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Last Sold Price
1,835,618 Lot Size42.14 Acres
2285 Back Ranch Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
LandProperty Type
42.14 acresLot Size

Description

New price! Incredible BIG ocean views, sunrise & sunsets can be seen from this very rare opportunity to own 42+ ACs on highly exclusive, private & coveted Back Ranch Rd w/grassy meadows, magnificent redwoods, mature grand oaks & 2 creeks. Build your dream home located on an approximate 800 ft elevation ridge looking out over your land and recently established CA Coastal National Monument lands where development will never change this natural scene. Tucked in the oak trees on the top of a grassy meadow...New price! Incredible BIG ocean views, sunrise & sunsets can be seen from this very rare opportunity to own 42+ ACs on highly exclusive, private & coveted Back Ranch Rd w/grassy meadows, magnificent redwoods, mature grand oaks & 2 creeks. Build your dream home located on an approximate 800 ft elevation ridge looking out over your land and recently established CA Coastal National Monument lands where development will never change this natural scene. Tucked in the oak trees on the top of a grassy meadow sits a retreat made of reclaimed virgin redwood. The home has high beam ceilings centered by a river rock pillar, Satillo tile floors, wood stove & large picture windows at every corner taking in the views. An original barn also made of virgin redwood. An exclusive & private preserve of essentially undisturbed nature bordering 5,000 acre Wilder Ranch State Park with extreme solitude, the roar of crashing waves yet only 20 mins to town & 8 mins to the beach. A must see in person.
  • Listed by: Megan Lyng DRE #01421921 Brokerage DRE #00793982 • David Lyng Real Estate 831-345-0503
Listing closed: 11/19/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MLSListings, MLS#: ML81704750

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$650,000

Avg days on market

186

Sale-to-list ratio

85.9%

Santa Cruz, CA

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Property Information for 2285 Back Ranch Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Lot/Land
  • MLS City Name: SANTA CRUZ
  • Building Type: Lots and Land
  • View: Bay, City, City Lights, Forest / Woods, Garden / Greenbelt, Greenbelt, Hills, Mountains, Ocean, Orchard, Panoramic, Park, Ridge, Valley, Water
  • Cross Street: Smith Grade Rd
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 42.14 AC
Features
Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Connected
  • Utilities: Electricity - On Site
  • Water: Storage Tank, Stream - Year Round, Water On Site, Well
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Empire Grade Road
  • Subclass: Residential Lot
  • Street Number: 2285
  • Street Name: Back Ranch
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 33
Lot / Property Details
Development Information
  • Ownership Type: Trust
  • Zoning Description: 2nd Unit Possible
  • Zoning Detail: RA-O
Location Information
  • City Limits: No
  • Directions: Smith Grade Rd to Back Ranch Rd through the gate. OR HWY 1 to Back Ranch Road. Property is up a dirt road.
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Parcel Access: Accessible, Private Road - Maint. Access, Unpaved Road
  • Parcel Number: 062-131-22-000
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: SANTA CRUZ
  • City Postal ID: 64
  • Postal Code: 95060
  • Elementary School: 891
  • Elementary School District: 948
  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • High School Text: Santa Cruz High
Lot Information
  • Current Rent: $0
  • Development Status: Build to Suit
  • Existing Crops Vegetation: None
  • Fencing: None
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Horse Property Description: Barn, Unimproved
  • Lot Acres: 42.14
  • Lot Description: Agricultural Use, Grade - Gently Sloped, Grade - Varies, Private / Secluded, Stream - Year Round, Views
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Present Use: Agricultural/Residential, Recreational, Residential, Single Family
Listing Info
Rental Info
  • Lease Type: Net

Property History for 2285 Back Ranch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 19, 2018

Sold

EBRD #ML81704750

$1,895,000
Nov 19, 2018

Sold

RESFAR #81704750

$1,895,000
Nov 19, 2018

Sold

MLSListings #ML81704750

$1,895,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/19/2018

Sold

EBRD #ML81704750

$1,895,000
11/19/2018

Sold

RESFAR #81704750

$1,895,000
11/19/2018

Sold

MLSListings #ML81704750

$1,895,000

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

Public Records for 2285 Back Ranch Road

Taxable ValueLand$642,434Additions$214,440Total$856,874
Tax Record2023$9,714 ($810 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,316 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,316 SqFtLot Size1,835,618 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986ZoningRA-OCountySANTA CRUZAPN062-131-22Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2285 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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 2285 Back Ranch Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
$1,895,000
1,835,618
$1,895,000
1
1
2,540
1,835,618
2.5
3,751
583,704
5
3
3,474
992,471
3
2,414
2
1
1,636
548,115

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