Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,632 sqft$643/sqft
878 Rider Ridge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Single FamilyProperty Type
8.85 acresLot Size
1977Year Built
$643/sq ftPrice per sq ft
50 carsParking Spaces

Description

If you're looking for privacy, serenity, and room to roam, this may be the home for you! Situated on nearly nine acres, with long range views and a peek of the bay, towering redwoods, and enough space to pursue your hobbies, this warm home has many designer upgrades and numerous possibilities! Rustic yet artistic, with several decks and a patio for outdoor entertainment. Separate bonus room not included in square footage. No drivebys, please. Shown strictly by appointment only.If you're looking for privacy, serenity, and room to roam, this may be the home for you! Situated on nearly nine acres, with long range views and a peek of the bay, towering redwoods, and enough space to pursue your hobbies, this warm home has many designer upgrades and numerous possibilities! Rustic yet artistic, with several decks and a patio for outdoor entertainment. Separate bonus room not included in square footage. No drivebys, please. Shown strictly by appointment only.
Listing closed: 11/17/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MLSListings, MLS#: ML81811916

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,197,000

Avg days on market

33

Sale-to-list ratio

95.4%

Santa Cruz, CA

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Property Information for 878 Rider Ridge Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Single-Family Homes / Detached
  • MLS City Name: SANTA CRUZ
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces: 50
  • View: Bay, Canyon, Mountains
  • Cross Street: Jarvis/Vine Hill
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Lot Size: 8.85 AC / 385,462 SF
Features
Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Laundry Room, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Bathroom: Updated Bath
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Tile, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Amenities: Bay Window, Vaulted Ceiling
  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulation - Unknown
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Living SqFt: 1632
  • Pool: No
  • Security Features: Security Alarm
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Electric, Fireplace
  • Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters
  • Water: Water On Site
Carport and Parking
  • Carport Min: 1
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Carport, Drive Through, No Garage, Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Tandem Parking, Uncovered Parking
  • Garage Max: 0
  • Garage Min: 0
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Exterior: Dual Pane Windows
  • Area Text: Scotts Valley North
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 878
  • Street Name: Rider Ridge
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 41
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Structure SqFt: 1632
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 43
Development Information
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Zoning Detail: A
Location Information
  • City Limits: No
  • Directions: Hwy 17 to Vine Hill Road, proceed ~1.5 miles. Left from V.H. onto Jarvis, go ~1.5 mi. On the uphill slope part of Jarvis, sharp right onto RRR- sm. sign. Gate is open. Go to end. Take rd.to left of red phone booth. At 3 way fork, sharp right up drive.
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 100-041-35-000
  • 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
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Horse Property Description: Unimproved
  • Lot Acres: 8.85
  • Lot Description: Farm Animals (Permitted), Grade - Gently Sloped, Grade - Sloped Up, Private / Secluded
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Deck, Low Maintenance, Sprinklers - Lawn, Storage Shed / Structure

Property History for 878 Rider Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 17, 2020

Sold

MLSListings #ML81811916

$1,050,000
Nov 17, 2020

Sold

EBRD #ML81811916

$1,050,000
Oct 22, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #683581425

$1,050,000

+5.1% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/17/2020

Sold

MLSListings #ML81811916

$1,050,000
11/17/2020

Sold

EBRD #ML81811916

$1,050,000
10/22/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #683581425

$1,050,000

+5.1% / yr

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

Public Records for 878 Rider Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$811,499Additions$347,785Total$1,159,284
Tax Record2025$12,921 ($1,077 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,632 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,632 SqFtLot Size385,462 SqFtStyleResidentialYear Built1977Year Renovated1977ZoningACountySANTA CRUZAPN100-041-35-000

Schools near 878 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: 878 Rider Ridge Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
$1,050,000
3
1,632
385,462
$1,399,500
1
2
2,832
364,031
3
2
1,684
224,987
$2,050,000
4
3,190
111,601
1
1
2,016
210,830
$1,100,000
2
1
1,832
468,531

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