Paradise found! Welcome home to your 2 bedroom/2 bathroom A-frame hideaway! This charming home offers 1,246 square feet of cozy living on a massive 2.5-acre sunny lot. You'll love how the natural sunlight floods in, making the fireplace and comfy wall-to-wall carpeting even more inviting. There is one large bedroom/1 full bathroom downstairs and a loft bedroom/1 full bathroom upstairs. Lots of windows with views of the fruit trees. There is a laundry room downstairs. Got a green thumb? You'll dig the 18 apple trees, plus lemon, lime, tangerine, and avocado trees. and gardening beds. There's even a glamping set-up for your adventurous side, as well as a storage shed/studio unit. . Practical perks include a new 5,000-gallon spring water tank, solar panels, and loads of on-site parking/RV , etc. with room for guests. . Whether you're chilling in your living area or cooking up a storm in the tile-floored kitchen, this place is all about comfort and charm. Relax on your deck and soak up the sunshine. Don't miss out on this unique gem with tons of possibilities! Make this your own home sweet home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
2.55 acresLot Size
$838Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Tina Schwendemann•DRE #01461468• Compass
Bought with MaryBeth McLaughlin•DRE #01466579• Room Real Estate
New Price!!!! Sun, privacy, 2.5 acres, mountain cabin, apple tree orchard, solar system, upgraded kitchen with granite counters, newer propane fireplace, hot tub under the stars, large upstairs deck, what more could you ask for? 2nd bedroom is a loft bedroom upstairs, with Pergo flooring & a ceiling fan, a good sized walk in closet & sliding glass door leading to the deck. Spring water, propane, septic. Wood beams & cathedral ceilings in the living room give the home a real cabin feel and the attractive rock fireplace is a center attraction. No more wood cutting, drying, stacking or hauling & the fire looks & feels great! Perfect place to garden, raise chickens or write a book! Detached shed serves as storage for precious things. Property gets great sun exposure and light. Private road with road maintenance agreement. Shown by 24 hr appointment only. Seller may require a rent back up to 30 days. Please do not drive by without an appointment to show.
Public Records
Apr 29, 1993
Sold
$233,000
$187/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,772 (+7.7%)
$714,000 + $253,980
$967,980
2024
$10,005 (+1.7%)
$662,194 + $185,711
$847,905
2023
$9,841 (+2.0%)
$662,194 + $185,711
$847,905
2022
$9,652 (+3.1%)
$649,210 + $182,070
$831,280
2021
$9,361 (+104.4%)
$636,480 + $178,500
$814,980
2020
$4,579 (+5.7%)
$624,000 + $175,000
$799,000
2019
$4,332 (+2.6%)
$253,642 + $115,724
$369,366
2018
$4,223 (+0.9%)
$248,670 + $113,454
$362,124
2017
$4,187 (+2.6%)
$239,012 + $109,048
$348,060
2016
$4,079 (+1.6%)
$239,012 + $109,048
$348,060
2015
$4,015 (+2.2%)
$234,326 + $106,910
$341,236
2014
$3,929 (−0.3%)
$226,284 + $103,242
$329,526
2013
$3,940 (+5.0%)
$226,284 + $103,242
$329,526
2012
$3,755 (+2.3%)
$225,262 + $102,776
$328,038
2011
$3,672 (+1.2%)
$220,846 + $100,760
$321,606
2010
$3,627 (−0.2%)
$216,516 + $98,784
$315,300
2009
$3,634 (+2.5%)
$214,898 + $98,046
$312,944
2008
$3,545
$215,409 + $98,279
$313,688
Tax history for 845 Browns Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,772 (+7.7%)
$714,000 + $253,980
$967,980
2024
$10,005 (+1.7%)
$662,194 + $185,711
$847,905
2023
$9,841 (+2.0%)
$662,194 + $185,711
$847,905
2022
$9,652 (+3.1%)
$649,210 + $182,070
$831,280
2021
$9,361 (+104.4%)
$636,480 + $178,500
$814,980
2020
$4,579 (+5.7%)
$624,000 + $175,000
$799,000
2019
$4,332 (+2.6%)
$253,642 + $115,724
$369,366
2018
$4,223 (+0.9%)
$248,670 + $113,454
$362,124
2017
$4,187 (+2.6%)
$239,012 + $109,048
$348,060
2016
$4,079 (+1.6%)
$239,012 + $109,048
$348,060
2015
$4,015 (+2.2%)
$234,326 + $106,910
$341,236
2014
$3,929 (−0.3%)
$226,284 + $103,242
$329,526
2013
$3,940 (+5.0%)
$226,284 + $103,242
$329,526
2012
$3,755 (+2.3%)
$225,262 + $102,776
$328,038
2011
$3,672 (+1.2%)
$220,846 + $100,760
$321,606
2010
$3,627 (−0.2%)
$216,516 + $98,784
$315,300
2009
$3,634 (+2.5%)
$214,898 + $98,046
$312,944
2008
$3,545
$215,409 + $98,279
$313,688
*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
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.55 Acres
Year renovated
2016
Sq. Ft.
1,246
Year built
1973
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10747102
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 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
Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Information
# of Carport Spaces: 4
# of Total Parking Spaces: 4
Has Carport: Yes
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Covered Parking, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle