Welcome to 677 Browns Valley Rd! Where you can find "A Little Slice Of Heaven" This gorgeous, clean, and serene mountain cottage is located 1.5 miles from the Famous Corralitos Market! As you enter through the private electric gate you will feel right at home with plenty of open space. This 2 story home comes with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths and sits on a flat sunny lot with just under an acre of land which boasts a variety of beautiful blooming flowers, fruit trees - almond, avo, cherry, pear, and of course Apple trees! Plenty of little hiking trails and small bridge over a running creek up above with fantastic views looking out over your new home! Comes with Artesian well water with filtration system, detached 2 car garage, art studio, 2 carports with room for an RV, garden shed, patio pavers front and rear of home. Backup Generator, Engineered Septic System which can support a 4 bedroom house!! Remodel, expand, ADU? Choice is yours! This is Your chance to own "A Little Slice Of Heaven"
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
0.98 acresLot Size
$840Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ray Conti•DRE #01945495• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 831-234-2612
Bought with Shawn Belknap•DRE #01175585• North First Realty
Cabin in the country w/ privacy, sunshine & extra land for parking, storage, gardening or pets. Located across the street from the creek on a surprisingly sunny parcel. Large bathroom downstairs with jetted tub/shower & newer tile. Bedrooms upstairs with half bath located in between. Woodstove insert in family room, plus central forced air heat. Automatic back up generator & engineered septic. Outbuildings include a greenhouse, an animal enclosure & several storage buildings.
Public Records
Dec 27, 2002
Sold
$340,000
$323/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80229068
Dec 27, 2002
Listing Removed
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Dec 3, 2002
Sold
$340,000
$323/sq ft
Jun 10, 2002
Listed
$359,000
$341/sq ft
CHARMING COUNTRY HOME IN CORRALITOS WITH FULLY FENCED LANDSCAPED YARD. NEW PAINT & CARPET WELCOME YOU TO THIS WELL MAINTAINED PROPERTY. SEVERAL OUT- BUILDINGS OFFER NEW OWNER A VAREITY OF USE OPTIONS.
Public Records
Oct 31, 1997
Sold
$170,000
$162/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 24, 1990
Sold
$178,000
$169/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 6, 1988
Sold
$85,000
$81/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,066 (+63.9%)
$612,000 + $183,600
$795,600
2024
$6,143 (+0.6%)
$423,614 + $58,029
$481,643
2023
$6,108 (+2.0%)
$423,614 + $58,029
$481,643
2022
$5,985 (+4.0%)
$415,308 + $56,891
$472,199
2021
$5,755 (+1.4%)
$407,164 + $55,776
$462,940
2020
$5,675 (+4.6%)
$399,181 + $54,682
$453,863
2019
$5,426 (+2.5%)
$395,088 + $54,122
$449,210
2018
$5,295 (+0.8%)
$387,341 + $53,060
$440,401
2017
$5,254 (+2.6%)
$372,300 + $51,000
$423,300
2016
$5,123 (+2.6%)
$372,300 + $51,000
$423,300
2015
$4,993 (+2.1%)
$365,000 + $50,000
$415,000
2014
$4,889 (+8.4%)
$277,059 + $124,646
$401,705
2013
$4,509 (+6.6%)
$277,059 + $124,646
$401,705
2012
$4,229 (−2.2%)
$251,196 + $113,012
$364,208
2011
$4,322 (+2.3%)
$241,535 + $108,665
$350,200
2010
$4,227 (−4.9%)
$248,570 + $111,830
$360,400
2009
$4,444 (+0.5%)
$243,880 + $109,720
$353,600
2008
$4,420
$257,950 + $116,050
$374,000
Tax history for 677 Browns Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,066 (+63.9%)
$612,000 + $183,600
$795,600
2024
$6,143 (+0.6%)
$423,614 + $58,029
$481,643
2023
$6,108 (+2.0%)
$423,614 + $58,029
$481,643
2022
$5,985 (+4.0%)
$415,308 + $56,891
$472,199
2021
$5,755 (+1.4%)
$407,164 + $55,776
$462,940
2020
$5,675 (+4.6%)
$399,181 + $54,682
$453,863
2019
$5,426 (+2.5%)
$395,088 + $54,122
$449,210
2018
$5,295 (+0.8%)
$387,341 + $53,060
$440,401
2017
$5,254 (+2.6%)
$372,300 + $51,000
$423,300
2016
$5,123 (+2.6%)
$372,300 + $51,000
$423,300
2015
$4,993 (+2.1%)
$365,000 + $50,000
$415,000
2014
$4,889 (+8.4%)
$277,059 + $124,646
$401,705
2013
$4,509 (+6.6%)
$277,059 + $124,646
$401,705
2012
$4,229 (−2.2%)
$251,196 + $113,012
$364,208
2011
$4,322 (+2.3%)
$241,535 + $108,665
$350,200
2010
$4,227 (−4.9%)
$248,570 + $111,830
$360,400
2009
$4,444 (+0.5%)
$243,880 + $109,720
$353,600
2008
$4,420
$257,950 + $116,050
$374,000
*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
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.98 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
1,334
Year built
1942
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10710104
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport (Minimum): 2
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Carport, Common Parking Area, Covered Parking, Detached, Electric Gate, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bedrooms: Loft Bedroom, More than One Primary Bedroom
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: 2+ Showers Over Tubs
Room Information
Artist Studio, Loft, Storage
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Eat in Kitchen, No Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop (Tile), Dishwasher, Oven Range (Built-In), Refrigerator(s), Wine Refrigerator
Other
Interior Features
Laundry: Dryer, Electricity Hookup (220V)
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Insert, In Living Room, Wood-Burning
Lot Description: Grade (Level), Stream (Seasonal), Views
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: SU
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows
Sewer Septic: Septic Engineered
Utilities: Generator, Propane On Site
Water Information
Water: Well
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School: Bradley Elementary
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Middle School: Aptos Junior High
High School: Aptos High
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Location Information
From town of Corralitos and Market turn right at stop sign go 1/4 miles turn left onto Browns valley Rd drive 1.6 miles once you pass Avocado Rd property is on your left, 677 Browns Valley Rd, enter at electric gate
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,334
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.98 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10710104
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bradley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.8mi
5/10
Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
8/10
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ 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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 14 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
$840,000 – $1.02M
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