Sold
Last Sold Price
$2,750,000
4 beds5,570 sqft

570 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Single FamilyProperty Type
24.66 acresLot Size
1984Year Built
$494/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Situated on ~25 acres on a sunny ridgetop with breathtaking Monterey Bay views! The impressive gated estate with shingle style main residence is approached by a long driveway between sunny pasture & expansive lawn. Main house comprises 3 stories plus cupola (lookout tower). Generous farmhouse kitchen with island, breakfast nook, cozy den with gas stove. Formal living room features impressive Rumford fireplace, raised music alcove, pool table area plumbed for wet bar. Family/recreation rm on the lower...Situated on ~25 acres on a sunny ridgetop with breathtaking Monterey Bay views! The impressive gated estate with shingle style main residence is approached by a long driveway between sunny pasture & expansive lawn. Main house comprises 3 stories plus cupola (lookout tower). Generous farmhouse kitchen with island, breakfast nook, cozy den with gas stove. Formal living room features impressive Rumford fireplace, raised music alcove, pool table area plumbed for wet bar. Family/recreation rm on the lower level with full bath - ideal au pair or in-law quarters. 3 car garage with workshop, possible wine cellar. Uniquely charming outbuildings include the 'Tea House', 2 stall barn with hay loft/workshop, chicken coop/dog kennel, rustic log cabin hideaway/man cave, community library. Usable land for horses or vineyards. Fenced pasture, meadow, hiking/riding/biking trail through private woodland. Solar power, excellent shared well, high speed internet. Happy Valley elementary!
  • Listed by: Rebecca Smith DRE #01310611 Brokerage DRE #02101181 • Sereno Group 408-507-7165
  • Listed by: Karen Izzo DRE #01402005 Brokerage DRE #02101181 • Sereno Group
Listing closed: 09/16/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MLSListings, MLS#: ML81737234
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,721,290

Avg days on market

38

Sale-to-list ratio

92.9%

Santa Cruz, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Sereno Group, Rebecca Smith, DRE #01310611; Sereno Group, Karen Izzo, DRE #01402005

Sold By David Lyng Real Estate, Paul Burrowes, DRE #01955563

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Property Information for 570 Rider Ridge Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Single-Family Homes / Detached
  • MLS City Name: SANTA CRUZ
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Style: Normandy
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • View: Bay, Mountains, Ocean, Water
  • Cross Street: Jarvis

Building Information

  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Lot Size: 24.66 AC / 1,074,277 SF

Features

Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Artist Studio, Attic, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Recreation Room, Solarium, Storage, Wine Cellar / Storage, Workshop
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Showers over Tubs - 2+
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Island, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Pantry, Trash Compactor
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Amenities: Built-in Vacuum
  • Communications: Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Family Room, Gas Burning, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside
  • Living SqFt: 5570
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Heating: Central Forced Air, Propane
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Connected
  • Utilities: Generator, Propane On Site, Public Utilities, Solar - Hot Water Heater - Owned, Solar Panels - Owned
  • Water: Well - Shared
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Max: 3
  • Garage Min: 3

Property Details

Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Scotts Valley North
  • Roof: Tile
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 570
  • Street Name: Rider Ridge
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 41
Second Unit Information
  • Second Unit Description: Tea Hs+Library

Lot / Property Details

Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 3
  • Structure SqFt: 5570
  • Structure SqFt Source: Other
  • Age: 35
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: SU
Location Information
  • City Limits: No
  • Directions: From Hwy 17 take the Vine Hill Rd exit. Continue on Vine Hill for ~2 miles. Turn left on Jarvis, continue for ~2 miles. Right on Rider Ridge, approx 0.3miles. Property is on right side. Call for gate code. (DO NOT TAKE JARVIS from Hwy 17...dirt road)
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 100-011-17-000
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: SANTA CRUZ
  • City Postal ID: 64
  • Postal Code: 95065
  • Elementary School: 892
  • Elementary School District: 949
  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Horse Property: Yes
  • Horse Property Description: Barn, Hay Storage, Pasture, Stalls
  • Lot Acres: 24.66
  • Lot Description: Farm Animals (Permitted), Grade - Gently Sloped, Grade - Rolling, Views
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Dog Run / Kennel, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto

Property History for 570 Rider Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 16, 2019

Sold

MLSListings #ML81737234

$2,750,000
—
Sep 16, 2019

Sold

EBRD #ML81737234

$2,750,000
—
Aug 21, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #653528763

$2,750,000
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/16/2019

Sold

MLSListings #ML81737234

$2,750,000
09/16/2019

Sold

EBRD #ML81737234

$2,750,000
08/21/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #653528763

$2,750,000

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

Public Records for 570 Rider Ridge Road

Taxable Value

Land

$1,221,493

Additions

$1,846,184
Total$3,067,677

Tax Record

2025

$33,074 ($2,756 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

4.5

Total Finished SqFt

6,300 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

6,300 SqFt

Lot Size

1,074,277 SqFt

Style

Residential

Year Built

1984

Year Renovated

1984

Zoning

SU

County

SANTA CRUZ

APN

100-011-17-000

Schools near 570 Rider Ridge 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: 570 Rider Ridge Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
$2,750,000
4
5,570
1,074,277
$820,000
4
3,020
365,468
$1,325,000
3
2,052
369,650
$1,000,000
4
2.5
4,287
1,877,741
$550,000
–
–
–
46
–
3
2
1,671
166,443

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Listing Courtesy of Sereno Group, Rebecca Smith, DRE #01310611; Sereno Group, Karen Izzo, DRE #01402005

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