Iconic cabin nestled on 40,729 sq. ft. level lot on N. Rodeo Gulch Road in Soquel. Just one mile inland off Soquel Drive. Serene country setting, while located in close proximity to beaches, shopping, hospital, restaurants, college, and highway 1 access. This modest cabin has been a vacation home for several generations offering incredible upside potential with possibility to expand. Condition of property may inhibit conventional financing. Utilities include: private well, septic and propane. Reports available upon request.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.94 acresLot Size
$1,468Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
10 spacesParking
Listed by Jacqueline Heath•DRE #01435737• Jacqueline M Heath, Broker
Contact: 408-892-8944
Bought with RECIP RECIP•DRE #00000000• Out of Area Office
Iconic cabin nestled on 40,729 sq. ft. level lot on N. Rodeo Gulch Road in Soquel. Just one mile inland off Soquel Drive. Serene country setting, while located in close proximity to beaches, shopping, hospital, restaurants, college, and highway 1 access. This modest cabin has been a vacation home for several generations offering incredible upside potential with possibility to expand. Condition of property may inhibit conventional financing. Utilities include: private well, septic and propane. Reports available upon request.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,661 (+8.0%)
$437,283 + $8,924
$446,207
2024
$5,243 (+1.9%)
$428,709 + $8,749
$437,458
2023
$5,145 (+1.0%)
$428,709 + $8,749
$437,458
2022
$5,096 (+4.8%)
$420,303 + $8,578
$428,881
2021
$4,865 (+0.8%)
$412,062 + $8,409
$420,471
2020
$4,826 (+858.6%)
$403,982 + $8,245
$412,227
2019
$504 (−2.5%)
$399,840 + $8,160
$408,000
2018
$517 (+0.6%)
$13,129 + $4,943
$18,072
2017
$514 (+2.5%)
$12,619 + $4,751
$17,370
2016
$501 (+32.5%)
$12,619 + $4,751
$17,370
2015
$378 (+1.1%)
$12,372 + $4,658
$17,030
2014
$374 (+0.2%)
$11,947 + $4,498
$16,445
2013
$373 (+3.6%)
$11,947 + $4,498
$16,445
2012
$360 (+1.1%)
$11,893 + $4,478
$16,371
2011
$356 (+0.6%)
$11,660 + $4,390
$16,050
2010
$354 (−0.2%)
$11,431 + $4,304
$15,735
2009
$355 (+1.3%)
$11,346 + $4,272
$15,618
2008
$350
$11,373 + $4,282
$15,655
Tax history for 990 N Rodeo Gulch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,661 (+8.0%)
$437,283 + $8,924
$446,207
2024
$5,243 (+1.9%)
$428,709 + $8,749
$437,458
2023
$5,145 (+1.0%)
$428,709 + $8,749
$437,458
2022
$5,096 (+4.8%)
$420,303 + $8,578
$428,881
2021
$4,865 (+0.8%)
$412,062 + $8,409
$420,471
2020
$4,826 (+858.6%)
$403,982 + $8,245
$412,227
2019
$504 (−2.5%)
$399,840 + $8,160
$408,000
2018
$517 (+0.6%)
$13,129 + $4,943
$18,072
2017
$514 (+2.5%)
$12,619 + $4,751
$17,370
2016
$501 (+32.5%)
$12,619 + $4,751
$17,370
2015
$378 (+1.1%)
$12,372 + $4,658
$17,030
2014
$374 (+0.2%)
$11,947 + $4,498
$16,445
2013
$373 (+3.6%)
$11,947 + $4,498
$16,445
2012
$360 (+1.1%)
$11,893 + $4,478
$16,371
2011
$356 (+0.6%)
$11,660 + $4,390
$16,050
2010
$354 (−0.2%)
$11,431 + $4,304
$15,735
2009
$355 (+1.3%)
$11,346 + $4,272
$15,618
2008
$350
$11,373 + $4,282
$15,655
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.94 Acres
Year renovated
1953
Sq. Ft.
540
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10213117
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Description: Drive Through, No Garage, Uncovered Parking
Parking Spaces: 10
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 1
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 1
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room Information
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Eat in Kitchen
Kitchen Description: Other (See Remarks)
Interior Features
Flooring: Wood
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Stove (Wood)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Style: Cabin
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood
None
Property Features
Communication: Cable TV, DSL
Living Sq. Ft.: 540
Property Information
Property Condition: Fixer Upper
Property Primary ID: 391638
Land Information
Soil: Unknown
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.935
Lot Description: Grade (Level)
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: Existing Septic
Utilities: Propane On Site
Water Information
Water: Well
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Soquel Union Elementary
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Location Information
Directions: Soquel Drive to North Rodeo Gulch Road. Property is on your left, approximately one mile down North Rodeo Gulch Road.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 540
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1953
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10213117
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
New Brighton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
Soquel High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 73-81% chance 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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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
$754,000 – $912,000
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