Very special property, located in the sun above Browns Valley, with ocean views on clear days! Large home with spacious wood floor rooms, pool and separate garage building with bedroom/bath upstairs. 4.3 acres of fruit trees, bamboo and landscaping, fenced to keep the deer out. Gardeners love this place! Trees of apple, kiwi, plum, lemon, persimmon, etc. Property is serviced by spring water and a well for irrigation. Private road with maintenance agreement. Multiple outbuildings, including a 4 stall barn used by 2 horses kept here years ago. 2/3 of the of the former 3 car garage converted to living space but easily could be a 3 car garage again. Greenhouse area set up could provide year round growing opportunities. Property located near the Byrne forest which offers excellent hiking opportunities. Appointment to show required, please don't try a drive by.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
4.31 acresLot Size
$508Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Lori Hoover•DRE #00677874• Bailey Properties
Listed by Hayley Hackett•DRE #02002432• Bailey Properties
Contact: 831-588-8449
Bought with Gretchen Bach•DRE #01888811• Coldwell Banker Realty
SIMPLY GLORIOUS HOME. COURTYARD W/ ABUNDANCE OF PLANTS & FLOWERS GREET YOU AS YOU ENTER. FANTACTIC TOP OF THE WORLD VIEWS ON 5 USEABLE ACRES W/ APPLE TREES, & TONS OF FRUIT TREES, LAWNS & PATIO'S. SINGLE LEVEL HOME HAS HDWOOD FLOORS,
Public Records
Sep 2, 1992
Sold
$395,000
$136/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 9, 1979
Sold
$64,500
$22/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 18, 1974
Sold
$45,000
$15/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1974
Sold
$37,500
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,837 (+7.3%)
$656,188 + $388,244
$1,044,432
2024
$11,964 (+2.1%)
$643,321 + $380,632
$1,023,953
2023
$11,723 (+1.9%)
$643,321 + $380,632
$1,023,953
2022
$11,501 (+2.9%)
$630,707 + $373,168
$1,003,875
2021
$11,182 (+1.5%)
$618,340 + $365,851
$984,191
2020
$11,018 (+13.0%)
$606,216 + $358,678
$964,894
2019
$9,749 (+2.6%)
$600,000 + $355,000
$955,000
2018
$9,503 (+0.8%)
$413,348 + $447,104
$860,452
2017
$9,428 (+2.7%)
$397,297 + $429,743
$827,040
2016
$9,180 (+0.8%)
$397,297 + $429,743
$827,040
2015
$9,107 (+2.2%)
$389,507 + $421,317
$810,824
2014
$8,911 (−0.4%)
$376,141 + $406,859
$783,000
2013
$8,948 (+5.1%)
$376,141 + $406,859
$783,000
2012
$8,510 (+2.3%)
$374,441 + $405,020
$779,461
2011
$8,320 (+1.3%)
$367,099 + $397,078
$764,177
2010
$8,216 (−0.2%)
$359,901 + $389,292
$749,193
2009
$8,236 (+2.6%)
$357,211 + $386,383
$743,594
2008
$8,031
$358,060 + $387,301
$745,361
Tax history for 843 Browns Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,837 (+7.3%)
$656,188 + $388,244
$1,044,432
2024
$11,964 (+2.1%)
$643,321 + $380,632
$1,023,953
2023
$11,723 (+1.9%)
$643,321 + $380,632
$1,023,953
2022
$11,501 (+2.9%)
$630,707 + $373,168
$1,003,875
2021
$11,182 (+1.5%)
$618,340 + $365,851
$984,191
2020
$11,018 (+13.0%)
$606,216 + $358,678
$964,894
2019
$9,749 (+2.6%)
$600,000 + $355,000
$955,000
2018
$9,503 (+0.8%)
$413,348 + $447,104
$860,452
2017
$9,428 (+2.7%)
$397,297 + $429,743
$827,040
2016
$9,180 (+0.8%)
$397,297 + $429,743
$827,040
2015
$9,107 (+2.2%)
$389,507 + $421,317
$810,824
2014
$8,911 (−0.4%)
$376,141 + $406,859
$783,000
2013
$8,948 (+5.1%)
$376,141 + $406,859
$783,000
2012
$8,510 (+2.3%)
$374,441 + $405,020
$779,461
2011
$8,320 (+1.3%)
$367,099 + $397,078
$764,177
2010
$8,216 (−0.2%)
$359,901 + $389,292
$749,193
2009
$8,236 (+2.6%)
$357,211 + $386,383
$743,594
2008
$8,031
$358,060 + $387,301
$745,361
*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
4
Baths
4
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.31 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
2,907
Year built
1948
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10747103
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
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
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Detached
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bedrooms: Walk-In Closet
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
Bathroom Description: Outside Access, Oversized Tub, Jack & Jill
Room Information
Atrium
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room
Fireplace Description: In Family Room, Free-Standing, In Living Room, In Primary Bedroom, Wood-Stove
Fireplaces (Minimum): 3
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan
Heating: Stove (Wood)
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Forest/Woods, Ocean, Orchard
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Balcony/Patio, Barbecue Area, Deck, Fenced, Fire Pit, Storage Shed/Structure
Building Information
Style: Farm House, Ranch, Rustic
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Description: In-Ground, Lap
Property Features
Amenities: Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,907
Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Horse Property Description: Barn, Stalls
Property Primary ID: 202922
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 4.312
Lot Description: Grade (Gently Sloped), Grade (Level), Private/Secluded, Views
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RA
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Skylight(s), Solar Power, Tankless Water Heater
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Propane On Site, Solar Panels - Owned
Water Information
Water: Spring, Well (Shared)
Location
2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: Horse/storage
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 Corralitos Market, Browns Valley over bridge, turn left, past Roses of Yesterday, look 4 Bailey Properties sign on left, driveway servicing 4 homes, 843 is at the top & end of road. Gate lock removed, please close gate during shows, i. e. deer fencing.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,907
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.31 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10747103
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 • 3.6mi
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
0.46% 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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Estimated sale price
$1.40M – $1.70M
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