soquel Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

6/10

New Brighton Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

7/10

Soquel High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

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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Soquel, CA • 95073

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Estimated sale price

$1.87M – $2.26M

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Home values near 981 Soquel San Jose Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1145 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1890 Sq. Ft.	$1,486,754
895 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1204 Sq. Ft.	$957,091
4610 Shauna Ct, Soquel, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2322 Sq. Ft.	$1,444,238
4613 Shauna Ct, Soquel, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 880 Sq. Ft.	$979,339
4493 Merlin Way, Soquel, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2331 Sq. Ft.	$1,510,081
999 Soquel San Jose Rd Spc 31, Soquel, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$309,702
999 Soquel San Jose Rd Spc 82, Soquel, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 944 Sq. Ft.	$260,705

Address	Redfin Estimate
1051 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2900 Sq. Ft.	$2,129,851
893 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1517 Sq. Ft.	$1,091,345
4608 Shauna Ct, Soquel, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2246 Sq. Ft.	$1,496,795
4607 Shauna Ct, Soquel, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$1,673,062
4499 Merlin Way, Soquel, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2132 Sq. Ft.	$1,473,958
999 Soquel San Jose Rd Spc 66, Soquel, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 600 Sq. Ft.	$276,216
999 Soquel San Jose Rd Spc 9, Soquel, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 800 Sq. Ft.	$437,815

Address	Redfin Estimate
899 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1919 Sq. Ft.	$1,322,330
4612 Shauna Ct, Soquel, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2350 Sq. Ft.	$1,414,494
4606 Shauna Ct, Soquel, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1995 Sq. Ft.	$1,514,205
4605 Shauna Ct, Soquel, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2315 Sq. Ft.	$1,449,265
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999 Soquel San Jose Rd Spc 85, Soquel, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 800 Sq. Ft.	$279,064
999 Soquel San Jose Rd Spc 6, Soquel, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 590 Sq. Ft.	$334,697

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