This quiet retreat can be your Corralitos getaway property, plus a setting for small and large gatherings with exceptional open parking besides garaging five cars. Two usable acres surround this incredibly renovated home. Such wonderful qualities- huge remodeled kitchen, custom lighting, new fireplace, automatic skylights (they close if they detect rainfall), beautiful tan oak hardwood floors installed by the man who sustainably harvested the trees and milled the wood, new Brazilian Ipe deck with stainless steel railings, new furnace, air conditioner, lifetime roof, owned solar electric, Hardie board siding, deer-fenced garden, and more. Step down from the main living areas into the nicely separated bedroom/bathroom wing. The master bedroom brings in the light, as does the master bath- from which you can step out onto the deck to greet the morning sun. Just minutes from the popular Corralitos Market.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
2.15 acresLot Size
$829Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 garage spacesParking
Listed by Gary B. Gangnes•DRE #00663871• Real Options Realty
Contact: 831-359-7540
Bought with Sean Poudrier•DRE #01932326• Coldwell Banker Realty
This is an immaculate one level home in the coveted Poppy Hills neighborhood of Corralitos. Home has complete privacy as you go down the long driveway where the home is located on over two acres of park like setting. Relax on one of the decks or near the gazebo overlooking a children's play structure. Enjoy the view from the hot tub on the deck. With three spacious bedrooms and two full baths the home is move in ready and waiting for your memories to be made. Home has been well maintained with extras like central air conditioning, upgraded bathrooms, a roomy two car attached garage as well as a three car detached garage that can be used for storage, workshop, or whatever you want it to be. Must be verified by new owners but is in the Bradley Elementary School area as well Aptos Junior High and High School.
Public Records
Apr 3, 2006
Sold
$1,117,500
$579/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80603795
Apr 3, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jan 29, 2006
Sold
$1,117,500
$579/sq ft
Jan 20, 2006
Listed
$1,150,000
$596/sq ft
+4
Corralitos, 2.1 private sunny acres in Poppy Hill. Immaculate 3 bedroom/2 bath home in a park like setting. Vaulted ceilings, cherry wood cabinets, numerous decks and gazebo. 3 car detached garage with shop and 2 car attached.
Public Records
May 15, 1985
Sold
$77,000
$40/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 28, 1983
Sold
$38,591
$20/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 15, 1978
Sold
$38,000
$20/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 16, 1977
Sold
$116,000
$60/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 18, 1976
Sold
$13,500
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,003 (+7.7%)
$533,250 + $355,500
$888,750
2024
$10,220 (+1.7%)
$522,795 + $348,530
$871,325
2023
$10,051 (+2.0%)
$522,795 + $348,530
$871,325
2022
$9,857 (+3.1%)
$512,544 + $341,696
$854,240
2021
$9,560 (+1.3%)
$502,494 + $334,996
$837,490
2020
$9,436 (+19.7%)
$492,641 + $328,427
$821,068
2019
$7,886 (+2.6%)
$487,590 + $325,060
$812,650
2018
$7,688 (+0.8%)
$413,349 + $268,677
$682,026
2017
$7,628 (−38.7%)
$397,298 + $258,244
$655,542
2016
$12,441 (+4.9%)
$397,298 + $258,244
$655,542
2015
$11,857 (+10.9%)
$716,700 + $387,238
$1,103,938
2014
$10,694 (+15.3%)
$609,126 + $329,118
$938,244
2013
$9,274 (+7.1%)
$609,126 + $329,118
$938,244
2012
$8,660 (−4.9%)
$520,620 + $281,298
$801,918
2011
$9,109 (−2.0%)
$500,595 + $270,480
$771,075
2010
$9,298
$529,615 + $286,160
$815,775
2009
$9,299 (−26.7%)
$544,125 + $294,000
$838,125
2008
$12,684
$544,125 + $294,000
$838,125
Tax history for 453 Poppy Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,003 (+7.7%)
$533,250 + $355,500
$888,750
2024
$10,220 (+1.7%)
$522,795 + $348,530
$871,325
2023
$10,051 (+2.0%)
$522,795 + $348,530
$871,325
2022
$9,857 (+3.1%)
$512,544 + $341,696
$854,240
2021
$9,560 (+1.3%)
$502,494 + $334,996
$837,490
2020
$9,436 (+19.7%)
$492,641 + $328,427
$821,068
2019
$7,886 (+2.6%)
$487,590 + $325,060
$812,650
2018
$7,688 (+0.8%)
$413,349 + $268,677
$682,026
2017
$7,628 (−38.7%)
$397,298 + $258,244
$655,542
2016
$12,441 (+4.9%)
$397,298 + $258,244
$655,542
2015
$11,857 (+10.9%)
$716,700 + $387,238
$1,103,938
2014
$10,694 (+15.3%)
$609,126 + $329,118
$938,244
2013
$9,274 (+7.1%)
$609,126 + $329,118
$938,244
2012
$8,660 (−4.9%)
$520,620 + $281,298
$801,918
2011
$9,109 (−2.0%)
$500,595 + $270,480
$771,075
2010
$9,298
$529,615 + $286,160
$815,775
2009
$9,299 (−26.7%)
$544,125 + $294,000
$838,125
2008
$12,684
$544,125 + $294,000
$838,125
*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
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.15 Acres
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
1,929
Year built
1978
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10722249
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: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s), Solar Power On Grid
Sewer Septic: Septic Standard
Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
HOA Information
Has HOA
Fees Include: Maintenance (Road)
HOA Fee: $337
HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
HOA Name: Poppy Hill Homeowners Association
School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Location Information
Directions: From the Corralitos Market, go East on Browns Valley until it T's, then turn right on Amesti. It's 4/10 mile to Poppy Hill Road on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,929
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.15 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10722249
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 • 0.9mi
5/10
Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.0mi
5/10
Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
8/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 89° expected this year, 12 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
$1.52M – $1.84M
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