Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,702 sqft
298 Vine Hill Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.14 acresLot Size
1978Year Built
$419/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Custom built, beautifully reimagined and brought back to life. Set on over 2 acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains, this updated 2,700+ sq ft property blends its original mid-century character with modern comfort and style. A "treehouse on a hill", this home features open-beamed ceilings, knotty pine accents, kiln-dried redwood railings, and a cozy loft library with built-in seating and serene treetop views. Expansive windows fill the home with natural light and showcase the surrounding redwoods. The...Custom built, beautifully reimagined and brought back to life. Set on over 2 acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains, this updated 2,700+ sq ft property blends its original mid-century character with modern comfort and style. A "treehouse on a hill", this home features open-beamed ceilings, knotty pine accents, kiln-dried redwood railings, and a cozy loft library with built-in seating and serene treetop views. Expansive windows fill the home with natural light and showcase the surrounding redwoods. The flexible floor plan offers four bedrooms and two baths, with two bedrooms on each level, plus a dedicated office area and generous food and wine storage. Outdoor living is enhanced by the private, tree-lined setting with deck space for days to relax or explore. The property includes an attached two-car garage, plus a detached two-car garage with workshop space for all your toys and tinkering. Peaceful and private, yet ideally located just minutes from Highway 17 for easy access to Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, and beaches. Welcome Home!
  • Listed by: John Flaniken DRE #01420207 Brokerage DRE #02071734 • Trade-In Real Estate 831-334-0890
Listing closed: 02/20/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MLSListings, MLS#: ML82030640

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Listing Courtesy of Trade-In Real Estate, John Flaniken, DRE #01420207

Sold By David Lyng Real Estate, Joanna Zampelli, DRE #02124511

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Property Information for 298 Vine Hill Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Single-Family Homes / Detached
  • MLS City Name: Santa Cruz
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • View: Forest / Woods, Mountains
  • Cross Street: Jarvis Road
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Lot Size: 2.14 AC / 93,131 SF
Features
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Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Office Area, Loft
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower, Updated Bath
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, No Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Double
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
Features
  • Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling, High Ceiling
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Living SqFt: 2702
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Fireplace
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Connected
  • Utilities: Propane On Site
  • Water: Well
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking
  • Garage Max: 4
  • Garage Min: 4
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Scotts Valley North
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 298
  • Street Name: Vine Hill
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 41
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Structure SqFt: 2702
  • Structure SqFt Source: Other
  • Age: 48
Development Information
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Zoning Detail: A
Location Information
  • City Limits: No
  • Directions: From Highway 17 take the Vine Hill Road exit. From Santa Cruz take Branciforte Drive to Vine Hill Road. Very close to Jarvis Road. Driveway appears a challenge- it's workable with a place to turn around at top.
  • Parcel Number: 100-071-13-000
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Postal ID: 64
  • Postal Code: 95065
  • Elementary School District: 949
  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Concrete Block, Concrete Slab
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: 2.14
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: BBQ Area, Deck, Porch - Enclosed

Property History for 298 Vine Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 20, 2026

Sold

EBRD #ML82030640

$1,132,500
Feb 20, 2026

Sold

MLSListings #ML82030640

$1,132,500
Feb 18, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1929547796

$1,132,500

+93.7% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/20/2026

Sold

EBRD #ML82030640

$1,132,500
02/20/2026

Sold

MLSListings #ML82030640

$1,132,500
02/18/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1929547796

$1,132,500

+93.7% / yr

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

Public Records for 298 Vine Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$700,000Additions$125,000Total$825,000
Tax Record2025$3,236 ($270 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,403 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,403 SqFtLot Size93,131 SqFtStyleResidentialYear Built1978Year Renovated2005ZoningACountySANTA CRUZAPN100-071-13-000

Schools near 298 Vine Hill Road

This home is within Santa Cruz City High 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
Happy Valley 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: 298 Vine Hill Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
$1,132,500
4
2,702
93,131
3
2
1,464
41,426
$1,300,000
4
2,516
174,414
$620,000
1
1
832
30,405
$1,025,000
4
2,398
2
$900,000
3
2,000
4

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