WORTHLESS HOUSE ON 10+ GORGEOUS ACRES, FLAT AS A DIE AND BORDERING A LOVELY PINTO LAKE, WILD & BEAUTIFUL WITH NO SIGN OF HUMAN HABITATION. LAN D NO W IN FLOWERS ON MO/MO LEASE. PUBLIC WATER + WELL. JUST GO, DRIVE IN, WALK ALONG
Single-familyProperty Type
1912Year Built
10 acresLot Size
$1,278Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Stephen J. Noren•DRE #00974157• Thunderbird Real Estate
Contact: (831) 584-0011
Bought with Alane E. Sirles• Aldina Real Estate,Inc.
WORTHLESS HOUSE ON 10+ GORGEOUS ACRES, FLAT AS A DIE & BORDERING A LOVELY PINTO LAKE, WILD & BEAUTIFUL W/ NO SIGN OF HUMAN HABITATION. LAND NOW IN FLOWERS ON MO/MO, LEASE, PUB. WATER & WELL. JUST GO, DRIVE IN, WALK ALONG RT.
MLSListings #ML80403910
Mar 3, 2005
Sold
$850,000
$708/sq ft
Nov 18, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jun 11, 2004
Listed
$895,000
$746/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 15, 1988
Sold
$125,000
$104/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 22, 1987
Sold
$191,000
$159/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 2, 1986
Sold
$62,727
$52/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 30, 1978
Sold
$140,000
$117/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 2, 1976
Sold
$80,000
$67/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,119 (+11.2%)
$1,149,985 + $520,138
$1,670,123
2024
$18,099 (+6.8%)
$1,127,436 + $509,939
$1,637,375
2023
$16,940 (+4.1%)
$1,127,436 + $509,939
$1,637,375
2022
$16,270 (+4.8%)
$1,105,330 + $418,098
$1,523,428
2021
$15,529 (+1.5%)
$1,083,656 + $375,761
$1,459,417
2020
$15,301 (+1.7%)
$1,062,408 + $336,119
$1,398,527
2019
$15,039 (+2.6%)
$1,051,515 + $332,672
$1,384,187
2018
$14,661 (+0.7%)
$1,030,897 + $326,149
$1,357,046
2017
$14,554 (+2.7%)
$990,866 + $313,484
$1,304,350
2016
$14,172 (+4.3%)
$990,866 + $313,484
$1,304,350
2015
$13,585 (+11.0%)
$971,437 + $307,337
$1,278,774
2014
$12,234 (+26.2%)
$756,655 + $336,580
$1,093,235
2013
$9,693 (+7.2%)
$756,655 + $336,580
$1,093,235
2012
$9,045 (+0.3%)
$591,137 + $262,953
$854,090
2011
$9,017 (−1.2%)
$568,400 + $252,840
$821,240
2010
$9,130 (+7.7%)
$568,400 + $252,840
$821,240
2009
$8,479
$578,625 + $257,550
$836,175
Tax history for 288 AMESTI Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,119 (+11.2%)
$1,149,985 + $520,138
$1,670,123
2024
$18,099 (+6.8%)
$1,127,436 + $509,939
$1,637,375
2023
$16,940 (+4.1%)
$1,127,436 + $509,939
$1,637,375
2022
$16,270 (+4.8%)
$1,105,330 + $418,098
$1,523,428
2021
$15,529 (+1.5%)
$1,083,656 + $375,761
$1,459,417
2020
$15,301 (+1.7%)
$1,062,408 + $336,119
$1,398,527
2019
$15,039 (+2.6%)
$1,051,515 + $332,672
$1,384,187
2018
$14,661 (+0.7%)
$1,030,897 + $326,149
$1,357,046
2017
$14,554 (+2.7%)
$990,866 + $313,484
$1,304,350
2016
$14,172 (+4.3%)
$990,866 + $313,484
$1,304,350
2015
$13,585 (+11.0%)
$971,437 + $307,337
$1,278,774
2014
$12,234 (+26.2%)
$756,655 + $336,580
$1,093,235
2013
$9,693 (+7.2%)
$756,655 + $336,580
$1,093,235
2012
$9,045 (+0.3%)
$591,137 + $262,953
$854,090
2011
$9,017 (−1.2%)
$568,400 + $252,840
$821,240
2010
$9,130 (+7.7%)
$568,400 + $252,840
$821,240
2009
$8,479
$578,625 + $257,550
$836,175
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9.83 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
2,141
Year built
2005
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
05019104
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Description: No Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 1
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 1
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (Minimum): 1
# of Baths (Maximum): 1
Bathroom Description: No Tub, Stall Shower
Room Information
Family Room Description: No Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: No Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Oven Range
Interior Features
Flooring: Vinyl/Linoleum
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Gas (Propane)
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Lake
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Style: Cabin
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Exterior: Wood
Post & Pier
Building Height (Minimum): 1
Building Height (Maximum): 1
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,200
Property Information
Property Condition: Fixer Upper
Property Primary ID: 247777
Lot Information
Lot Description: Grade (Level)
Lot Location: River/Stream/Lake
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Acres
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Acres
Zoning: CA
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Lease Information
Current Rent: $850
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Septic Tank/Pump
Water Information
Water: Private/Mutual
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,141
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9.83 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 05019104
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Bradley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.2mi
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Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
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Estimated sale price
$1.46M – $1.76M
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