During the short drive up to this beautiful home, you get a tour of every terrain Santa Cruz offers, at warp speed: coastal, valley, countryside, & finally into the brink of the redwood forest. The quick cruise primes you for the gorgeous scenery at home - and that's just from the driveway. As soon as you walk into the living room, you'll see huge windows that open up to the forest, unobstructed by a patio that feels like it has an infinity edge. That massive paver stone patio, we might add, has enough square footage for a shindig of any size. For more nature, walk to Byrne Trail and enjoy one of Santa Cruz's best-kept secrets (spoiler alert: this hike comes with ocean views). Back home, get cozy by the central wood-burning stove in the main living space, upstairs in the loft, or on one of the large decks in the treetops. Those make great office options, too, since fiber optics is available. When you live here, you enjoy every landscape that Santa Cruz has to offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
7.71 acresLot Size
$763Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Strock Strock Team•DRE #70010201• eXp Realty of California Inc
Bought with Kevin Bell•DRE #02132586• eXp Realty of California Inc
Peace & tranquility yet only 5 minutes to the Corralitos Market. When you walk into this home you are greeted by a light filled family room centered around a wood burning stove. Enjoy the privacy of this property while planting your own garden in the raised bed planters already fenced for deer or BBQ'ing on the deck w/ a glass of wine. This 2 BR, 2 bath home features an updated kitchen w/ quartz counter tops and white cabinetry, a cozy family room centered around a wood stove plus a ground floor BR and bathroom. Real hardwood floors lead you up to the second floor featuring another bedroom, bathroom, desk area, balcony & spacious living room. Two detached sheds provide opportunity for a work out room, artist studio, storage, or? Private well. Electric gate to be installed soon near Browns Valley, offering ultimate privacy & security. Come check this one out, it's a lot of value 4 the price! Bradley Elementary, Aptos Junior & High School districts! Sun 10/20, Open House 12-3
MLSListings #ML81749391
Sep 25, 2019
Listing Removed
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Aug 15, 2019
Price Changed
$699,000
$496/sq ft
Jul 15, 2019
Price Changed
$749,000
$532/sq ft
Jun 9, 2019
Price Changed
$775,000
$550/sq ft
Apr 30, 2019
Listed
$799,000
$567/sq ft
SDMLS #301457902
Sep 25, 2019
Listing Removed
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Apr 30, 2019
Listed
$699,000
$496/sq ft
MLSListings #ML81592322
Dec 14, 2016
Sold
$765,000
$543/sq ft
Dec 5, 2016
Pending
—
Nov 14, 2016
Contingent
—
Jun 24, 2016
Listed
$795,000
$565/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,850 (+7.7%)
$589,926 + $303,082
$893,008
2024
$10,077 (+1.7%)
$567,018 + $291,312
$858,330
2023
$9,910 (+1.8%)
$567,018 + $291,312
$858,330
2022
$9,733 (+43.2%)
$555,900 + $285,600
$841,500
2021
$6,798 (+1.2%)
$545,000 + $280,000
$825,000
2020
$6,715 (−16.0%)
$325,336 + $242,486
$567,822
2019
$7,993 (+595.7%)
$322,000 + $240,000
$562,000
2018
$1,149 (+8.4%)
$457,776 + $234,090
$691,866
2017
$1,060 (+2.4%)
$17,046 + $45,236
$62,282
2016
$1,035 (+5.9%)
$17,046 + $45,236
$62,282
2015
$977 (+2.1%)
$16,712 + $44,349
$61,061
2014
$957 (+0.4%)
$16,139 + $42,827
$58,966
2013
$953 (+3.9%)
$16,139 + $42,827
$58,966
2012
$917 (+2.1%)
$16,066 + $42,633
$58,699
2011
$898 (+1.1%)
$15,751 + $41,797
$57,548
2010
$888
$15,442 + $40,977
$56,419
2009
$888 (+2.3%)
$15,327 + $40,671
$55,998
2008
$868
$15,363 + $40,768
$56,131
Tax history for 835 Browns Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,850 (+7.7%)
$589,926 + $303,082
$893,008
2024
$10,077 (+1.7%)
$567,018 + $291,312
$858,330
2023
$9,910 (+1.8%)
$567,018 + $291,312
$858,330
2022
$9,733 (+43.2%)
$555,900 + $285,600
$841,500
2021
$6,798 (+1.2%)
$545,000 + $280,000
$825,000
2020
$6,715 (−16.0%)
$325,336 + $242,486
$567,822
2019
$7,993 (+595.7%)
$322,000 + $240,000
$562,000
2018
$1,149 (+8.4%)
$457,776 + $234,090
$691,866
2017
$1,060 (+2.4%)
$17,046 + $45,236
$62,282
2016
$1,035 (+5.9%)
$17,046 + $45,236
$62,282
2015
$977 (+2.1%)
$16,712 + $44,349
$61,061
2014
$957 (+0.4%)
$16,139 + $42,827
$58,966
2013
$953 (+3.9%)
$16,139 + $42,827
$58,966
2012
$917 (+2.1%)
$16,066 + $42,633
$58,699
2011
$898 (+1.1%)
$15,751 + $41,797
$57,548
2010
$888
$15,442 + $40,977
$56,419
2009
$888 (+2.3%)
$15,327 + $40,671
$55,998
2008
$868
$15,363 + $40,768
$56,131
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
335,760
Year renovated
2022
Sq. Ft.
1,408
Year built
1991
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10747112
Parking Spaces
0
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on Feb 19, 2024.
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Off-Street Parking
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Ground Floor Bedroom
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Features: Shower and Tub, Tile, Full on Ground Floor
Appliances
Dishwasher, Electric Oven Range, Refrigerator
Dining Room Information
Dining Area
Family Room Information
Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Stove
Flooring Information
Tile, Wood
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceiling, Skylight(s)
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Inside
Room Information
Room Type: Workshop
Kitchen Information
Kitchen Features (Additional): Quartz Countertop
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation Details: Slab
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Patio & Porch Features: Back Yard, Deck, Storage Shed/Structure
Year Built
Year Built Details: 2
Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 1,408
View
View: Forest/Woods
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Listing Terms: Cash or Conventional Loan
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Wood Stove, Wall Furnace
Utility Information
Gas: Propane On Site, Public Utilities
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Propane, Public Utilities
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Bradley Elementary
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School: Aptos High
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Middle/Junior High School: Aptos Junior High
Location Information
MLS Area: Corralitos
Street Name: Browns Valley
Street Number: 835
WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 9
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,408
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 0
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 7.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: 2022
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10747112
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views, Green
Home facts updated by owner on Feb 19, 2024
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Bradley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.4mi
5/10
Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.2mi
5/10
Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.3mi
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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In this area, properties receive around 11.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.02M – $1.24M
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