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
$1,275Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
15 spacesParking
Listed by Charles Allen•DRE #00357826• KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Listed by The Portola The Portola Group•DRE #70010159• KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Bought with The Portola 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%)
$1,092,420 + $312,120
$1,404,540
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%)
$1,092,420 + $312,120
$1,404,540
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 Nov 5, 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
# of Total Parking Spaces: 15
Parking Features: Covered Parking, Gate/Door Opener, Off-Site Parking, Parking Area
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Fencing: Complete Perimeter
Year Built
Year Built Details: 2
Farm Information
Is Horse Property: Yes
Lot Information
Lot Features: Rolling (Grade)
Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 988
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central Forced Air
Utility Information
Gas: Propane On Site, Public Utilities
Utilities: Propane, Public Utilities
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Location Information
MLS Area: Amesti / Green Valley Road
Street Name: Hughes
Street Number: 189
WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 3
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 Nov 5, 2026
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K - 12
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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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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
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8 days above 91° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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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
$1.20M – $1.45M
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