This is a very unique property with varied topography and a variety of vegetation including Redwood trees, Douglas Firs, Oak, existing apple orchard, and other mature trees including persimmon, lemon and grapefruit. Portions of this property at 400 ft elevation which puts it in the Santa Cruz Mountains wine growing appellation. Two existing homes on the property have established long term tenants and the homes are sited to give privacy to both. There is a large chicken coop, workshop areas, storage containers, and a road that loops through the property. The topography of the land varies from heavily forested, to sweeping meadows. Browns Creek transects the property and runs year round. There is also a natural spring. Property is gated at Browns Valley Rd and is partially fenced with an interior fence surrounding a large meadow area that receives full sun and borders the creek. Zoned Commercial Ag. City Water, public utilities, solar, 2 Septic Tanks.
Sold for $2,900,000
$2,900,000
495 Browns Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
6beds
2,413sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1977
44 Acres Lot
$2,673,400 Zestimate®
$1,202/sqft
$5,457 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,673,400
$2.35M - $3.05M
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Wall
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range / Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, In Utility Room
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,413 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport, Off-street, Garage
Features
- Fencing: Fenced Front, Complete Perimeter, Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial, Water, Mountain
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 44 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 10754102
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security Fence
Location
- Region: Watsonville
Other
Other facts
- Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor
- Building Type: Detached
- Listing Class: Residential
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Dining Room: Dining Area in Family Room, Breakfast Bar
- Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
- Water: Storage Tank, Public, Spring, Water Available at Street, Stream - Year Round, Water Filter - Owned
- Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
- Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Solar Power
- Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Carpet
- Fireplaces: Family Room
- Roof: Shingle, Other
- Garage Parking Features: Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Carport
- Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
- Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
- Security Features: Security Fence
- View: Mountains, Hills, Pasture, Other, Orchard, Neighborhood, Forest / Woods, River / Stream
- Horse Property: Possible
- Kitchen: Pantry, Oven Range - Gas, Countertop - Tile, Island, Refrigerator
- Heating: Wall Furnace
- Utilities: Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned
- Construction Type: Wood Frame, Wood
- Structure SqFt Source: Other
- Lot Description: Views, Grade - Varies, Stream - Year Round, Farm Animals (Permitted), Other, Stream - Seasonal, Private / Secluded
- Fencing: Fenced Front, Complete Perimeter, Other
- Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
- HOA Exist Y/N: 0
- Additional Listing Info: Not Applicable
- Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
- Laundry: Inside, In Utility Room
- Additional Rooms: Recreation Room
- Commission Unit: Percentage
- Commission: 2.50
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/29/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,500$1/sqft |
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| 7/28/2023 | Sold | $2,900,000-22%$1,202/sqft |
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| 7/10/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/8/2022 | Listed for sale | $3,720,000+6.3%$1,542/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81875404 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,600 -13.6% | $1,552,140 -18.9% |
| 2024 | $21,537 +1.3% | $1,913,718 +1.7% |
| 2023 | $21,266 +1.8% | $1,881,343 +1.9% |
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Neighborhood: 95076
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Bradley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 2.3 mi
- 4/10Aptos Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 5.2 mi
- 8/10Aptos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
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- California
- Santa Cruz County
- Watsonville
- 95076
- 495 Browns Valley Rd