Live the ultimate homestead lifestyle in this private, sun-drenched Happy Valley mountain sanctuary! Perfectly situated between Silicon Valley and Santa Cruz in the desirable Happy Valley School District, this home features a large office, detached 2-car garage/workshop, refinished hardwoods, a renovated kitchen, and an updated primary suite. Outdoors, enjoy a wraparound deck with cable railings, a 6-person saltwater hot tub, and a heated outdoor shower. The fully deer-fenced acreage is an organic paradise, boasting a chicken coop with water, yoga platform, kid's play structure, 11 drip-irrigated raised beds, and 30 diverse fruit trees set among majestic redwoods. Eco-friendly and resilient, the home features a massive 18kW solar array, a backup generator, and efficient HVAC. High-end infrastructure includes a whole-house water filtration/UV system, a 5,000-gallon holding tank with newer pumps, an upgraded gas line, pre-wired Starlink internet, earthquake retrofitting, and full critter proofing. Located on an excellent, well-maintained road with an active community association and emergency fire exits. Easy commute to UCSC and San Jose, your turnkey country haven awaits!
For sale
$1,450,000
745 Granite Ridge Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
3beds
2,160sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$9,306/mo
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1941
1.07 Acres Lot
$1,405,800 Zestimate®
$671/sqft
$83/mo HOA
What's special
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- 1,378 |
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kasey Hinchman 01424163 831-239-3708,
David Lyng Real Estate 831-429-5700
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82056478
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry, Office
Bathroom
- Features: ShowerandTub, Skylight, StallShower, Tile, Tub
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastNook, NoFormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: _220VoltOutlet, Countertop_Stone
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range Hood, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Tub/Sink
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,160
- Total interior livable area: 2,160 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
- Spa features: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest/Woods
Lot
- Size: 1.07 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 10101102000
- Zoning: A
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: Unimproved
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Generator, PropaneOnSite, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Propane, Public Utilities, Solar
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,000 annually
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $671/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,175,047
- Annual tax amount: $13,284
- Date on market: 8/4/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
$1,405,800
$1.34M - $1.48M
$6,057/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000+47.2%$671/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82056478 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2017 | Sold | $985,000+3.7%$456/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2017 | Pending sale | $950,000$440/sqft |
Source: Anderson Christie, Inc. #ML81653615 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2017 | Listed for sale | $950,000+35.5%$440/sqft |
Source: Anderson Christie, Inc. #ML81653615 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2010 | Sold | $701,000+4.6%$325/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2003 | Sold | $670,000$310/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,284 +5.1% | $1,175,047 +2% |
| 2024 | $12,644 0% | $1,152,007 +2% |
| 2023 | $12,648 +1.5% | $1,129,418 +2% |
| 2022 | $12,463 +3.2% | $1,107,274 +2% |
| 2021 | $12,080 +0.8% | $1,085,562 +1% |
| 2020 | $11,983 +4.9% | $1,074,431 +4.8% |
| 2019 | $11,428 +1.6% | $1,024,794 +2% |
| 2018 | $11,251 +26.8% | $1,004,700 +28.9% |
| 2017 | $8,872 +4.7% | $779,668 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,472 +2.5% | $764,380 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,269 +1.8% | $752,898 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,124 | $738,149 +12% |
| 2012 | -- | $658,940 -4.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $686,980 -0.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $690,100 -1.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $703,500 -3% |
| 2008 | -- | $725,229 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $711,009 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $697,068 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $683,400 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $670,000 +42.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $470,635 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $461,407 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $452,360 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $443,490 |
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Neighborhood: 95065
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Vine Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 7/10Scotts Valley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 8/10Scotts Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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