3920 Porter Gulch Road

Sold 8/25/25
Sold 8/25/25
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Last Sold Price
$790,000
2 beds1,090 sqft$725/sqft
3920 Porter Gulch Rd, Aptos, CA 95003

Description

Welcome to your peaceful escape nestled among the majestic redwoods, offering abundant sunshine and flat, usable land. Located in the prime Aptos location, this home is just off the beaten path to give you that serene and private feel, yet only a short drive up Porter Gulch from beaches, shopping, restaurants, the farmers market, and Cabrillo College. The property features ample parking, space for gardens, and a tranquil stream creating a truly relaxing and natural setting. This is the perfect place...Welcome to your peaceful escape nestled among the majestic redwoods, offering abundant sunshine and flat, usable land. Located in the prime Aptos location, this home is just off the beaten path to give you that serene and private feel, yet only a short drive up Porter Gulch from beaches, shopping, restaurants, the farmers market, and Cabrillo College. The property features ample parking, space for gardens, and a tranquil stream creating a truly relaxing and natural setting. This is the perfect place to unwind, reconnect with nature, and enjoy all that Aptos has to offer. Seller will consider financing options.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/25/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Erika Reid • DRE #01446351 • Brokerage DRE #01319514 • Bailey Properties • 831-212-0240

Property Details for 3920 Porter Gulch Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
ML82007571
Days on Compass
54
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Single-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built
1925
Lot Size
0.95 AC / 41,426 SF
County
Santa Cruz County
MLS City Name
APTOS
Building Type
Detached
Garage Spaces
0
View
Forest / Woods, Garden / Greenbelt
Cross Street
Soquel Dr

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$850,000

Avg days on market

37

Sale-to-list ratio

97.8%

Aptos, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Bailey Properties, Erika Reid, DRE #01446351

Sold By eXp Realty of California Inc, Taylor Rositano, DRE #02172606

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Building Information for 3920 Porter Gulch Road

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.95 AC / 41,426 SF

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Property Information for 3920 Porter Gulch Road

Features
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Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Loft, Storage
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Shower over Tub - 1
  • Bedrooms: 2.0
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Family Room
  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Kitchen: Oven Range, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Family Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Living SqFt: 1090
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Standard
  • Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities
  • Water: Well
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Parking Area
  • Garage Max: 0
  • Garage Min: 0
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: 0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Aptos
  • Roof: Composition
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 3920
  • Street Name: Porter Gulch
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 49
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Structure SqFt: 1090
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 100
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: RA
Location Information
  • Parcel Number: 040-061-05-000
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: APTOS
  • City Postal ID: 1
  • Postal Code: 95003
  • Elementary School District: 870
  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • High School Text: Pajaro Valley Unified
Lot Information
  • Current Rent: $0
  • Fencing: Partial Fencing
  • Foundation: Post and Pier
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .95
  • Lot Description: Grade - Level, Grade - Sloped Up
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, BBQ Area, Courtyard, Storage Shed / Structure

Property History for 3920 Porter Gulch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 25, 2025

Sold

EBRD #ML82007571

$790,000—
Aug 25, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #ML82007571

$790,000—
Aug 20, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1910757689

$790,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/25/2025

Sold

EBRD #ML82007571

$790,000
08/25/2025

Sold

MLSListings #ML82007571

$790,000
08/20/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1910757689

$790,000

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

Public Records for 3920 Porter Gulch Road

Taxable ValueLand$650,000Additions$140,000Total$790,000
Tax Record2025$1,183 ($99 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,090 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,090 SqFtLot Size41,426 SqFtStyleResidentialYear Built1925Year Renovated1960ZoningRACountySANTA CRUZAPN040-061-05-000

Schools near 3920 Porter Gulch Road

This home is within Soquel Union Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Main Street Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Mission Hill Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
New Brighton Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Harbor High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Main Street Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Mission Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

New Brighton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Harbor 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

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This home: 3920 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos, CA 95003
$790,000
2
1,090
41,426
3912 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos, CA 95003
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2
1
723
25,352
3946 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos, CA 95003
$945,000
3
1,296
8,843
3896 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos, CA 95003
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1,307
111,993
3980 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos, CA 95003
$865,000
4
2,870
161,172
4350 Johanna Road, Aptos, CA 95003
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