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
$741Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Strock Team•DRE #70010201• eXp Realty of California Inc
Contact: 831-688-9800
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
SDMLS #301457902
Sep 25, 2019
Listing Removed
—
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%)
$578,358 + $297,138
$875,496
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%)
$578,358 + $297,138
$875,496
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 Description: Off-Street Parking
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Full on Ground Floor, Shower and Tub, Tile
Room Information
Artist Studio, Workshop
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Dining Area
Kitchen Description: Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Oven Range (Electric), Refrigerator(s)