Discover a rare opportunity at 261 Wheelock Rd, a tranquil 4.93-acre estate offering privacy, natural beauty, and endless potential. Zoned Residential Agricultural (RA), the land provides ample space for agricultural pursuits, equestrian facilities, or the development of a private estate. With over 200 feet of frontage along Wheelock Rd, the property offers easy access and visibility, making it ideal for various ventures. The land is already thriving with approximately 2 acres of vineyard planted with Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Pinot, and Merlot grapes. A flourishing orchard with 28 fruit trees produces pears, lemons, cherries, apples, oranges, persimmons, pomegranates, and figs. The garden is currently yielding squash and lettuce, with tomatoes, corn, peas, and cabbage on the way. All planted areas are irrigated, and additional chestnut and walnut trees further enhance the property's agricultural charm. The existing structures include a functional office space and storage areas, suitable for immediate use or future redevelopment. A detached garage, barn, and outbuilding provide flexible options and impressive upside potential. Schedule a time to walk the property and come see this very special piece of land and home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
4.94 acresLot Size
$974Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sam Bird-Robinson•DRE #01901727• Compass
Listed by Charlie Lambert•DRE #02241273• Compass
Contact: 831-515-8582
Bought with Ella King•DRE #01173417• Tierra Real Estate
Discover a rare opportunity at 261 Wheelock Rd, a tranquil 4.93-acre estate offering privacy, natural beauty, and endless potential. Zoned Residential Agricultural (RA), the land provides ample space for agricultural pursuits, equestrian facilities, or the development of a private estate. With over 200 feet of frontage along Wheelock Rd, the property offers easy access and visibility, making it ideal for various ventures. The land is already thriving with approximately 2 acres of vineyard planted with Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Pinot, and Merlot grapes. A flourishing orchard with 28 fruit trees produces pears, lemons, cherries, apples, oranges, persimmons, pomegranates, and figs. The garden is currently yielding squash and lettuce, with tomatoes, corn, peas, and cabbage on the way. All planted areas are irrigated, and additional chestnut and walnut trees further enhance the property's agricultural charm. The existing structures include a functional office space and storage areas, suitable for immediate use or future redevelopment. A detached garage, barn, and outbuilding provide flexible options and impressive upside potential. Schedule a time to walk the property and come see this very special piece of land and home!
Public Records
Aug 3, 2016
Sold
$800,000
$520/sq ft
MLSListings #ML81596844
Aug 5, 2016
Listing Removed
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Aug 3, 2016
Sold
$800,000
$520/sq ft
Aug 3, 2016
Sold
$800,000
$520/sq ft
Jul 25, 2016
Listed
$800,000
$520/sq ft
Jul 25, 2016
Listed
$800,000
$520/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40731825
Mar 17, 2016
Listing Removed
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Mar 9, 2016
Listed
*
MLSListings #ML81227892
Dec 5, 2012
Sold
$586,000
$381/sq ft
Dec 5, 2012
Sold
$586,000
$381/sq ft
Nov 20, 2012
Pending
—
Nov 17, 2012
Pending
—
Nov 13, 2012
Pending
—
Nov 13, 2012
Pending
—
Oct 5, 2012
Pending
—
Sep 11, 2012
Relisted
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Aug 27, 2012
Pending
—
Jul 25, 2012
Listed
$625,000
$406/sq ft
Jul 25, 2012
Listed
$625,000
$406/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 18, 2003
Sold
$625,000
$406/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,855 (+11.4%)
$492,572 + $293,593
$786,165
2024
$8,845 (+1.6%)
$482,913 + $287,836
$770,749
2023
$8,706 (+1.8%)
$482,913 + $287,836
$770,749
2022
$8,548 (+3.2%)
$473,444 + $282,193
$755,637
2021
$8,281 (+10.1%)
$464,161 + $276,659
$740,820
2020
$7,522 (+1.7%)
$455,060 + $271,235
$726,295
2019
$7,396 (+2.5%)
$450,394 + $209,433
$659,827
2018
$7,214 (+0.7%)
$441,563 + $205,327
$646,890
2017
$7,161 (+2.6%)
$424,416 + $197,353
$621,769
2016
$6,977 (+0.9%)
$424,416 + $197,353
$621,769
2015
$6,913 (+2.1%)
$416,094 + $193,483
$609,577
2014
$6,768 (−0.4%)
$401,816 + $186,844
$588,660
2013
$6,797 (−0.2%)
$401,816 + $186,844
$588,660
2012
$6,810 (−3.5%)
$400,000 + $186,000
$586,000
2011
$7,057 (−1.4%)
$397,700 + $208,550
$606,250
2010
$7,154 (−1.8%)
$414,100 + $217,150
$631,250
2009
$7,288 (−4.0%)
$422,300 + $221,450
$643,750
2008
$7,596
$430,500 + $225,750
$656,250
Tax history for 261 Wheelock Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,855 (+11.4%)
$492,572 + $293,593
$786,165
2024
$8,845 (+1.6%)
$482,913 + $287,836
$770,749
2023
$8,706 (+1.8%)
$482,913 + $287,836
$770,749
2022
$8,548 (+3.2%)
$473,444 + $282,193
$755,637
2021
$8,281 (+10.1%)
$464,161 + $276,659
$740,820
2020
$7,522 (+1.7%)
$455,060 + $271,235
$726,295
2019
$7,396 (+2.5%)
$450,394 + $209,433
$659,827
2018
$7,214 (+0.7%)
$441,563 + $205,327
$646,890
2017
$7,161 (+2.6%)
$424,416 + $197,353
$621,769
2016
$6,977 (+0.9%)
$424,416 + $197,353
$621,769
2015
$6,913 (+2.1%)
$416,094 + $193,483
$609,577
2014
$6,768 (−0.4%)
$401,816 + $186,844
$588,660
2013
$6,797 (−0.2%)
$401,816 + $186,844
$588,660
2012
$6,810 (−3.5%)
$400,000 + $186,000
$586,000
2011
$7,057 (−1.4%)
$397,700 + $208,550
$606,250
2010
$7,154 (−1.8%)
$414,100 + $217,150
$631,250
2009
$7,288 (−4.0%)
$422,300 + $221,450
$643,750
2008
$7,596
$430,500 + $225,750
$656,250
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
4.94 Acres
Year renovated
1943
Sq. Ft.
1,539
Year built
1943
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10914205
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.