There are homes with views, and then there are homes that completely change your perspective. Perched above the valley, this private ridge top retreat feels like you're living above it all. Mornings begin with coffee on the balcony as the sun spills across the hills, while the kids eagerly head to collect fresh eggs from the chicken coop. Guests wake slowly in their own private living quarters, close enough to be together, yet with space to unwind. Life here has a rhythm all its own. Family naturally gathers in the soaring great room before drifting off to favorite corners of the property. The game room becomes headquarters for endless afternoons, while the expansive grounds offer the perfect opportunity to create the sports court you've always imagined, whether it's pickleball, basketball, or tennis. As the sun slips behind the mountains, the fire pit becomes the heart of the evening. Stories are shared, s'mores are roasted, and conversations stretch long after the stars appear. Despite its peaceful setting, you're only minutes from the shops and restaurants of Soquel. Yet once you're home, surrounded by panoramic views and complete privacy, there's nowhere else you'd rather be.
Some homes check every box. This one makes you stop searching altogether.
Under contract
$1,795,000
1501 Hidden Valley Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
5beds
5,000sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1980
2.35 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$359/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 49 days |
- 280 |
- 5 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Strock Team 70010201 831-688-9800,
eXp Realty of California Inc 888-584-9427,
Eli Karon 01732369 310-701-4779,
Karon Properties
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82053352
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Office
Bedroom
- Features: WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShowerandTub, Tile, PrimaryOversizedTub
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea, DiningBar
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Island, Skylights
Heating
- Central Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Built In Oven, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights, Open Beam Ceiling
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,000
- Total interior livable area: 5,000 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Storage Shed Structure
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Forest/Woods, Mountain(s), Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 2.35 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 10232117000
- Zoning: RA
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PropaneOnSite
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Propane, Solar
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Soquel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $359/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,857,219
- Date on market: 7/7/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
$6,778/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/27/2026 | Pending sale | $1,795,000$359/sqft |
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| 7/27/2026 | Contingent | $1,795,000$359/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,795,000-10%$359/sqft |
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| 6/5/2026 | Listing removed | $1,995,000$399/sqft |
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| 5/14/2026 | Price change | $1,995,000-3.6%$399/sqft |
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| 4/17/2026 | Price change | $2,070,000-3%$414/sqft |
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| 3/13/2026 | Price change | $2,134,000-3%$427/sqft |
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| 2/6/2026 | Price change | $2,200,000-8.3%$440/sqft |
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| 1/5/2026 | Price change | $2,399,999-2.2%$480/sqft |
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| 12/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,455,000+57.4%$491/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/8/2014 | Listing removed | $1,560,000$312/sqft |
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| 10/2/2014 | Listed for sale | $1,560,000+3%$312/sqft |
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| 7/3/2014 | Sold | $1,515,000-2.9%$303/sqft |
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| 4/19/2014 | Listed for sale | $1,560,000+20.1%$312/sqft |
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| 12/7/2013 | Listing removed | $1,299,000$260/sqft |
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| 10/24/2011 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000-5.1%$260/sqft |
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| 8/1/2011 | Listing removed | $1,369,000$274/sqft |
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| 4/13/2011 | Price change | $1,369,000+5.4%$274/sqft |
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| 2/12/2011 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000$260/sqft |
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| 12/18/2010 | Listing removed | $1,299,000$260/sqft |
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| 10/2/2010 | Price change | $1,299,000-6.5%$260/sqft |
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| 4/17/2010 | Price change | $1,389,000+2.2%$278/sqft |
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| 3/6/2010 | Listed for sale | $1,359,000-8.7%$272/sqft |
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| 1/13/2010 | Listing removed | $1,489,000+18.2%$298/sqft |
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| 5/13/2004 | Sold | $1,260,000$252/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,857,219 +2% |
| 2025 | $22,559 +6.7% | $1,820,803 +2% |
| 2024 | $21,137 +1.9% | $1,785,101 +2% |
| 2023 | $20,739 +0.7% | $1,750,100 +2% |
| 2022 | $20,596 +2.8% | $1,715,785 +2% |
| 2021 | $20,036 +0.9% | $1,682,141 +1% |
| 2020 | $19,862 +4.2% | $1,664,892 +2% |
| 2019 | $19,066 +1.5% | $1,632,248 +2% |
| 2018 | $18,791 +1.3% | $1,600,243 +2% |
| 2017 | $18,547 +6.1% | $1,568,867 +2% |
| 2016 | $17,489 +1.8% | $1,538,104 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $17,186 +27.5% | $1,515,000 +29.7% |
| 2014 | $13,480 | $1,168,128 +21.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $960,000 -4.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,008,000 -4.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,056,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $1,056,000 -18.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,298,919 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,273,450 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,248,480 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,224,000 +174.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $446,374 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $438,193 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $429,601 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $421,178 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $412,920 |
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Neighborhood: 95073
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Happy Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Branciforte Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.8 mi
- 7/10Harbor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: HappyValleyElementary_1
- High: SoquelHigh
- District: HappyValleyElementary
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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