Located in the Pajaro Valley, the Malatesta Ranch is a certified organic ranch that is part of a prime agricultural valley characterized by fertile soils and a temperate coastal climate that are ideal for growing strawberries, lettuce and a wide variety of fresh vegetables. The ranch features 57.5 +/- usable farm acres, including a building yard, with a level topography. Irrigation water is provided by the Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency's Coastal Distribution system. There are two separate 3 bedroom, 1 bath houses that are in good condition which can be leased separately for additional income or used for employee housing. The agricultural lease is on 57 acres and runs through December 2, 2019.
Farm/RanchProperty Type
1950Year Built
62.5 acresLot Size
$1,089Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Joe Piini•DRE #01889295• Piini Realty
Contact: 831-422-5327
Bought with John Piini•DRE #00542238• Piini Realty
*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
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
62.5 Acres
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
1,195
Year built
1950
Style
Ranch
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
05217121
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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: Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Workshop in Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 6
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 6
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Dining Room Description: Eat in Kitchen
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 2
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Floor Furnace
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Farm/Ranch
Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,846
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 615603
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 62.5
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 Connected
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters
Water Information
Water: Well (Domestic)
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,195
Stories: —
Lot Size: 62.5 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 05217121
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Landmark Elementary School
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Rolling Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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Watsonville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
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10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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4 days above 80° expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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