Bank Owned REO - NOT a short Sale. Great Possibility for this contemporary ranch home with separate studio, and separate 3 car garage. Mostly level 1 acre lot. Potential for ocean views if second story added. RV access, multi car garage, private location in excellent part of town.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
1 acresLot Size
Listed by Peter Carey•DRE #00908569• Peter Carey Realty
Contact: (408) 272-3345
Bought with Paula Woods•DRE #01135897• Indigo Beach Properties, Inc.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40170963
Sep 8, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jun 22, 2006
Listed
*
Public Records
Mar 25, 2005
Sold
$740,000
MLSListings #ML80504951
Mar 25, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Feb 15, 2005
Sold
$740,000
Feb 1, 2005
Listed
$750,000
+2
Location, location, location. Nestled in the heart of Corralitos, this home has lots of potential. Plenty of out buildings for your own workshop, art studio or to park your RV. Ideal for the buyer with a vision. Show & Sell.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,509 (+7.7%)
$332,486 + $221,657
$554,143
2024
$6,970 (+1.8%)
$325,967 + $217,311
$543,278
2023
$6,847 (+2.1%)
$325,967 + $217,311
$543,278
2022
$6,706 (+3.8%)
$319,575 + $213,050
$532,625
2021
$6,459 (+1.5%)
$313,309 + $208,873
$522,182
2020
$6,367 (+7.5%)
$307,166 + $204,777
$511,943
2019
$5,921 (+2.5%)
$304,016 + $202,677
$506,693
2018
$5,775 (+0.8%)
$298,055 + $198,703
$496,758
2017
$5,729 (+2.6%)
$286,481 + $190,988
$477,469
2016
$5,582 (+2.1%)
$286,481 + $190,988
$477,469
2015
$5,468 (+2.2%)
$280,864 + $187,243
$468,107
2014
$5,352 (−0.4%)
$271,226 + $180,817
$452,043
2013
$5,371 (−7.1%)
$271,226 + $180,817
$452,043
2012
$5,781 (−6.1%)
$290,000 + $160,000
$450,000
2011
$6,156 (−2.0%)
$375,360 + $127,840
$503,200
2010
$6,281
$402,960 + $137,240
$540,200
2009
$6,281 (−27.7%)
$414,000 + $141,000
$555,000
2008
$8,683
$414,000 + $141,000
$555,000
Tax history for 218 HAMES Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,509 (+7.7%)
$332,486 + $221,657
$554,143
2024
$6,970 (+1.8%)
$325,967 + $217,311
$543,278
2023
$6,847 (+2.1%)
$325,967 + $217,311
$543,278
2022
$6,706 (+3.8%)
$319,575 + $213,050
$532,625
2021
$6,459 (+1.5%)
$313,309 + $208,873
$522,182
2020
$6,367 (+7.5%)
$307,166 + $204,777
$511,943
2019
$5,921 (+2.5%)
$304,016 + $202,677
$506,693
2018
$5,775 (+0.8%)
$298,055 + $198,703
$496,758
2017
$5,729 (+2.6%)
$286,481 + $190,988
$477,469
2016
$5,582 (+2.1%)
$286,481 + $190,988
$477,469
2015
$5,468 (+2.2%)
$280,864 + $187,243
$468,107
2014
$5,352 (−0.4%)
$271,226 + $180,817
$452,043
2013
$5,371 (−7.1%)
$271,226 + $180,817
$452,043
2012
$5,781 (−6.1%)
$290,000 + $160,000
$450,000
2011
$6,156 (−2.0%)
$375,360 + $127,840
$503,200
2010
$6,281
$402,960 + $137,240
$540,200
2009
$6,281 (−27.7%)
$414,000 + $141,000
$555,000
2008
$8,683
$414,000 + $141,000
$555,000
*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
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.01 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,518
Year built
1916
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10719127
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
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): 2
Garage (Minimum): 3
Parking Description: Detached
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (Minimum): 1
# of Baths (Maximum): 1
Room Information
Workshop, Den/Study/Office, Artist Studio, Guest House, Guest Quarters, Separate Unit/Apartment, Storage
Family Room Description: No Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: No Formal Dining Room, No Informal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: 220 Volt Outlet
Guest House
Interior Features
Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
Flooring: Carpet (Area)
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Bay, Mountains, Local/Neighborhood
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Style: Ranch
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Exterior: Wood
Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Building Height (Minimum): 1
Building Height (Maximum): 1
Property Features
Communication: Cable TV Available
Security Features: Security Fence
Property Information
Level (Street/Main): Bedroom(s)
Property Primary ID: 229644
Lot Information
Lot Description: Flag Lot, Grade (Sloped Up)
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: Yes
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Septic Tank/Pump
Water Information
Water: Heater (Gas), Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,518
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.01 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10719127
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Bradley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
5/10
Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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 89° expected this year, 15 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.3 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$832,000 – $1.01M
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