This darling home is in move-in condition, with it's white picket fence and a welcoming covered patio to sit and enjoy the views of the distant hills. You walk into the cozy living room with a wood burning stove to keep you warm and a big picture window. The kitchen sports beautiful butcher block counter tops and a corner farmhouse sink with windows facing the huge backyard. Two large bedrooms and the bathroom offers a stall shower and a separate tub. The back yard is a gardeners dream, there's a lawn area with a patio perfect for entertaining with an Forno Venetzia pizza oven. Going beyond the back gate it opens to where there's mature apricot, persimmon and avocado trees. Perfect place for your garden and in the far back is the chicken coop for fresh eggs. Not into gardening? The possibilities are endless in this large flat space. You don't want to miss out on this property, it's waiting for you.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$679Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Patty Thompson•DRE #01212424• Country Properties & Estates
Contact: 831-726-1238
Bought with Matthew Mora•DRE #02103861• Vista Properties Inc
Ranch style country charmer so close to town! Move right into this bright and comfortable single-level home featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, new interior and exterior paint, double pane windows and beautiful hardwoods in the bedrooms. Outdoor living is a breeze in the HUGE backyard; brick fire place, patio area and an expansive backyard for animals, garden space, children's play area or whatever your lifestyle demands. The attached garage has a utility sink and work shop area for the hobbyist along with some extra storage space. Where else can you get this country feel but be so close to restaurants, shops, commuting highways and other amenities? Great option with some room to breathe at this price point. Opportunities like this don't last long for a single-family home with condo pricing!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,941 (+42.5%)
$408,000 + $321,300
$729,300
2024
$6,977 (+1.7%)
$320,600 + $213,733
$534,333
2023
$6,860 (+1.9%)
$320,600 + $213,733
$534,333
2022
$6,729 (+2.5%)
$314,314 + $209,543
$523,857
2021
$6,566 (+1.3%)
$308,151 + $205,434
$513,585
2020
$6,484 (+1.7%)
$302,109 + $201,406
$503,515
2019
$6,373 (+270.9%)
$299,011 + $199,341
$498,352
2018
$1,718 (+1.6%)
$293,148 + $195,432
$488,580
2017
$1,691 (+1.2%)
$15,062 + $46,674
$61,736
2016
$1,670 (+5.4%)
$15,062 + $46,674
$61,736
2015
$1,584 (+2.3%)
$14,766 + $45,758
$60,524
2014
$1,549 (+1.2%)
$14,260 + $44,188
$58,448
2013
$1,531 (+3.5%)
$14,260 + $44,188
$58,448
2012
$1,479 (+1.1%)
$14,196 + $43,988
$58,184
2011
$1,464 (+13.2%)
$13,917 + $43,126
$57,043
2010
$1,293 (+6.0%)
$13,644 + $42,280
$55,924
2009
$1,219 (+3.1%)
$13,542 + $41,964
$55,506
2008
$1,183
$13,574 + $42,064
$55,638
Tax history for 44 College Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,941 (+42.5%)
$408,000 + $321,300
$729,300
2024
$6,977 (+1.7%)
$320,600 + $213,733
$534,333
2023
$6,860 (+1.9%)
$320,600 + $213,733
$534,333
2022
$6,729 (+2.5%)
$314,314 + $209,543
$523,857
2021
$6,566 (+1.3%)
$308,151 + $205,434
$513,585
2020
$6,484 (+1.7%)
$302,109 + $201,406
$503,515
2019
$6,373 (+270.9%)
$299,011 + $199,341
$498,352
2018
$1,718 (+1.6%)
$293,148 + $195,432
$488,580
2017
$1,691 (+1.2%)
$15,062 + $46,674
$61,736
2016
$1,670 (+5.4%)
$15,062 + $46,674
$61,736
2015
$1,584 (+2.3%)
$14,766 + $45,758
$60,524
2014
$1,549 (+1.2%)
$14,260 + $44,188
$58,448
2013
$1,531 (+3.5%)
$14,260 + $44,188
$58,448
2012
$1,479 (+1.1%)
$14,196 + $43,988
$58,184
2011
$1,464 (+13.2%)
$13,917 + $43,126
$57,043
2010
$1,293 (+6.0%)
$13,644 + $42,280
$55,924
2009
$1,219 (+3.1%)
$13,542 + $41,964
$55,506
2008
$1,183
$13,574 + $42,064
$55,638
*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
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,139
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
05116104
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room Information
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Wall Furnace
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,083
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 598616
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.284
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Other (See Remarks)
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,139
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 05116104
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Ann Soldo Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
Lakeview Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
1/10
Pajaro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
4/10
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3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance 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
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8 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$699,000 – $846,000
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