The Highland Retreat; Sunlit, Gated & Country Living Privacy!
Every once in a while, a property gets the land and privacy exactly right. The turnkey Highland Retreat pairs sky-lit interiors, a bright entertaining space, and a unique bathroom designed by Dong Sum Kim with a private, gated approach on a vast usable lot; quiet, intentional, and scaled for an upsized family. Arrive via a fresh asphalt driveway; proper grading supports water and irrigation management with low upkeep. Skylights bathe main living areas in soft daylight while the hilltop perch captures breezes, treetop views, and star-filled skies. Surrounded by mature trees and birdsong, the setting offers a peaceful, treehouse-like retreat from city life. Car lovers will enjoy an attached 24x20 two-car garage plus a detached 24x24 carport lift workspace with extra parking (car lift included), lower barn accessed from the lower point of the lot, and an enclosed open span steel lower barn (24x35) with western facade. The setting is quiet and private with open sky, mature trees, and room to garden, work, and park. Kirby Park offers birdwatching and paddling nearby, with Elkhorn Slough providing wildlife and kayak access within a short drive of Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Carmel beaches.
Sold for $1,065,000
$1,065,000
280 Hidden Valley Rd, Royal Oaks, CA 95076
3beds
1,968sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1979
2.39 Acres Lot
$1,065,200 Zestimate®
$541/sqft
$4,566 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,065,200
$959,000 - $1.18M
$4,566/mo
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Sky-lit interiorsVast usable lotBright entertaining spacePrivate gated approachFresh asphalt driveway
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mario Desantis 02119587 831-291-0511,
Coldwell Banker Realty 831-469-8000
Bought with:
Mario Desantis, 02119587
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82029998
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: Tile
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea, Skylights
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, Island
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator
Features
- One Or More Skylights, Security Gate
- Flooring: Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,968
- Total interior livable area: 1,968 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 15
- Parking features: Attached, Carport, Detached
- Attached garage spaces: 10
Features
- Stories: 3
- Fencing: Gate
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
Lot
- Size: 2.39 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Barn
- Parcel number: 129152012000
- Zoning: RDR5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: IndividualGasMeters, PropaneOnSite, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Propane, Public Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Royal Oaks
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/6/2026 | Sold | $1,065,000-7.4%$541/sqft |
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| 5/4/2026 | Pending sale | $1,150,000$584/sqft |
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| 4/6/2026 | Contingent | $1,150,000$584/sqft |
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| 3/16/2026 | Price change | $1,150,000-3.8%$584/sqft |
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| 2/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000+387.8%$607/sqft |
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| 5/29/1998 | Sold | $245,000$124/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,340 +2.3% | $391,173 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,242 +1.9% | $383,504 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,162 +0.8% | $375,985 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,130 +3.9% | $368,614 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,974 +1.3% | $361,387 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,923 +2.4% | $357,683 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,831 +2.5% | $350,671 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,737 +5.9% | $343,796 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,530 -3.9% | $337,056 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,674 +5.9% | $330,448 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,468 | $325,485 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,468 | $319,110 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $311,441 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $305,336 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $303,055 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $303,776 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $297,820 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $291,982 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $286,258 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $280,646 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $275,144 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $270,102 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $264,807 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,545 | $259,615 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $254,524 |
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Neighborhood: 95076
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Elkhorn Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 2.9 mi
- 2/10North Monterey County Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 5.1 mi
- 4/10North Monterey County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: NorthMontereyCountyUnified
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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- 280 Hidden Valley Rd
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