Tucked into the eastern Pajaro Valley foothills, with a potential Santa Cruz appalachia designation, this 21+ acre, sun drenched property has all the ingredients for a spectacular small family farm. Here you have end of the road privacy with a private gate, a 3 bedroom, 1 bath farm house that is surrounded by fully fenced abundant grazing acres, a year round pond, multiple stalls for your head of cattle or horses & excellent south west sun exposure. If you see your legacy as a farmer then you will be excited to see the productive well, 5,000sf+ of greenhouses, some raspberry hoops with pots, the spacious processing facility with multiple refrigerated rooms, 200 amps of 220 volt, 3 phase power, and natural gas stubbed to the property. There are even quite a few mature avocado trees to start your home orchard. The only question that remains is what legacy do you want to create here?
Single-familyProperty Type
1944Year Built
21.57 acresLot Size
$1,533Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
15 spacesParking
Listed by Charles Allen•DRE #00357826• KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Listed by The The Portola Group•DRE #70010159• KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Contact: 831-818-1069
Bought with The The Portola Group•DRE #70010159• KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Amazing, full sun 21.5 acre ranch at the end of the road! Sun drenched land + 2+bedroom house + large refrigerated storage has heaps of potential as an income producing rental, a working ranch or produce! CA zoning! Lower part of property is flat and houses goats, stables horses, cows and produces income, multiple outbuildings, huge refrigerated storage, and storage buildings. Upper portion of the property has a 2 bedroom ranch home! From there the land gently slopes up and is currently used for grazing and horse riding. This is a unique property that needs a little work. Do not drive by the property or enter the property. Agent accompanied, appointment showings only. Cash only. More pics coming.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,908 (+38.9%)
$1,071,000 + $306,000
$1,377,000
2024
$12,169
$825,484 + $234,259
$1,059,743
Tax history for 189 Hughes Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,908 (+38.9%)
$1,071,000 + $306,000
$1,377,000
2024
$12,169
$825,484 + $234,259
$1,059,743
*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
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
21.57 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,300
Year built
1944
Style
Ranch
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
11007122
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
CA
Commercial Agriculture
The purposes of the CA Commercial Agriculture Zone District are to preserve the commercial agricultural lands within Santa Cruz County which are a limited and irreplaceable natural resource, to maintain the economic integrity of the economic farm units comprising the commercial agricultural areas of the County, to implement the agricultural preservation policy of SCCC 16.50.010, and to maintain and enhance the general welfare of the County as a whole by preserving and protecting agriculture, one of the County’s major industries. Within the CA Commercial Agriculture Zone District, commercial agriculture shall be encouraged to the exclusion of other land uses which may conflict with it.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Description: Covered Parking, Gate/Door Opener, Off-Site Parking, Parking Area
Parking Spaces: 15
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room Information
Family Room Description: Other (See Remarks)
Dining Room Description: Other (See Remarks)
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Complete Perimeter, Fenced
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Pillars/Posts/Piers
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 988
Property Information
Horse Property: Yes
Property Primary ID: 583975
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 21.575
Lot Description: Grade (Rolling), Pond On Site
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: CA
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Septic Standard
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Propane On Site, Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,300
Stories: —
Lot Size: 21.57 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1944
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 11007122
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Ann Soldo Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi
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Lakeview Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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Pajaro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.3mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 91° expected this year, 17 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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Watsonville, CA • 95076
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Estimated sale price
$1.44M – $1.74M
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