Country contemporary next to Poppy Hill with pano views of the valley, walking distance to creek & store. Lovely remodel w/ vaulted ceilings, oak floors, great deck+flagstone fireplace to set the tone. Bonus 600SF downstairs w/ 8'ceilings!
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
9,540 sq ftLot Size
$702Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Datta Khalsa•DRE #01161050• Main Street Realtors
Bought with KATHY COLFER KATHY COLFER• Network Alliance Real Estate
Source:MLSListings #ML80384024
Redfin Estimate
$1,063,074
$188K since sold in May 2007$16K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 44.5% higher than the average sale price ($736K) of 5 comparable homes.
Country contemporary next to Poppy Hill with pano views of the valley, walking distance to creek & store. Lovely remodel w/ vaulted ceilings, oak floors, great deck+flagstone fireplace to set the tone. Bonus 600SF downstairs w/ 8'ceilings!
Public Records
Jun 9, 1989
Sold
$185,000
$122/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 24, 1985
Sold
$127,500
$84/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1977
Sold
$47,000
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,255 (+7.5%)
$823,973 + $348,346
$1,172,319
2024
$13,258 (+1.6%)
$807,816 + $341,516
$1,149,332
2023
$13,047 (+1.9%)
$807,816 + $341,516
$1,149,332
2022
$12,804 (+32.2%)
$791,977 + $334,820
$1,126,797
2021
$9,689 (+6.9%)
$776,448 + $328,254
$1,104,702
2020
$9,066 (−3.3%)
$496,989 + $331,322
$828,311
2019
$9,376 (+4.5%)
$465,241 + $310,157
$775,398
2018
$8,970 (+4.5%)
$491,134 + $327,419
$818,553
2017
$8,583 (+8.4%)
$445,314 + $296,873
$742,187
2016
$7,920 (+5.1%)
$445,314 + $296,873
$742,187
2015
$7,536 (+10.7%)
$412,327 + $274,883
$687,210
2014
$6,809 (+14.9%)
$350,438 + $233,626
$584,064
2013
$5,924 (+6.9%)
$350,438 + $233,626
$584,064
2012
$5,539 (−3.4%)
$299,520 + $199,680
$499,200
2011
$5,733 (−25.0%)
$288,000 + $192,000
$480,000
2010
$7,647
$300,000 + $200,000
$500,000
2009
$7,648 (−12.2%)
$479,700 + $202,800
$682,500
2008
$8,714
$479,700 + $202,800
$682,500
Tax history for 1290 Amesti Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,255 (+7.5%)
$823,973 + $348,346
$1,172,319
2024
$13,258 (+1.6%)
$807,816 + $341,516
$1,149,332
2023
$13,047 (+1.9%)
$807,816 + $341,516
$1,149,332
2022
$12,804 (+32.2%)
$791,977 + $334,820
$1,126,797
2021
$9,689 (+6.9%)
$776,448 + $328,254
$1,104,702
2020
$9,066 (−3.3%)
$496,989 + $331,322
$828,311
2019
$9,376 (+4.5%)
$465,241 + $310,157
$775,398
2018
$8,970 (+4.5%)
$491,134 + $327,419
$818,553
2017
$8,583 (+8.4%)
$445,314 + $296,873
$742,187
2016
$7,920 (+5.1%)
$445,314 + $296,873
$742,187
2015
$7,536 (+10.7%)
$412,327 + $274,883
$687,210
2014
$6,809 (+14.9%)
$350,438 + $233,626
$584,064
2013
$5,924 (+6.9%)
$350,438 + $233,626
$584,064
2012
$5,539 (−3.4%)
$299,520 + $199,680
$499,200
2011
$5,733 (−25.0%)
$288,000 + $192,000
$480,000
2010
$7,647
$300,000 + $200,000
$500,000
2009
$7,648 (−12.2%)
$479,700 + $202,800
$682,500
2008
$8,714
$479,700 + $202,800
$682,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Roof Shape Type: Wood
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,514
Building Sq. Ft: 1,514
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 360
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,540
Municipality Name: PAJARO VALLEY
Acres: 0.219
Zoning Code: RA
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: PAJARO VALLEY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,514
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,540 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10820129
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Bradley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
5/10
Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being 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
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14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.01M – $1.22M
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