OFF MARKET

Off market mar 2023 for $1.2M

$1,156,883

•

669

sq ft

748 Rider Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076

About this home

A winning combination, Zoned TPZ for reduced property taxes and potential income AS WELL AS End of the Road privacy on this one of a kind property. Situated on almost 20 sun drenched acres, this charming cottage, built in 1945, has been lovingly maintained. There are multiple areas to build your dream home while you live in the cottage and snuggle in front of the wood burning stove on a chilly evening. Freshly painted with a new exterior deck. Enormous meadow is a retired apple orchard. Multiple fruit trees remain, including plum, lemon and apple. Well maintained base rock road through the property leads to the small clearing, then to the usable upper meadow and into a redwood forest. There is also a usable Lower meadow, 2 seasonal creeks, and a natural seasonal spring. PG & E power, private well and septic. Partially paved access road. Room for your RV with additional parking available. Possible horse property. If you can dream it . . .

Single-familyProperty Type

1945Year Built

19.29 acresLot Size

$1,729Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Deborah Donner •DRE #00498325 • Donner Land & Homes, Inc.

Listed by • Donner Land & Homes, Inc.

Contact: 408-332-5094

Bought with Brandon Gummow •DRE #02055753 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Nick Gummow •DRE #02053642 • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81892778

Redfin Estimate

$1,156,883

$93K since sold in March 2023$33K since September

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This home's estimate is 50.4% higher than the average sale price ($769K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$710,000
A
2 beds1 bath900 sq ft
5301 Freedom Blvd, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD APR 23, 2026
$699,000
B
2 beds1 bath947 sq ft
91 Buzzard Lagoon Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$650,000
C
2 beds1 bath924 sq ft
2642 C Freedom Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$565,000
D
2 beds2 baths859 sq ft
422 Loma Prieta Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$690,000
E
1 bed1 bath573 sq ft
208 Cloister Ln, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$1,300,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,785 sq ft
11 Eureka Canyon Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076

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Market trends in 95076, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

98.4%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$800K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

29d

8 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$455,000
3 beds2 baths1,395 sq ft
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NEW 12 HRS AGO
$319,000
2 beds2 baths896 sq ft
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3D & VIDEO TOUR
$725,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,406 sq ft
43 Bright View Ct, Watsonville, CA 95076
$1,099,000
2 beds1 bath1,405 sq ft
140 Allan Ln, Watsonville, CA 95076
3D & VIDEO TOUR
$1,739,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,668 sq ft
315 Camino Al Barranco, La Selva Beach, CA 95076
$1,650,000
3 beds3.5 baths2,410 sq ft
2970 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076
VIDEO TOUR
$749,000
2 beds1 bath1,014 sq ft
633 Oregon St, Watsonville, CA 95076
$509,000
2 beds1 bath852 sq ft
559 Bridge St, Watsonville, CA 95076
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 4PM
$3,950,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,015 sq ft
20 Plover Cir, Watsonville, CA 95076
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 3PM
$2,299,000
3 beds2 baths1,464 sq ft
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Sale history for 748 Rider Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81892778

Mar 3, 2023

Sold

$1,250,000

$1,868/sq ft

Jan 24, 2023

Contingent

—

Jan 10, 2023

Relisted

—

Dec 23, 2022

Pending

—

Dec 16, 2022

Contingent

—

Oct 21, 2022

Price Changed

$1,150,000

$1,719/sq ft

May 20, 2022

Listed

$1,250,000

$1,868/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81649585

Jun 23, 2017

Sold

$750,000

$1,121/sq ft

Jun 6, 2017

Contingent

—

Jun 6, 2017

Relisted

—

May 7, 2017

Listing Removed

—

May 2, 2017

Listed

$750,000

$1,121/sq ft

Property being temporarily withdrawn until Trust Beneficiaries settle some issues. Anticipate at least two weeks to resumption of active listing. No showings until resolution, no exceptions. Idyllic, private weekender cabin in the redwoods? Organic apple orchard for family cider making and camping area with fire pit and swing? Couples weekend getaway with trails for hiking? Starter Home? This 40 acres is zoned for selective timber harvest if you so desire. Old detached garage/ workshop. Also included is a tractor with disc and other equipment. 2007 Timber Management Plan available on request

Public Records

Dec 29, 1986

Sold

$249,000

$372/sq ft

Tax history for 748 Rider Rd

*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

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Baths

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Stories

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Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

19.28 Acres

Year renovated

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Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Other

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

10708123000

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Features

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Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2019.

Timber Production District

The TP District is included in the zoning ordinance to achieve the following purposes: To protect and maintain the timberland of the County through regulation of timberland use; to establish a zone district consistent with the mandates of the California Timberland Productivity Act of 1982; to protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Santa Cruz County; and to preserve agriculture and other open space uses where compatible with timberland uses.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Description: Parking Area, Uncovered Parking

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 1
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 1

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1

Room Information
Office Area, Storage
Dining Room Description: Eat in Kitchen, No Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: 220 Volt Outlet

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Stove
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Stove (Wood)

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Forest/Woods, Hills, Mountains
Roof: Composition, Shingle

Building Information
Style: Cabin
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter, Post & Beam

Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Walk-In Closet
Living Sq. Ft.: 669

Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Horse Property Description: Unimproved
Property Primary ID: 585785

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 19.288
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Other (See Remarks)
Zoning: TPZ

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Stream (Year Round), Water On Site, Well

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1

School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified

Location Information
Located in desirable Corralitos. Broker will help show.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 19.28 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10708123000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2019

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No

Around this home

Schools

Bradley Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.8mi

5/10

Aptos Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi

5/10

Aptos High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi

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

0.15% chance of being 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

$1.10M – $1.33M

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Home values near 748 Rider Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
147 Rider Road, Watsonville, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2541 Sq. Ft.	$1,339,627
334 Rider Road, Watsonville, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2688 Sq. Ft.	$1,809,901

Address	Redfin Estimate
141 Rider Road, Watsonville, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1865 Sq. Ft.	$1,208,417
91 Buzzard Lagoon Road, Watsonville, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 947 Sq. Ft.	$861,159

Address	Redfin Estimate
333 Rider Road, Watsonville, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4016 Sq. Ft.	$1,844,387
80 Buzzard Lagoon Road, Watsonville, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1635 Sq. Ft.	$1,071,315

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Sale history for 748 Rider Rd

Tax history for 748 Rider Rd

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