Charming Country Cottage with tranquil Valley Views, close to the beach & freeway. Located in sunny Larkin Valley, just south of Aptos. A much loved home for over 40 years. Large concrete patio surrounded by Wisteria, Roses, Blackberries and Apple & Plum trees. Enjoy your morning coffee on the valley view deck in the morning summer time sun. In the spring the yard comes alive with flowers and bulbs. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, single level, 1115 Sq Ft. A possible 3rd bed room, office, or art studio off the Primary suite. Storage under the home and an extra room. Short trip to shopping in Aptos or Watsonville, and the beach. Easy drive to Capitola or Monterey.
Single-familyProperty Type
1912Year Built
0.93 acresLot Size
$803Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Paul Bailey•DRE #00546781• Bailey Properties
Charming Country Cottage with tranquil Valley Views, close to the beach & freeway. Located in sunny Larkin Valley, just south of Aptos. A much loved home for over 40 years. Large concrete patio surrounded by Wisteria, Roses, Blackberries and Apple & Plum trees. Enjoy your morning coffee on the valley view deck in the morning summer time sun. In the spring the yard comes alive with flowers and bulbs. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, single level, 1115 Sq Ft. A possible 3rd bed room, office, or art studio off the Primary suite. Storage under the home and an extra room. Short trip to shopping in Aptos or Watsonville, and the beach. Easy drive to Capitola or Monterey.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82028055
Feb 12, 2026
Listing Removed
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Nov 21, 2025
Listed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,664 (+13.2%)
$91,167 + $94,933
$186,100
2024
$2,353 (+1.9%)
$89,380 + $93,071
$182,451
2023
$2,308 (+2.1%)
$89,380 + $93,071
$182,451
2022
$2,260 (+8.0%)
$87,627 + $91,246
$178,873
2021
$2,093 (+1.3%)
$85,909 + $89,457
$175,366
2020
$2,065 (+1.6%)
$84,224 + $87,703
$171,927
2019
$2,033 (+2.3%)
$83,361 + $86,804
$170,165
2018
$1,987 (+0.7%)
$81,726 + $85,102
$166,828
2017
$1,973 (+2.4%)
$78,553 + $81,798
$160,351
2016
$1,926 (+2.9%)
$78,553 + $81,798
$160,351
2015
$1,872 (+2.0%)
$77,013 + $80,194
$157,207
2014
$1,835 (−0.3%)
$74,370 + $77,442
$151,812
2013
$1,841 (+4.7%)
$74,370 + $77,442
$151,812
2012
$1,759 (+2.1%)
$74,034 + $77,092
$151,126
2011
$1,723 (+1.1%)
$72,582 + $75,580
$148,162
2010
$1,704 (−0.2%)
$71,159 + $74,098
$145,257
2009
$1,708 (+2.3%)
$70,627 + $73,544
$144,171
2008
$1,670
$70,795 + $73,719
$144,514
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.93 Acres
Year renovated
1966
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,115
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,115
Year built
1912
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
04943110
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 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.
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 86° expected this year, 12 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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Historical weather
Watsonville, CA • 95076
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
3.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 885 Larkin Valley Rd
$865,975
$29K under list price of $895K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $750K to $1.4M.