Paradise is found on 3.76 sunny, pristine and gently rolling acres in Santa Cruz! Ideally located in Happy Valley top-rated school district, this property benefits by internet via Comcast Cable and is a great commute location to Silicon Valley! A year-round creek runs through this tranquil setting which is a prime family compound opportunity with great separation of space between units and lots of usable land. The main home has 4 bedrooms (1 of 2 primary suites can be used as a family room), 3 bathrooms and features brand new luxury vinyl plank flooring (LVT), hardwood floors, some new light fixtures & fresh paint inside and out. The cottage oozes with character and features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, brand new LVT flooring, new carpet, a spacious creek-view deck & fenced yard. The setting is truly majestic & the neighbors are wonderful! Come see this rare offering before it's gone.
Under contract
$1,699,000
851 Happy Valley Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
--beds
0baths
2,112sqft
Est.:
Triplex
Built in 1963
-- sqft lot
$1,388,600 Zestimate®
$804/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 1294 days |
- 19 |
- 0 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 14, 2026 at 10:18am
Listed by:
Melody Russell,
eXp Realty of California Inc,
KaelinRealEstateTeam,
eXp Realty of California Inc
Source: eXp Realty,MLS#: ML81906611
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplaces, Propane, Wood Stove, Wall Furnace
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan
Features
- Attic
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,112
- Total interior livable area: 2,112 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Carport, Uncovered
- Carport spaces: 3
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park Greenbelt, River, Valley, Trees Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
Lot
- Size: 3.77 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 10107116
- Zoning: A
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage, Traditional
- Property subtype: Triplex
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $804/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,719,873
- Annual tax amount: $19,980
- Date on market: 9/8/2022
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Estimated market value
$1,388,600
$1.17M - $1.65M
$3,394/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2023 | Sold | $862,500-46.6%$408/sqft |
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| 12/14/2022 | Sold | $1,615,000-4.9%$765/sqft |
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| 9/25/2022 | Contingent | $1,699,000$804/sqft |
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| 9/16/2022 | Price change | $1,699,000-5.6%$804/sqft |
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| 9/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,799,000$852/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,221 +7.3% | $1,719,873 +4.4% |
| 2024 | $17,921 -0.3% | $1,647,300 +2% |
| 2023 | $17,969 +317.3% | $1,615,000 +425.2% |
| 2022 | $4,306 +5.1% | $307,512 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,097 +0.7% | $301,482 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,070 +1.8% | $298,391 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,000 +1.3% | $292,540 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,949 +3.8% | $286,804 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,804 +8.2% | $281,179 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,516 +4.5% | $275,666 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,364 +1.6% | $271,526 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,312 | $266,207 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $259,808 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $254,713 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $252,810 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $253,411 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $248,442 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $243,570 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $238,794 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $234,111 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $229,520 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $225,313 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $220,895 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $216,564 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $212,317 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$10,228/mo
Principal & interest
$8671
Property taxes
$1557
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95065
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Happy Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.1 mi
- 9/10Branciforte Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.1 mi
- 7/10Harbor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Harbor
Source: eXp Realty. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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