First time on the market in 50 years! This charming, single-level 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home (plus den/possible extra bedroom) is located in the sought-after, highly-acclaimed Happy Valley Elementary School District and sits on a sunny, nearly flat, usable, 2.14 acre property with an in-ground pool. A huge bonus is also having the original, almost 700 sf, 3 room former-main house on the property with its own separate, legal USPS address for guests, in-laws, or rental potential. The hobby farmer or gardener will love the old and young fruit trees, wide-open natural field area, full sun exposure, and barn. Private, yet located only a short drive away from parks, trails, golf, and beaches. Great commute location! Get into Santa Cruz without having to use the fishhook or easily access hwy 17 to Los Gatos/San Jose. If you've been looking for a sun-drenched, close-in country home with a ton of possibilities in Happy Valley, this Santa Cruz gem might be it!
Sold for $1,655,000
$1,655,000
5599 Branciforte Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
3beds
1,741sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1967
2.14 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$951/sqft
$6,049 Estimated rent
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In-ground poolWide-open natural field areaFull sun exposure
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Donna Wooten 01281404 408-483-3415,
eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc. 888-832-7179
Bought with:
The Portola Group, 70010159
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82041184
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Laundry, Office
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Pellet Stove
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Built In Oven/Range
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Fireplace features: Pellet Stove, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,741
- Total interior livable area: 1,741 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Pool features: Pool Cover, Fenced, In Ground
- Fencing: Gate
Lot
- Size: 2.14 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 10009126
- Zoning: A
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PropaneOnSite
- Utilities for property: Propane
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $951/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $186,894
- Annual tax amount: $2,729
- Date on market: 4/8/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/26/2026 | Sold | $1,655,000-2.4%$951/sqft |
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| 4/22/2026 | Pending sale | $1,695,000$974/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000$974/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,729 +7.5% | $186,894 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,539 -9.8% | $183,230 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,813 +1.5% | $179,637 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,771 +6.9% | $176,115 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,591 +0.6% | $172,661 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,575 +1.6% | $170,891 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,535 +1.2% | $167,540 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,505 +5.3% | $164,255 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,380 +10.3% | $161,035 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,158 +6.9% | $157,877 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,019 +1.5% | $155,505 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,989 | $152,459 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $148,794 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $145,876 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $144,786 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $145,130 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $142,284 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $139,494 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $136,759 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $134,077 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $131,448 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $129,039 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $126,508 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $124,028 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $121,596 |
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Neighborhood: 95065
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Happy Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 2.1 mi
- 9/10Branciforte Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.1 mi
- 7/10Harbor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: HarborHigh
- District: HappyValleyElementary
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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