$1,930,000
SOLD FEB 18, 2025

1023 Vine Hill Rd Santa Cruz, CA 95065

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,802 Sq Ft
16.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$689 Per Sq Ft

94 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • In Ground Pool
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • 16.3 Acre Lot
  • Loft

About This Home

As of February 2025

Nestled atop the scenic Santa Cruz Mountains, 1023 Vine Hill offers a tranquil retreat on a private ridge with endless open views. This sprawling estate features a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom main home and a detached guest house with a spacious bedroom, office, private yard and a refreshing outdoor shower. Designed with entertainers in mind, the property features a heated pool overlooking the mountains and an expansive deck perfect for al fresco dining and unwinding with a glass of local wine looking out over the open property. Throughout the home, you'll discover charming architectural touches, including interconnected loft spaces that add both character and fun. The private primary suite is tucked away in its own wing, providing a peaceful escape and thoughtful separation from the rest of the home complete with sliding doors that open onto a deck. Outside, the property shines with mature landscaping, grassy knoll with a stage below, ample parking, a chicken coop, barn currently set up as a gym with many sunny garden areas ideal for growing flowers or fresh produce. Conveniently located with easy access to Scotts Valley and Highway 17, this stunning mountain sanctuary offers the perfect blend of privacy and practicality.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Liz Kroft

Room Real Estate License #01937727 Listed on: 10/29/2024

Room Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Lance Hulsey

Keller Williams Thrive License #01724888

Keller Williams Thrive

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,903

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Ridge
  • Mountain
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,802 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Loft
  • Laundry in Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Above Ground Spa

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Propane
  • Shared Well
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • 16.3 Acre Lot
  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 100-031-37-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,903

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 43
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2802
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Zoning Description: A
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Island with Sink, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2802
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside
  • Additional Rooms: Loft
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Shower and Tub, Tub in Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - In Ground, Spa - Above Ground, Spa / Hot Tub
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Forest / Woods, Mountains, Ocean, Ridge
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Pool: Yes
  • Horse Property Description: Unimproved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, Detached Garage, Drive Through, Enclosed, Guest / Visitor Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 100-031-37-000
  • Lot Acres: 16.3000
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 710028.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 710028.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2024
Closed on
Feb 12, 2025
Sold by
Furman Alex and Eybelman Marina
Bought by
Fakouri Leila
Seller's Agent
Liz Kroft
Room Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lance Hulsey
Keller Williams Thrive
List Price
$1,925,000
Sold Price
$1,930,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.26%
Views
33
Current Estimated Value
$1,967,620

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$37,620
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.52%
Original Mortgage
$1,950,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,941,771
Interest Rate
6.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$46,339

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2020
Sold by
Meyer Patrick A and Zorza Elizabeth Healy
Bought by
Furman Alex and Eybelman Marina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2019
Sold by
Meyer Patrick A
Bought by
Meyer Patrick A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2006
Sold by
Pfeiffer Donald L and Pfeiffer Ellen J
Bought by
Meyer Patrick A and Healy James T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$999,900
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2004
Sold by
Pfeiffer Donald L and Pfeiffer Ellen J
Bought by
Pfeiffer Donald L and Pfeiffer Ellen J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 24, 2002
Sold by
Pfeiffer Donald L and Pfeiffer Ellen J
Bought by
Pfeiffer Donald L and Pfeiffer Ellen J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2001
Sold by
Pfeiffer Donald L and Pfeiffer Ellen Jones
Bought by
Pfeiffer Donald L and Pfeiffer Ellen J
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,930,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $1,730,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $1,350,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,950,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $120,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $729,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $57,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $999,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $200,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/18/2025 02/18/25 Sold $1,930,000 +0.3% $689 / Sq Ft
02/01/2025 02/01/25 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2024 10/29/24 For Sale $1,925,000 -- $687 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $19,903 $1,872,607 $1,190,675 $681,932
2023 $19,921 $1,799,892 $1,144,440 $655,452
2022 $19,636 $1,764,600 $1,122,000 $642,600
2021 $19,111 $1,730,000 $1,100,000 $630,000
2020 $18,335 $1,653,844 $1,133,188 $520,656
2019 $17,947 $1,621,416 $1,110,968 $510,448
2018 $16,999 $1,526,726 $1,046,094 $480,632
2017 $16,054 $1,440,307 $986,881 $453,426
2016 $14,456 $1,333,618 $913,778 $419,840
2015 $13,606 $1,258,130 $862,054 $396,076
2014 $12,306 $1,133,450 $776,625 $356,825
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81990115

MLSListings

APN: 100-031-37-000