Cultured Country Charmer cradled in the sunbelt between Corralitos and Green Valley. Enjoy the comforts of this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, featuring a private guest suite with its own kitchen and outside entry, plus a large detached art studio on 1.01 acres on a close-in country road. The home is nestled on a perfectly level lot set back from the road with mature landscaping. A broad sundeck invites you to a verdant back yard with multiple fruit trees and raised bed gardens. Outbuildings include the 700 SF art studio, a wooden sauna, and at the rear of the property a cozy barn and animal pen for your 4-legged 4H friends. Enjoy the convenience of a certified grey water system and a certified rain catchment, making this home both eco-friendly and efficient, while instant hot water in both the main bath and the guest suite ensure comfort. The property is surrounded by lush organic farmland sheltered by the Corralitos hills, providing a peaceful environment with a focus on sustainability.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
1.01 acresLot Size
$753Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Datta Khalsa•DRE #01161050• Main Street Realtors
Contact: 831-818-0181
Bought with Gordon Rudy•DRE #01460336• Schwarzbach Associates
Cultured Country Charmer cradled in the sunbelt between Corralitos and Green Valley. Enjoy the comforts of this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, featuring a private guest suite with its own kitchen and outside entry, plus a large detached art studio on 1.01 acres on a close-in country road. The home is nestled on a perfectly level lot set back from the road with mature landscaping. A broad sundeck invites you to a verdant back yard with multiple fruit trees and raised bed gardens. Outbuildings include the 700 SF art studio, a wooden sauna, and at the rear of the property a cozy barn and animal pen for your 4-legged 4H friends. Enjoy the convenience of a certified grey water system and a certified rain catchment, making this home both eco-friendly and efficient, while instant hot water in both the main bath and the guest suite ensure comfort. The property is surrounded by lush organic farmland sheltered by the Corralitos hills, providing a peaceful environment with a focus on sustainability.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80155702
Dec 26, 2001
Sold
$630,000
$370/sq ft
Dec 26, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Oct 21, 2001
Sold
$630,000
$370/sq ft
Oct 12, 2001
Listed
$629,000
$370/sq ft
SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY UNTIL REMODEL & LANDSCAPE COMPLETED. CLASSIC RANCH HORSE PROP. W/ 3/1 & 1/1 EASILY CONVERTED TO A 4/2. HRDWOOD FLRS, STONE ENTRY SAUNA, HOT TUB, PRIVACY AND PANORAMIC VIEWS! SEPARATE 612 SF OFFICE, STORAGE,
Public Records
Aug 28, 1992
Sold
$246,000
$145/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 8, 1991
Sold
$250,000
$147/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 14, 1986
Sold
$125,500
$74/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 11, 1983
Sold
$62,000
$36/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 11, 1983
Sold
$116,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,450 (+11.4%)
$522,970 + $407,739
$930,709
2024
$10,280 (+1.6%)
$512,715 + $399,744
$912,459
2023
$10,119 (+1.8%)
$512,715 + $399,744
$912,459
2022
$9,935 (+3.0%)
$502,662 + $391,906
$894,568
2021
$9,644 (+1.5%)
$492,806 + $384,221
$877,027
2020
$9,504 (+1.7%)
$483,143 + $376,688
$859,831
2019
$9,342 (+2.6%)
$478,189 + $372,825
$851,014
2018
$9,109 (+0.7%)
$468,813 + $365,515
$834,328
2017
$9,041 (+2.7%)
$450,610 + $351,322
$801,932
2016
$8,805 (+0.8%)
$450,610 + $351,322
$801,932
2015
$8,736 (+2.2%)
$441,774 + $344,434
$786,208
2014
$8,550 (+11.2%)
$426,614 + $332,614
$759,228
2013
$7,690 (+7.1%)
$426,614 + $332,614
$759,228
2012
$7,178 (−10.1%)
$379,205 + $295,651
$674,856
2011
$7,987 (+1.3%)
$364,620 + $284,280
$648,900
2010
$7,887 (−0.3%)
$408,194 + $318,253
$726,447
2009
$7,907 (+2.5%)
$405,143 + $315,874
$721,017
2008
$7,712
$406,105 + $316,624
$722,729
Tax history for 144 Pioneer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,450 (+11.4%)
$522,970 + $407,739
$930,709
2024
$10,280 (+1.6%)
$512,715 + $399,744
$912,459
2023
$10,119 (+1.8%)
$512,715 + $399,744
$912,459
2022
$9,935 (+3.0%)
$502,662 + $391,906
$894,568
2021
$9,644 (+1.5%)
$492,806 + $384,221
$877,027
2020
$9,504 (+1.7%)
$483,143 + $376,688
$859,831
2019
$9,342 (+2.6%)
$478,189 + $372,825
$851,014
2018
$9,109 (+0.7%)
$468,813 + $365,515
$834,328
2017
$9,041 (+2.7%)
$450,610 + $351,322
$801,932
2016
$8,805 (+0.8%)
$450,610 + $351,322
$801,932
2015
$8,736 (+2.2%)
$441,774 + $344,434
$786,208
2014
$8,550 (+11.2%)
$426,614 + $332,614
$759,228
2013
$7,690 (+7.1%)
$426,614 + $332,614
$759,228
2012
$7,178 (−10.1%)
$379,205 + $295,651
$674,856
2011
$7,987 (+1.3%)
$364,620 + $284,280
$648,900
2010
$7,887 (−0.3%)
$408,194 + $318,253
$726,447
2009
$7,907 (+2.5%)
$405,143 + $315,874
$721,017
2008
$7,712
$406,105 + $316,624
$722,729
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
43,996
Year renovated
1954
Sq. Ft.
1,702
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10925103
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on Aug 30, 2025.
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
Carport (Minimum): 1
Parking Description: Room for Oversized Vehicle
Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite/Retreat
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Room Information
Artist Studio
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Room
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Tile), Dishwasher, Oven Range (Gas)
Other
Secondary Living Space Sq. Ft.: 700
Interior Features
Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Fireplace, Wall Furnace
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Mountains, Pasture, Valley
Fencing: Mixed Height/Type, Partial Cross Fenced
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Building Information
Style: Ranch
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,702
Property Information
Property Faces: South
Property Primary ID: 272808
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 1.01
Lot Description: Farm Animals (Permitted), 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
Energy Features: Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic, Septic Connected
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: 700SF ArtStudio
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Location Information
Between Corralitos Road and Green Valley Road.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,702
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1954
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10925103
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views, Green
Home facts updated by owner on Aug 30, 2025
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Bradley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.7mi
5/10
Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
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
0.31% 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
7/10 Air Factor
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.22M – $1.48M
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