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.
For sale
Price cut: $45K (3/16)
$1,150,000
280 Hidden Valley Rd, Royal Oaks, CA 95076
3beds
1,968sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1979
2.39 Acres Lot
$1,125,700 Zestimate®
$584/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sky-lit interiorsVast usable lotBright entertaining spacePrivate gated approachFresh asphalt driveway
- 50 days |
- 2,553 |
- 73 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 29, 2026 at 08:24pm
Listed by:
Mario Desantis 02119587 831-291-0511,
Coldwell Banker Realty 831-469-8000
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82029998
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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
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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 & HOA
Location
- Region: Royal Oaks
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $584/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $391,173
- Annual tax amount: $4,340
- Date on market: 2/10/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
Estimated market value
$1,125,700
$1.07M - $1.18M
$4,617/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/16/2026 | Price change | $1,150,000-3.8%$584/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82029998 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000+387.8%$607/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82029998 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/1998 | Sold | $245,000$124/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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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Est. payment
$6,696/mo
Principal & interest
$5642
Property taxes
$1054
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95076
Getting around
4 / 100
Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Elkhorn Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 2.9 mi
- 1/10North 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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