Last Sold Price
4 beds2,100 sqft$667/sqft
444 Hoover Rd, Soquel, CA 95073

Description

Embracing nature's tranquility, this exquisite cedar log home offers end-of-the-road privacy in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Its most captivating feature is the profound sense of peace & intimate connection with the natural world that envelops you upon arrival. Masterfully crafted from solid cedar logs, the residence exudes warmth and elegance. The spacious living room, with vaulted ceilings and a sophisticated stone fireplace, opens onto a magnificent 1,100+ SF decka perfect vantage point to immerse...Embracing nature's tranquility, this exquisite cedar log home offers end-of-the-road privacy in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Its most captivating feature is the profound sense of peace & intimate connection with the natural world that envelops you upon arrival. Masterfully crafted from solid cedar logs, the residence exudes warmth and elegance. The spacious living room, with vaulted ceilings and a sophisticated stone fireplace, opens onto a magnificent 1,100+ SF decka perfect vantage point to immerse yourself in the surrounding redwood forest. The kitchen invites culinary creativity with sleek butcher-block countertops & a generous pantry. Four well-appointed bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite with deck access, offer serene retreats. A spa-like bathroom showcases a custom oversized tub for deep relaxation. Outdoor amenities, including a sauna & refreshing outdoor shower, enhance the rich relationship with nature. A versatile 789 SF heated garage conversion workshop with a darkroom presents numerous possibilities. Set among fruit trees with space for horses, this sanctuary balances natural immersion with refined comfort. The whisper of wind through the trees and the rhythm of nature become part of your daily life, all while urban conveniences remain within easy reach.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/20/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Christine Schneider • DRE #01749537 • Brokerage DRE #01986810 • Schneider Estates, Inc. • 831-600-6550

Property Details for 444 Hoover Road

Status
MLS #
ML81979759
Days on Compass
82
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built
1970
Lot Size
10.39 AC / 452,806 SF
MLS City Name
SOQUEL
Building Type
Detached
Style
Ranch
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
4
View
Forest / Woods
Cross Street
Soquel San Jose

Location

Listing Courtesy of Schneider Estates, Inc., Christine Schneider, DRE #01749537

Sold By Compass, Keith Kanady, DRE #00953975

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Building Information for 444 Hoover Road

Stories1Year Built1970Building Size-Lot Size10.39 AC / 452,806 SF

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Property Information for 444 Hoover Road

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Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Bonus / Hobby Room, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Workshop
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Tile
  • Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-in Closet
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Amenities: Garden Window, High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight, Walk-in Closet
  • Communications: Cable TV
  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Tankless Water Heater
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Slate, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (110V), Electricity Hookup (220V), Tub / Sink
  • Living SqFt: 2100
  • Pool: No
  • Pool Type: Steam Room or Sauna, Other
  • Security Features: None
  • Special Features: Wheelchair Access
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
  • Utilities: Generator, Propane On Site
  • Water: Storage Tank, Water Filter - Owned, Well - Domestic
Carport and Parking
  • Carport Min: 2
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Carport, No Garage, Room for Oversized Vehicle
  • Garage Max: 0
  • Garage Min: 0
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Exterior: Dual Pane Windows
  • Area Text: Soquel
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: One Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • TIC Agreement: No
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 444
  • Street Name: Hoover
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 46
Second Unit Information
  • Second Unit Description: writers cottage
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Structure SqFt: 2100
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 54
Development Information
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Zoning Detail: RA
Location Information
  • City Limits: No
  • Directions: Take Soquel San Jose Road to Hoover Road. Continue on Hoover Road until the road splits into three roads. Take a HARD RIGHT, the DEAD END road. The property is at the dead end of the road.
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 099-101-36-000
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: SOQUEL
  • City Postal ID: 69
  • Postal Code: 95073
  • Elementary School: 893
  • Elementary School District: 950
  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • High School Text: Soquel High
Lot Information
  • Fencing: Mixed Height / Type, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space, Permanent
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Lot Acres: 10.39
  • Lot Description: Farm Animals (Permitted), Grade - Hillside, Paved, Private / Secluded, Staked Boundary, Stream - Seasonal, Other
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, Deck, Fenced

Property History for 444 Hoover Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 20, 2024

Sold

EBRD #ML81979759

$1,400,000
Dec 20, 2024

Sold

MLSListings #ML81979759

$1,400,000
Dec 12, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1547144925

$1,400,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/20/2024

Sold

EBRD #ML81979759

$1,400,000
12/20/2024

Sold

MLSListings #ML81979759

$1,400,000
12/12/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1547144925

$1,400,000

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Public Records for 444 Hoover Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,020,000Additions$408,000Total$1,428,000
Tax Record2025$8,460 ($705 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,889 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,889 SqFtLot Size452,806 SqFtStyleResidentialYear Built1970Year Renovated1970ZoningRACountySANTA CRUZAPN099-101-36-000

Schools near 444 Hoover 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
Mountain Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Mission Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Harbor High School
Public9 to 12

Santa Cruz High School
Public9 to 12

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