Amazing Corralitos ranch home on 20 acres of beauty and privacy - this home has it all. Passive solar w/ inverter system, zoned radiant heat, open floor plan with open beam ceilings, gourmet kitchen, barn/art studio/office with T1 line, green house, orchards and garden. Approx 7 acres are deer fenced and gated. Trails into park. Private but not remote - only 3.5 miles from Corralitos Market.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
20.78 acresLot Size
$998Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Cleo O'Brien•DRE #01350474• Bailey Properties
Contact: (831) 566-2536
Bought with Jeane MacKenzie•DRE #00555199• Bailey Properties
Totally private peaceful setting, features 20 acres, redwood forest, creek frontage & sunny open land. Passive solar home. 5kw solar system, 11kw battery storage (low PG & E bills). Open floor plan w/ gourmet kitchen. 5 zone hyronic heating. Cty has 4th bedroom as office w/ closet. 800 sq. ft. shop/garage. 800 sq. ft. gothic arch green house used as guest home.
Public Records
Dec 20, 1999
Sold
$239,000
$105/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 16, 1999
Sold
$209,000
$92/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 15, 1983
Sold
$284,682
$125/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 6, 1971
Sold
$30,000
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,869 (+7.5%)
$785,036 + $527,544
$1,312,580
2024
$14,766 (+1.6%)
$769,643 + $517,200
$1,286,843
2023
$14,529 (+1.9%)
$769,643 + $517,200
$1,286,843
2022
$14,256 (+2.6%)
$754,552 + $507,059
$1,261,611
2021
$13,890 (+1.5%)
$739,757 + $497,117
$1,236,874
2020
$13,685 (+3.9%)
$725,252 + $487,369
$1,212,621
2019
$13,168 (+2.6%)
$717,815 + $482,372
$1,200,187
2018
$12,834 (+0.8%)
$703,741 + $472,914
$1,176,655
2017
$12,736 (+2.7%)
$676,413 + $454,550
$1,130,963
2016
$12,399 (+0.6%)
$676,413 + $454,550
$1,130,963
2015
$12,320 (+2.2%)
$663,150 + $445,637
$1,108,787
2014
$12,054 (−0.4%)
$640,394 + $430,345
$1,070,739
2013
$12,107 (+5.0%)
$640,394 + $430,345
$1,070,739
2012
$11,525 (+34.9%)
$637,500 + $428,400
$1,065,900
2011
$8,540 (−9.0%)
$625,000 + $420,000
$1,045,000
2010
$9,385 (−38.7%)
$458,640 + $305,760
$764,400
2009
$15,298 (+2.6%)
$498,815 + $349,171
$847,986
2008
$14,917
$904,740 + $497,760
$1,402,500
Tax history for 498 RIDER Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,869 (+7.5%)
$785,036 + $527,544
$1,312,580
2024
$14,766 (+1.6%)
$769,643 + $517,200
$1,286,843
2023
$14,529 (+1.9%)
$769,643 + $517,200
$1,286,843
2022
$14,256 (+2.6%)
$754,552 + $507,059
$1,261,611
2021
$13,890 (+1.5%)
$739,757 + $497,117
$1,236,874
2020
$13,685 (+3.9%)
$725,252 + $487,369
$1,212,621
2019
$13,168 (+2.6%)
$717,815 + $482,372
$1,200,187
2018
$12,834 (+0.8%)
$703,741 + $472,914
$1,176,655
2017
$12,736 (+2.7%)
$676,413 + $454,550
$1,130,963
2016
$12,399 (+0.6%)
$676,413 + $454,550
$1,130,963
2015
$12,320 (+2.2%)
$663,150 + $445,637
$1,108,787
2014
$12,054 (−0.4%)
$640,394 + $430,345
$1,070,739
2013
$12,107 (+5.0%)
$640,394 + $430,345
$1,070,739
2012
$11,525 (+34.9%)
$637,500 + $428,400
$1,065,900
2011
$8,540 (−9.0%)
$625,000 + $420,000
$1,045,000
2010
$9,385 (−38.7%)
$458,640 + $305,760
$764,400
2009
$15,298 (+2.6%)
$498,815 + $349,171
$847,986
2008
$14,917
$904,740 + $497,760
$1,402,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Pool Description: In-Ground (Other), Heated (Gas), Cover
Property Features
Amenities: Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling
Communication: Satellite Dish
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,282
Security Features: Fire System (Sprinkler), Security Fence
Property Information
Horse Property: Yes
Horse Property Description: Fenced, Riding Trails, Barn
Level (Street/Main): Bedroom(s)
Property Primary ID: 340108
Lot Information
Lot Description: Grade (Sloped Up), Agricultural Use
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: SU
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Solar Power Battery Backup, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Weather Stripped Door(s), Solar Power Off Grid, Double Pane Windows, Thermostat Controller, Ceiling Fan(s)
Sewer Septic: Septic Tank/Pump
Water Information
Water: Heater (Gas), Well (Shared)
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Santa Cruz County Office of Education
High School District: Santa Cruz County Office of Education
Location Information
Directions: 3.5 miles from Corralitos Mkt. Eureka Cyn to Rider Rd. Right at the sign, keep left following the arrows.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,282
Stories: —
Lot Size: 20.78 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10701104
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 • 3.8mi
5/10
Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
5/10
Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 15 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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Historical weather
Watsonville, CA • 95076
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$2.17M – $2.62M
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