$849,500
OPEN SUN 1:30PM - 3:30PM

3920 Porter Gulch Rd Aptos, CA 95003

Estimated payment $4,593/month

Total Views 301
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,090 Sq Ft
$779 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Forest View
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Main Street Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Loft

About This Home

Welcome to your peaceful escape nestled among the majestic redwoods, offering abundant sunshine and flat, usable land. Located in the prime Aptos location, this home is just off the beaten path to give you that serene and private feel, yet only a short drive up Porter Gulch from beaches, shopping, restaurants, the farmers market, and Cabrillo College. The property features ample parking, space for gardens, and a tranquil stream creating a truly relaxing and natural setting. This is the perfect place to unwind, reconnect with nature, and enjoy all that Aptos has to offer.

Last Listed By

Erika Reid

Bailey Properties License #01446351 Listed on: 05/29/2025

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,017

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 0.95 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as RA

Property Views

  • Forest
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,090 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Loft

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Loft Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 040-061-05-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,017

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 100
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1090
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Zoning Description: RA
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Family Room
  • Kitchen: Oven Range, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1090
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Loft Bedroom
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Loft, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Shower over Tub - 1
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Post and Pier
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Forest / Woods, Garden / Greenbelt
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, BBQ Area, Courtyard, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Partial Fencing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Parking Area

Utilities

  • Heating System: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Standard

Schools

  • School District: Pajaro Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level, Grade - Sloped Up
  • Parcel Number: 040-061-05-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.9510
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 41426.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 41426.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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
2023 $1,017 $49,318 $23,460 $25,858
2022 $998 $48,351 $23,000 $25,351
2021 $850 $47,403 $22,549 $24,854
2020 $846 $46,917 $22,318 $24,599
2019 $833 $45,996 $21,880 $24,116
2018 $826 $45,094 $21,451 $23,643
2017 $819 $44,209 $21,031 $23,178
2016 $790 $43,343 $20,619 $22,724
2015 $664 $42,692 $20,309 $22,383
2014 $656 $41,856 $19,911 $21,945
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $849,500 -- $779 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $451,500 Wfg National Title Insurance C
Grant Deed $451,500 Accommodation/Courtesy Recordi
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $362,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82007571

MLSListings

APN: 040-061-05-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003

3920 Porter Gulch Rd, Aptos, CA

This home is located at 3920 Porter Gulch Rd, Aptos, CA 95003 and is currently priced at $849,500, approximately $779 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 3920 Porter Gulch Rd is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Main Street Elementary School, New Brighton Middle School, and Mission Hill Middle School.

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