Last Sold Price
4 beds3,190 sqft$643/sqft
787 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Description

Behind a grand gated entrance, this luxurious Mediterranean-inspired estate is located on a sprawling flat 2.56-acres with stunning coastal mountain views. The opulent interior layout will have you in awe with a selection of stunning light-filled living spaces to suit every mood and occasion. Tall exposed wood beam ceilings soar overhead in the family and living rooms, plus a formal dining room that opens out to the rear courtyard. A gourmet kitchen delights with a gas range, dual ovens, wine fridge,...Behind a grand gated entrance, this luxurious Mediterranean-inspired estate is located on a sprawling flat 2.56-acres with stunning coastal mountain views. The opulent interior layout will have you in awe with a selection of stunning light-filled living spaces to suit every mood and occasion. Tall exposed wood beam ceilings soar overhead in the family and living rooms, plus a formal dining room that opens out to the rear courtyard. A gourmet kitchen delights with a gas range, dual ovens, wine fridge, and elegantly designed wood cabinets and window trim. All 4 beds are housed upstairs, including the luxe primary suite with a walk-in closet and a dream master bath featuring double sink vanity and jetted tub. The upstairs balconies take in breathtaking views of the grounds featuring a vineyard, garden beds, patio spaces and large lawn. All this tranquil privacy is only moments from Los Gatos, Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz and Capitola and in the top-rated Happy Valley School District.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/21/2021 12:00 AM

Property Details for 787 Rider Ridge Road

Status
MLS #
ML81841696
Days on Compass
25
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built
1997
Lot Size
2.56 AC / 111,601 SF
MLS City Name
SANTA CRUZ
Building Type
Detached
Style
Mediterranean
Garage Spaces
3
View
Mountains, Ocean, Ridge, Vineyard
Cross Street
Jarvis Rd

Location

Listing Courtesy of Sereno, Ducky Grabill, DRE #01018603

Sold By eXp Realty of California Inc., Michelle Vivenzi, DRE #02084782

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Building Information for 787 Rider Ridge Road

Stories-Year Built1997Building Size-Lot Size2.56 AC / 111,601 SF

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Property Information for 787 Rider Ridge Road

Features
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Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Utility Room
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Tub with Jets, Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower, Tub with Jets, Tubs - 2+
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Amenities: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Security Gate, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet
  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Solar Power
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Tile
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Tub / Sink
  • Living SqFt: 3190
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Fireplace, Heating - 2+ Zones, Radiant
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Standard
  • Utilities: Other
  • Water: Private / Mutual
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
  • Exterior: Dual Pane Windows
  • Area Text: Scotts Valley North
  • Roof: Tile
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 787
  • Street Name: Rider Ridge
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 41
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Structure SqFt: 3190
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 24
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: A
Location Information
  • City Limits: No
  • Directions: Reception/GPS is spotty up there. Take Vine Hill Rd to Jarvis Rd to Rider Rd
  • Incorporated: No
  • Parcel Number: 100-041-23-000
  • 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 Perimeter and Slab
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: 2.56
  • Lot Description: Agricultural Use, Farm Animals (Permitted), Private / Secluded, Views, Vineyard
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Courtyard, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn

Property History for 787 Rider Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 21, 2021

Sold

MLSListings #ML81841696

$2,050,000
Jul 21, 2021

Sold

EBRD #ML81841696

$2,050,000
Jul 15, 2021

Pending

MLSListings #ML81841696

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/21/2021

Sold

MLSListings #ML81841696

$2,050,000
07/21/2021

Sold

EBRD #ML81841696

$2,050,000
07/15/2021

Pending

MLSListings #ML81841696

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

Public Records for 787 Rider Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$466,809Additions$155,603Total$622,412
Tax Record2025$7,522 ($627 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,190 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,190 SqFtLot Size111,601 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1997ZoningACountySANTA CRUZAPN100-041-23Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 787 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: 787 Rider Ridge Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
$2,050,000
4
3,190
111,601
3
3
3,109
119,311
$1,525,000
4
3,500
113,256
$1,165,000
4
2,821
130,244
$629,000
4
2,500
2
2
2
2,451
159,865

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