Wonderfully large single level home on an incredible sunny 5 acre property! Gently sloping land with stately oaks dotting the meadows! This long rancher features redwood siding and large windows. Partially fenced & would accommodate horses. All rooms are large in this easy flow floor plan. Interior entry area makes a statement as you can see directly out to the meadows. Separate living room & family room with both having fireplaces. Large eat in sunny kitchen with views of the meadows. Hardwood flooring in living, dining, family room, hallways plus two bedrooms. Three ample bedrooms + primary bedroom which features walk in cedar lined closet and access to its own deck. Great single level floor plan with 'good bones' with a generator system, oversized 2 car garage & 2 forced air heating systems. Make this your quiet retreat or bring your horses & create your vision. Short drive to HWY 1 and beaches in Aptos and a quick ride to shopping & dining. House could use updating.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
5.16 acresLot Size
$562Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jo Ellen Smith•DRE #01341240• Bailey Properties
Contact: 831-247-9600
Bought with Jan Taylor•DRE #01156322• Santa Cruz Estates
CUSTOM REDWOOD HOME, 4 BIG BEDROOMS & WIDE HALLWAYS, MANY CABINETS, PRIVACY, COUNTRY RANCH YET CLOSE TO SHOPPING, 2 LARGE BRICK FIREPLACES, PARQUET FLOORS, LARGE PAVED PARKING AREA , HUGE REDWOOD DECK WITH SPA, FIREWOOD GROVE, WHITE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,833 (+7.4%)
$937,400 + $468,180
$1,405,580
2024
$15,678 (+66.2%)
$919,020 + $459,000
$1,378,020
2023
$9,432 (+2.8%)
$919,020 + $459,000
$1,378,020
2022
$9,174 (+3.2%)
$421,921 + $369,180
$791,101
2021
$8,890 (+1.5%)
$413,648 + $361,941
$775,589
2020
$8,760 (+4.0%)
$405,538 + $354,844
$760,382
2019
$8,423 (+2.6%)
$401,379 + $351,206
$752,585
2018
$8,210 (+0.8%)
$393,509 + $344,319
$737,828
2017
$8,145 (+2.7%)
$378,229 + $330,949
$709,178
2016
$7,932 (+0.9%)
$378,229 + $330,949
$709,178
2015
$7,861 (+2.2%)
$370,813 + $324,460
$695,273
2014
$7,692 (−0.4%)
$358,088 + $313,326
$671,414
2013
$7,723 (+5.1%)
$358,088 + $313,326
$671,414
2012
$7,347 (+2.3%)
$356,470 + $311,910
$668,380
2011
$7,184 (+1.3%)
$349,480 + $305,794
$655,274
2010
$7,094 (−0.2%)
$342,627 + $299,798
$642,425
2009
$7,111 (+2.5%)
$340,066 + $297,557
$637,623
2008
$6,934
$340,874 + $298,264
$639,138
Tax history for 381 Calabasas Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,833 (+7.4%)
$937,400 + $468,180
$1,405,580
2024
$15,678 (+66.2%)
$919,020 + $459,000
$1,378,020
2023
$9,432 (+2.8%)
$919,020 + $459,000
$1,378,020
2022
$9,174 (+3.2%)
$421,921 + $369,180
$791,101
2021
$8,890 (+1.5%)
$413,648 + $361,941
$775,589
2020
$8,760 (+4.0%)
$405,538 + $354,844
$760,382
2019
$8,423 (+2.6%)
$401,379 + $351,206
$752,585
2018
$8,210 (+0.8%)
$393,509 + $344,319
$737,828
2017
$8,145 (+2.7%)
$378,229 + $330,949
$709,178
2016
$7,932 (+0.9%)
$378,229 + $330,949
$709,178
2015
$7,861 (+2.2%)
$370,813 + $324,460
$695,273
2014
$7,692 (−0.4%)
$358,088 + $313,326
$671,414
2013
$7,723 (+5.1%)
$358,088 + $313,326
$671,414
2012
$7,347 (+2.3%)
$356,470 + $311,910
$668,380
2011
$7,184 (+1.3%)
$349,480 + $305,794
$655,274
2010
$7,094 (−0.2%)
$342,627 + $299,798
$642,425
2009
$7,111 (+2.5%)
$340,066 + $297,557
$637,623
2008
$6,934
$340,874 + $298,264
$639,138
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
224,726
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
2,879
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
04917143
Parking Spaces
10
Basement
No
Accessible
Yes
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Mar 24, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Gate/Door Opener, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 10
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Bidet, Primary (Tub w/ Jets), Shower Over Tub
Room Information
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Gas), Countertop (Ceramic), Island, Oven (Electric), Refrigerator(s)
Interior Features
Laundry: Tub/Sink, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum, Wood
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Gas Starter, Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 2
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas), Heating (2+ Zones)
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Mountains, Pasture
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Style: Ranch
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Property Features
Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet, Wet Bar
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,879
Special Features: Grab Bars
Property Information
Horse Property: Yes
Horse Property Description: Fenced
Property Condition: Other (See Remarks)
Property Primary ID: 127809
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 5.159
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: A
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Septic Standard
Utilities: Generator, Propane On Site
Water Information
Water: Well
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School: Calabasas Elementary
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,879
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 10
Basement: No
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 5.16 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 04917143
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views
Home facts updated by owner on Mar 24, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Calabasas Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
5/10
Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
8/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.54M – $1.86M
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