FOREVER VIEWS! Located on a private lane off Hames Rd. this 4 bed/3 ba 2,400 + sq. ft. hm has it all including: Incredible Mountain & city lights views; amazing Gourmet Kitchen w/ over the top wow features; single level hm w/ wood floors & updated windows; top drawer, spacious concrete patio w/ spa; gated drive seperate family & living rooms (each w/ fireplace); award winning schools & plenty of Sun!
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
0.99 acresLot Size
$590Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Pat Simmons•DRE #01211263• Bailey Properties
Contact: (831) 334-9398
Bought with Sandy Kaplan•DRE #00921329• Santa Cruz Properties
On top of the world! This end-of-the-road location affords excellent privacy and totally gorgeous views! Amenities include gated driveway, granite slab counters, custom cabinets, wood flooring, central forced air heating, open beam vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, dual-pane windows, and a custom concrete patio with a monster hot tub perfect for soaking up the sweet Pajaro Valley views.
Public Records
May 30, 1997
Sold
$325,000
$134/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,488 (+7.7%)
$344,160 + $502,424
$846,584
2024
$9,739 (+1.7%)
$337,412 + $492,572
$829,984
2023
$9,577 (+2.0%)
$337,412 + $492,572
$829,984
2022
$9,391 (+3.2%)
$330,796 + $482,914
$813,710
2021
$9,103 (+1.5%)
$324,310 + $473,444
$797,754
2020
$8,970 (+3.8%)
$317,950 + $464,162
$782,112
2019
$8,646 (+2.6%)
$314,690 + $459,402
$774,092
2018
$8,427 (+0.8%)
$308,520 + $450,394
$758,914
2017
$8,360 (+2.7%)
$296,538 + $432,904
$729,442
2016
$8,141 (+0.9%)
$296,538 + $432,904
$729,442
2015
$8,070 (+2.2%)
$290,724 + $424,416
$715,140
2014
$7,896 (−0.6%)
$280,748 + $409,852
$690,600
2013
$7,943 (+4.3%)
$280,748 + $409,852
$690,600
2012
$7,617 (+5.9%)
$279,480 + $408,000
$687,480
2011
$7,193 (+40.8%)
$274,000 + $400,000
$674,000
2010
$5,109 (−0.2%)
$279,300 + $357,700
$637,000
2009
$5,120 (+2.5%)
$225,856 + $219,153
$445,009
2008
$4,995
$226,393 + $219,674
$446,067
Tax history for 374 HAMES Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,488 (+7.7%)
$344,160 + $502,424
$846,584
2024
$9,739 (+1.7%)
$337,412 + $492,572
$829,984
2023
$9,577 (+2.0%)
$337,412 + $492,572
$829,984
2022
$9,391 (+3.2%)
$330,796 + $482,914
$813,710
2021
$9,103 (+1.5%)
$324,310 + $473,444
$797,754
2020
$8,970 (+3.8%)
$317,950 + $464,162
$782,112
2019
$8,646 (+2.6%)
$314,690 + $459,402
$774,092
2018
$8,427 (+0.8%)
$308,520 + $450,394
$758,914
2017
$8,360 (+2.7%)
$296,538 + $432,904
$729,442
2016
$8,141 (+0.9%)
$296,538 + $432,904
$729,442
2015
$8,070 (+2.2%)
$290,724 + $424,416
$715,140
2014
$7,896 (−0.6%)
$280,748 + $409,852
$690,600
2013
$7,943 (+4.3%)
$280,748 + $409,852
$690,600
2012
$7,617 (+5.9%)
$279,480 + $408,000
$687,480
2011
$7,193 (+40.8%)
$274,000 + $400,000
$674,000
2010
$5,109 (−0.2%)
$279,300 + $357,700
$637,000
2009
$5,120 (+2.5%)
$225,856 + $219,153
$445,009
2008
$4,995
$226,393 + $219,674
$446,067
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.99 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
2,419
Year built
1972
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10730116
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.
Energy Features: Insulation (Unknown), Double Pane Windows
Sewer Septic: Septic Tank/Pump
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School: Bradley Elementary
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Middle School: Aptos Junior High
High School: Aptos High
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Location Information
Directions: From Santa Cruz: South on Hiway 1, exit Freedom Blvd; stay on Freedom app. 5 miles; take left onto Hames; at intersection Hames/Pleasant Valley jog rt app. 100 ft; lt on Hames; private drive to home on left at crest of hill app. 1/2 mile on lt.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,419
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.99 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10730116
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
Bradley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
5/10
Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 14 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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Estimated sale price
$1.36M – $1.64M
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