Enjoy the expansive Forest, Bay and City light views from this spectacular view home located at the top of a private, gated road just minutes from Corralitos Market. This sunny 3 bed, 3 bath home offers an open floor plan w beautiful Brazilian teak flooring throughout. Updated appliances & Solar power make this home extremely cost efficient. A spacious deck & indoor pool are a perfect place to relax. Fruit orchard, lawn, & garden building gives plenty of room for a gardener, hobbiest or artist to enjoy!
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
4.19 acresLot Size
$427Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Karen Grellas•DRE #01740689• Strock Real Estate
Contact: 408-209-9114
Bought with Duane Adam•DRE #00863593• Sotheby’s International Realty
GR8 home located in sm gated community with end of the road privacy, views from most rooms to Monterey. Ammenities include tiled courtyard & patio entry surrounded by terraced gardens with fruit trees; lg kitchen with pantry; lg formal dining rm; sunken LR with cathedral ceiling; 2987SF of living space + est 1100 SF indoor solar pool(easy convert to living space; large MBR with 2 walk-in closets.
MLSListings #ML80201487
May 27, 2002
Listing Removed
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Apr 9, 2002
Sold
$799,950
$194/sq ft
Jan 11, 2002
Listed
$799,950
$194/sq ft
WELL BUILT HOME LOCATED IN A PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY. VAULTED CEILNGS, LIGHT & SPACIOUS. FIREPLACE & WOODSTOVE IN DEN & LIV RM. VIRTUAL TOUR @WWW. GCAMP. COM OCEAN & VLY VIEWS ADD THE TRANQUILITY OF THIS SETTING. DEER FENCED GARDEN & YARD
Public Records
Apr 22, 1983
Sold
$77,000
$19/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 20, 1973
Sold
$1,000
$0/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,647 (+7.5%)
$651,089 + $562,291
$1,213,380
2024
$13,622 (+1.6%)
$638,322 + $551,265
$1,189,587
2023
$13,404 (+1.9%)
$638,322 + $551,265
$1,189,587
2022
$13,153 (+2.7%)
$625,806 + $540,456
$1,166,262
2021
$12,806 (+1.5%)
$613,535 + $529,859
$1,143,394
2020
$12,617 (+3.7%)
$601,505 + $519,470
$1,120,975
2019
$12,162 (+2.6%)
$595,338 + $514,143
$1,109,481
2018
$11,854 (+0.8%)
$583,664 + $498,768
$1,082,432
2017
$11,763 (+2.7%)
$561,000 + $479,400
$1,040,400
2016
$11,453 (+33.1%)
$561,000 + $479,400
$1,040,400
2015
$8,607 (+2.2%)
$550,000 + $470,000
$1,020,000
2014
$8,423 (+5.7%)
$292,635 + $438,952
$731,587
2013
$7,970 (+7.1%)
$292,635 + $438,952
$731,587
2012
$7,445 (−3.5%)
$273,728 + $410,592
$684,320
2011
$7,718 (−15.7%)
$263,200 + $394,800
$658,000
2010
$9,158 (−5.3%)
$274,400 + $411,600
$686,000
2009
$9,671 (−1.5%)
$286,988 + $544,960
$831,948
2008
$9,822
$303,545 + $576,400
$879,945
Tax history for 1161 Avocado Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,647 (+7.5%)
$651,089 + $562,291
$1,213,380
2024
$13,622 (+1.6%)
$638,322 + $551,265
$1,189,587
2023
$13,404 (+1.9%)
$638,322 + $551,265
$1,189,587
2022
$13,153 (+2.7%)
$625,806 + $540,456
$1,166,262
2021
$12,806 (+1.5%)
$613,535 + $529,859
$1,143,394
2020
$12,617 (+3.7%)
$601,505 + $519,470
$1,120,975
2019
$12,162 (+2.6%)
$595,338 + $514,143
$1,109,481
2018
$11,854 (+0.8%)
$583,664 + $498,768
$1,082,432
2017
$11,763 (+2.7%)
$561,000 + $479,400
$1,040,400
2016
$11,453 (+33.1%)
$561,000 + $479,400
$1,040,400
2015
$8,607 (+2.2%)
$550,000 + $470,000
$1,020,000
2014
$8,423 (+5.7%)
$292,635 + $438,952
$731,587
2013
$7,970 (+7.1%)
$292,635 + $438,952
$731,587
2012
$7,445 (−3.5%)
$273,728 + $410,592
$684,320
2011
$7,718 (−15.7%)
$263,200 + $394,800
$658,000
2010
$9,158 (−5.3%)
$274,400 + $411,600
$686,000
2009
$9,671 (−1.5%)
$286,988 + $544,960
$831,948
2008
$9,822
$303,545 + $576,400
$879,945
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.19 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
4,117
Year built
1988
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10710149
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Electric Car Hookup, Room for Oversized Vehicle
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Skylight, Stall Shower, Sunken/Garden Tub
Amenities: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s), Wet Bar
Living Sq. Ft.: 4,117
Security Features: Security Lights
Special Features: Bathroom Features
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 296923
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 4.19
Lot Description: Grade (Sloped Up)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Other (See Remarks)
Zoning: su
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: Yes
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star HVAC, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight(s), Solar Heating (Pool), Solar Power, Solar Power On Grid, Thermostat Controller
Sewer Septic: Septic Tank/Pump
Utilities: Solar
Water Information
Water: Private/Mutual, Well
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
HOA Information
Has HOA
Fees Include: Other (See Remarks)
HOA Fee: $15
HOA Name: Avocado Rd Homeowners Association
School Information
Elementary School: Bradley Elementary
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Middle School: Aptos Junior High
High School: Aptos High
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Location Information
Freedom Blvd to Hames Rd to BrownValley, left onto Avocado Rd, call agent for gate code
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,117
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.19 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10710149
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
Bradley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.9mi
5/10
Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.5mi
5/10
Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° 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
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.67M – $2.02M
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