900 Mesa Grande Rd

$750,000
Price
2
Beds
720 Sq. Ft.
$1,042 / Sq. Ft.
720
Sq. Ft.
$1,042
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Hidden within The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, this rare cabin in the redwoods feels like a secret retreat, private, quiet, and surrounded by history. Just a short drive from Aptos Village and the coast, it offers that hard-to-find balance between total escape and everyday convenience. Very few homes exist inside this 10,000-acre preserve, and being part of this small community means living with nature as your closest neighbor. The land itself tells a story stretching back to California's beginnings....Hidden within The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, this rare cabin in the redwoods feels like a secret retreat, private, quiet, and surrounded by history. Just a short drive from Aptos Village and the coast, it offers that hard-to-find balance between total escape and everyday convenience. Very few homes exist inside this 10,000-acre preserve, and being part of this small community means living with nature as your closest neighbor. The land itself tells a story stretching back to California's beginnings. Once part of the Rancho Soquel land grants, it later became a center for the Loma Prieta Lumber Company's bustling operations in the late 1800s. Today, traces of that era still weave through the forests trails and canyons, reminders of the areas enduring past and renewal. The cabin needs vision and work, but the setting is extraordinary. Drive through a charming neighborhood and end up in your own wooded world, where filtered light moves through the redwoods and the air feels untouched. Step outside to explore miles of trails or simply take in the stillness that surrounds you. This is your chance to restore a piece of California history and make it your own sanctuary inside one of its most beautiful parks.
  1. Listed by Strock Team • DRE #70010201 • Brokerage DRE #01878277 • eXp Realty of California Inc • 831-688-9800
  2. Listed by Jennet Kresge • DRE #01274752 • Brokerage DRE #01878277 • eXp Realty of California Inc

Property Details for 900 Mesa Grande Road

MLS City Name
APTOS
Building Type
Detached
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
6
View
Forest / Woods, Garden / Greenbelt
Cross Street
Indian Ridge Dr.
LISTING UPDATED: 12/17/2025 03:19 PM

Property Details for 900 Mesa Grande Road

StatusActive
MLS #ML82025476
Days on Compass67
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1949
Lot Size0.88 AC / 38,289 SF
CountySanta Cruz County

Location

Listing Courtesy of eXp Realty of California Inc, Strock Team, DRE #70010201; eXp Realty of California Inc, Jennet Kresge, DRE #01274752
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Building Information for 900 Mesa Grande Road

Stories-Year Built1949Building Size-Lot Size0.88 AC / 38,289 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,832 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,706

Property Taxes

$126

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 900 Mesa Grande Road

Features
Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Workshop
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Stall Shower, Tile
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Oven Range, Oven Range - Gas
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Family Room, Wood Burning, Wood Stove
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Other
  • Living SqFt: 720
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Stove - Wood
  • Sewer Septic: Existing Septic, Septic Connected, Septic Tank / Pump
  • Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Uncovered Parking
  • Garage Max: 0
  • Garage Min: 0
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Property Condition: Fixer Upper
  • Area Text: Aptos
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 900
  • Street Name: Mesa Grande
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 49
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Structure SqFt: 720
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 76
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: RA
Location Information
  • Parcel Number: 040-091-14-000
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: APTOS
  • City Postal ID: 1
  • Postal Code: 95003
  • Elementary School: 812
  • Elementary School District: 800
  • Middle School Text: Aptos Junior High
  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • High School Text: Aptos High
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Concrete Block, Concrete Slab, Crawl Space
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .88
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Storage Shed / Structure

Property History for 900 Mesa Grande Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 17, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82025476

$750,000
Dec 17, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82025479

$750,000
Dec 17, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82025476

$750,000
Dec 17, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82025479

$750,000
Oct 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82025479

$995,000
Oct 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82025476

$995,000
Oct 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82025479

$995,000
Oct 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82025476

$995,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/17/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82025476

$750,000
12/17/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82025479

$750,000
12/17/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82025476

$750,000
12/17/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82025479

$750,000
10/21/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82025479

$995,000
10/21/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82025476

$995,000
10/21/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82025479

$995,000
10/21/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82025476

$995,000

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

Public Records for 900 Mesa Grande Road

Taxable ValueLand$35,253Additions$23,522Total$58,775
Tax Record2025$1,513 ($126 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt720 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt720 SqFtLot Size38,289 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949ZoningRACountySANTA CRUZAPN040-091-14

Schools near 900 Mesa Grande Road

This home is within Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mar Vista Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Aptos Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Aptos High School
Public9 to 12

Renaissance High Continuation 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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900 Mesa Grande Road is a single family home for sale in Aptos, CA 95003. This property was listed for sale on October 21, 2025 by eXp Realty of California Inc, it's currently listed at $750,000. This listing's school district is Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Nearby schools include Mar Vista Elementary School, Aptos Junior High School and Aptos High School. 900 Mesa Grande Road is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 720 sqft single family home built in 1949.

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Listing Courtesy of eXp Realty of California Inc, Strock Team, DRE #70010201; eXp Realty of California Inc, Jennet Kresge, DRE #01274752

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