A peaceful oasis nestled in the Corralitos valley off a private road with beautiful sweeping views. This single level home sits on a large sun-drenched usable lot with mature gardens, trees & expansive custom patios looking out to views across the countryside. The property offers an open floor plan with high vaulted ceilings in the living room which leads to the dining area & kitchen which was recently & extensively renovated. Doors open to about 2,000 sq ft of outdoor patio space with multiple sitting areas, in-ground spa with fountain, & covered veranda creating a perfect setting for small & large gatherings. All the bedrooms are spacious; the master suite has a large closet, updated bath with walk-in shower & double sink vanity, & the other bedrooms have built-in window seats. There is an 800 sq ft detached workshop/art studio which has great potential for an office, gym, or possibly an ADU. Plenty of room to garden, relax, & entertain at this close-in country location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
1.12 acresLot Size
$672Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lyng-Vidrine Lyng-Vidrine Team•DRE #70010151• David Lyng Real Estate
Contact: 831-345-0503
Bought with David Philipp•DRE #01797195• Lyon RE Downtown
Paradise found! Located just off the Corralitos wine trail, beautiful split level Rancher, 3 bed/2.5 ba. 2,575 square feet with stunning views of the Santa Cruz mountains & Corralitos Valley! 800 square foot detached shop and artist studio perfect host for hobbyist, artist, game room, woman cave, man cave or whatever you desire :) Sundrenched 1.2 acre parcel w/ in ground spa, 2 minutes to Corralitos mkt (10 short minutes to Aptos/Watsonville) yet worlds away from the hustle & bustle of todays modern world; nestled in peaceful, serene, casual country Poppy Hill, plenty of custom patios/decking for entertainment (2,000 square feet + or-!); open beam ceilings; tile flrs; vinyl windows; mature gardens & trees & so much more! Within Bradley Elementary, Aptos Jr. and Aptos High school boundaries, one step over the threshold of this wonderful home and your heart will be lost forever! Last two photos are of the workshop/art studio. Open house Sunday the 22nd 1-4PM. This one ends your search! .
Public Records
Jan 15, 1999
Sold
$480,000
$180/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,143 (+7.5%)
$820,235 + $612,442
$1,432,677
2024
$15,952 (+1.6%)
$804,152 + $600,433
$1,404,585
2023
$15,701 (+1.9%)
$804,152 + $600,433
$1,404,585
2022
$15,410 (+2.5%)
$788,384 + $588,660
$1,377,044
2021
$15,028 (+1.5%)
$772,925 + $577,118
$1,350,043
2020
$14,806 (+20.0%)
$757,770 + $565,802
$1,323,572
2019
$12,335 (+2.6%)
$750,000 + $560,000
$1,310,000
2018
$12,023 (+0.8%)
$742,846 + $355,505
$1,098,351
2017
$11,930 (+63.9%)
$714,000 + $341,700
$1,055,700
2016
$7,277 (+1.0%)
$714,000 + $341,700
$1,055,700
2015
$7,208 (+2.2%)
$313,866 + $321,811
$635,677
2014
$7,053 (−0.4%)
$303,095 + $310,768
$613,863
2013
$7,080 (+5.1%)
$303,095 + $310,768
$613,863
2012
$6,737 (+2.3%)
$301,725 + $309,363
$611,088
2011
$6,587 (+1.3%)
$295,809 + $303,297
$599,106
2010
$6,504 (−0.2%)
$290,009 + $297,350
$587,359
2009
$6,519 (+2.5%)
$287,842 + $295,128
$582,970
2008
$6,358
$288,526 + $295,829
$584,355
Tax history for 431 Poppy Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,143 (+7.5%)
$820,235 + $612,442
$1,432,677
2024
$15,952 (+1.6%)
$804,152 + $600,433
$1,404,585
2023
$15,701 (+1.9%)
$804,152 + $600,433
$1,404,585
2022
$15,410 (+2.5%)
$788,384 + $588,660
$1,377,044
2021
$15,028 (+1.5%)
$772,925 + $577,118
$1,350,043
2020
$14,806 (+20.0%)
$757,770 + $565,802
$1,323,572
2019
$12,335 (+2.6%)
$750,000 + $560,000
$1,310,000
2018
$12,023 (+0.8%)
$742,846 + $355,505
$1,098,351
2017
$11,930 (+63.9%)
$714,000 + $341,700
$1,055,700
2016
$7,277 (+1.0%)
$714,000 + $341,700
$1,055,700
2015
$7,208 (+2.2%)
$313,866 + $321,811
$635,677
2014
$7,053 (−0.4%)
$303,095 + $310,768
$613,863
2013
$7,080 (+5.1%)
$303,095 + $310,768
$613,863
2012
$6,737 (+2.3%)
$301,725 + $309,363
$611,088
2011
$6,587 (+1.3%)
$295,809 + $303,297
$599,106
2010
$6,504 (−0.2%)
$290,009 + $297,350
$587,359
2009
$6,519 (+2.5%)
$287,842 + $295,128
$582,970
2008
$6,358
$288,526 + $295,829
$584,355
*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
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
48,657
Year renovated
2024
Sq. Ft.
2,667
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10759104
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
$377 /month
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Jul 4, 2025.
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Room for Oversized Vehicle