Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds4,613 sqft
1800 Back Ranch Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Single FamilyProperty Type
11.18 acresLot Size
1978Year Built
$910/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

This exceptional property is in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods between Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay, along a gated private road with great views of Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean. It is secluded and serene, yet it is only 5 minutes from Highway 1, 15 minutes from Santa Cruz, and 90 minutes from San Francisco. The property covers 11 acres of flat, open land and has 2 legal parcels. It features a romantic, contemporary Craftsman home (2400 sq.ft.) connected via a courtyard with a guest...This exceptional property is in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods between Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay, along a gated private road with great views of Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean. It is secluded and serene, yet it is only 5 minutes from Highway 1, 15 minutes from Santa Cruz, and 90 minutes from San Francisco. The property covers 11 acres of flat, open land and has 2 legal parcels. It features a romantic, contemporary Craftsman home (2400 sq.ft.) connected via a courtyard with a guest house (1800 sq.ft.), surrounded by extensive gardens, patios, and decks for outdoor entertaining. A modern kitchen opens to a spacious dining room and a living room with sweeping views over a coastal meadow frequented by wildlife. The main bedroom has a walk-in closet and a bathroom with ocean views. The guest house has 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a library, kitchenette, and a large living space. The property has a caretaker's studio (400 sq.ft.), a garage and workshop (1000 sq.ft.), and other outbuildings. It has a modern infrastructure with high-speed internet and backups for communications, power, water, and fire safety. The property is 500 feet above sea level and 2 miles from the ocean, close enough to hear the surf at night, but far enough inland to be sheltered from the wind.

Listing Agent

  1. Tim Allen

    Tim Allen

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    DRE #00891159

    team@timallenproperties.com

    P: (831) 214-1990

    M: (831) 214-1990

Listing closed: 09/29/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLSListings, MLS#: ML82015508

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Property Information for 1800 Back Ranch Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Single-Family Homes / Detached
  • MLS City Name: SANTA CRUZ
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • View: Ocean
  • Cross Street: Highway 1
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Lot Size: 11.18 AC / 486,783 SF
Features
Room Information
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 5
Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Family Room, Gas Burning, Living Room, Other Location
  • Fireplaces Min: 5
  • Living SqFt: 4613
  • Pool: No
  • Pool Type: Spa / Hot Tub
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Tank / Pump
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Well - Shared
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Detached Garage
  • Garage Max: 3
  • Garage Min: 3
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Davenport
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Other
  • Street Number: 1800
  • Street Name: Back Ranch
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 31
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Structure SqFt: 4613
  • Structure SqFt Source: Other
  • Age: 47
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: RA
Location Information
  • Parcel Number: 062-131-26
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: SANTA CRUZ
  • City Postal ID: 64
  • Postal Code: 95060
  • Elementary School District: 948
  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Raised
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: 11.18
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Other

Property History for 1800 Back Ranch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 29, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #ML82015508

$4,200,000
Sep 29, 2025

Sold

EBRD #ML82015508

$4,200,000
Aug 14, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #ML82015508

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/29/2025

Sold

MLSListings #ML82015508

$4,200,000
09/29/2025

Sold

EBRD #ML82015508

$4,200,000
08/14/2025

Pending

MLSListings #ML82015508

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1800 Back Ranch Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,300,000Additions$1,400,000Total$3,700,000
Tax Record2025$10,496 ($875 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths5Total Finished SqFt6,014 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,014 SqFtLot Size263,712 SqFtStyleResidentialYear Built1978Year Renovated2016ZoningRACountySANTA CRUZAPN062-131-26-000

Schools near 1800 Back Ranch Road

This home is within Bonny Doon Union Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bonny Doon Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Mission Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Harbor High School
Public9 to 12

Soquel High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1800 Back Ranch Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$4,200,000
5
4,613
486,783
2
1
1,636
548,115
3
3.5
6,236
323,607
$3,900,000
1
5,396
5
3
3,474
992,471
2
2
1,486
355,188

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