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For sale by owner
  • $980,000

    1326 Santa Cruz Dr, Minden, NV 89423

    4beds
    2,676sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1993
    0.7 Acres Lot
    $945,500 Zestimate®
    $366/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Rv parkingUnobstructed sierra nevada viewsBeautiful covered patioNatural lightEndless sunshine
    4 Bedroom 3 Full Bathrooms 2676 SqFt Living Space with 3 Door Garage Spectacular views of the Sierras to the West and Rolling Hills to the East Live above the city. Buy below the bank. At 1326 Santa Cruz Drive, you can have the view and keep six figures in your pocket. This exceptional property offers a seller financing option, a rare opportunity that can save buyers significant interest payments when compared to today's market rates. For buyers who don't want to overpay banks and would rather build real equity, this creates a dramatically lower true cost of ownership than competing homes. Set high above the street on a highly coveted stretch of Santa Cruz Drive, this home delivers a rural, palatial estate feel with unobstructed Sierra Nevada views, endless sunshine, and open vistas in every direction. With no HOA, you'll enjoy total freedom and privacy while remaining close to town. Nearly every room captures the views, filling the home with natural light and a constant connection to the surrounding landscape. Two fireplaces add warmth and ambiance, while expansive windows frame the mountains and city below. The sellers have made major investments in landscaping and outdoor living, creating a true retreat ideal for entertaining or quiet evenings under the stars. The oversized corner lot offers exceptional flexibility, with room to add an ADU, pool, or sports court—perfect for long-term value and lifestyle expansion. Practical features complete the package, including RV parking, a huge 3-car garage, and the peace of mind of being connected to city sewer (completed just two years ago). With unmatched views, flexible land, no HOA, rare financing terms, and a premier elevated location, 1326 Santa Cruz Drive stands apart as one of the most unique and financially strategic opportunities on the market.Santa Cruz Drive has been described as the “prettiest street in the Carson Valley”. This home has views from each and every window that will bring RAVES from all your visitors. The yard has $150k landscaping including the more than 2,000 sqft curved walkway of colored exposed aggregate surface concrete surrounding the entire house including a beautiful covered patio, while the lawn itself is beautifully contoured to give a sense of elegant luxuriousness. The outer part of the yard is complemented by over 200 stones many of 4foot diameter or more. The entire landscaping is lighted by low voltage lights controlled by a dawn sensor control. Perhaps the yard is big enough for a tennis court, a pickle court and/or an ADU (Aux Dwelling Unit, “mother-in-law unit”)
    What the owner loves about this home
    Views from Every window. Isolated from neighbors so it is very quiet
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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Heating
      • Forced air, Gas
      Cooling
      • Refrigerator, Central, Other
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate
      • Basement: None
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 2,676 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 5
      • Parking features: Garage - Attached, Off-street
      Features
      • Exterior features: Shingle, Wood, Brick
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Territorial, City, Mountain
      Lot
      • Size: 0.7 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 142021810006

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      Materials
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1993

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Minden

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $366/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $171,124
      • Annual tax amount: $3,487
      • Date on market: 7/25/2026

        Estimated market value

        $945,500

        $898,000 - $993,000

        $3,483/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/25/2026Listed for sale$980,000+0%$366/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        7/1/2026Listing removed$979,888$366/sqft
        Source: NNRMLS #260000995 Report a problem
        3/17/2026Price change$979,888-4.9%$366/sqft
        Source: NNRMLS #260000995 Report a problem
        1/29/2026Price change$1,029,8880%$385/sqft
        Source: NNRMLS #260000995 Report a problem
        11/20/2025Listed for sale$1,030,000+100%$385/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        6/1/2007Sold$515,000$192/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,487 +3%$171,124 -0.8%
        2024$3,385 +3%$172,439 +3.6%
        2023$3,287 +3%$166,520 +16.4%
        2022$3,191 +3%$143,043 +3%
        2021$3,098 $138,871 +6.3%
        2020-- $130,676
        2019$3,008 $130,676 +8%
        2018$3,008 +6.1%$121,030 +5%
        2017$2,835 $115,308 +7.4%
        2016$2,835 +2.6%$107,349
        2015$2,763 +3.2%$107,349 -3.7%
        2014$2,678 $111,487 +5.6%
        2013-- $105,615 -3.3%
        2012-- $109,263 -5.1%
        2011-- $115,143 -10.2%
        2010-- $128,210 -12.8%
        2009-- $147,105 -8.2%
        2008-- $160,169 +1.8%
        2007-- $157,387 +15.7%
        2006-- $136,062 +5.8%
        2005$2,052 +3%$128,572 +40.8%
        2004$1,992 $91,339 +2.7%
        2003-- $88,962 +3%
        2002-- $86,335
        2001-- $86,335
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 89423

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        14 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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