Privacy, peace and quiet abounds at this awesome Bonny Doon gem of almost 6 acres. Near the house are a couple of separate structures. The first is a delightful art studio of 180 square feet, which would also make a perfect space for a home office, especially as Comcast cable internet is available. Next is a 400 square foot garage workshop with great charm and additional storage space. The best part of this awesome property? The land. Follow the road below the house and you will find a large barn surrounded by flat and usable land. Some of this area is fenced and has raised garden beds and many fruit trees, but is also an ideal place for horses. All this backs right up to Fall Creek State Park with miles of trails among the majestic redwoods. Multiple access trails lead right to the park's main trails, so whether you like to saddle up or hike it in, this place is for you.
Sold for $350,000
$350,000
8540 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
2beds
1,044sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1944
5.65 Acres Lot
$858,600 Zestimate®
$335/sqft
$4,435 Estimated rent
Home value
$858,600
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Wall, Gas, Propane / Butane, Wood / Pellet
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Hookups Only
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,044 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Other, Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain
Lot
- Size: 5.65 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 08017205
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1944
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Propane On Site, Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $335/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $989,466
- Annual tax amount: $11,899
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25/2023 | Sold | $350,000-60.5%$335/sqft |
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| 4/23/2019 | Sold | $887,000+8.2%$850/sqft |
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| 8/4/2017 | Sold | $820,000-3.4%$785/sqft |
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| 7/2/2017 | Pending sale | $849,000$813/sqft |
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| 6/1/2017 | Listed for sale | $849,000+17.9%$813/sqft |
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| 7/23/2007 | Sold | $720,000+24.5%$690/sqft |
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| 2/19/2003 | Sold | $578,500+153.7%$554/sqft |
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| 3/29/1996 | Sold | $228,000$218/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,899 +7.6% | $989,466 +2% |
| 2024 | $11,055 +1.7% | $970,064 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,873 +1.7% | $951,043 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,696 +3.4% | $932,395 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,340 +0.9% | $914,113 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,251 +9.5% | $904,740 +8.2% |
| 2019 | $9,366 +1.6% | $836,400 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,216 +1.8% | $820,000 +2.3% |
| 2017 | $9,055 +9.3% | $801,560 +8% |
| 2016 | $8,284 +6% | $742,185 +6% |
| 2015 | $7,813 +10% | $700,175 +11% |
| 2014 | $7,101 | $630,789 +21.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $518,400 -5.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $547,200 -2.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $561,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $561,600 -22% |
| 2008 | -- | $720,000 +15.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $625,371 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $613,109 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $601,087 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $589,301 +125.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $261,523 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $256,395 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $251,368 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $246,439 |
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Neighborhood: 95060
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Bonny Doon Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10Mission Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.5 mi
- 10/10Santa Cruz High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.8 mi
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- California
- Santa Cruz County
- Santa Cruz
- 95060
- 8540 Empire Grade