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570 Rider Ridge Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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4 Beds
5 Baths
5,570 Sq Ft

Situated on ~25 acres on a sunny ridgetop with breathtaking Monterey Bay views! The impressive gated estate with shingle style main residence is approached by a long driveway between sunny pasture & expansive lawn. Main house comprises 3 stories plus cupola (lookout tower). Generous farmhouse kitchen with island, breakfast nook, cozy den with gas stove. Formal living room features impressive Rumford fireplace, raised music alcove, pool table area plumbed for wet bar. Family/recreation rm on the lower level with full bath - ideal au pair or in-law quarters. 3 car garage with workshop, possible wine cellar. Uniquely charming outbuildings include the 'Tea House', 2 stall barn with hay loft/workshop, chicken coop/dog kennel, rustic log cabin hideaway/man cave, community library. Usable land for horses or vineyards. Fenced pasture, meadow, hiking/riding/biking trail through private woodland. Solar power, excellent shared well, high speed internet. Happy Valley elementary!

Listing by: Rebecca Smith - Sereno Group - 408-507-7165
Source: MLSListings, MLS#ML81737234careil-r Realty.com Bought with: David Lyng Real Estate
  • MLS# ML81737234
  • Date Listed08/15/2019
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathrooms 4 Full baths, 1 Half baths
  • Lot Size 24.66 acres (1,074,277 sq. ft)
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Santa Cruz
  • Year Built 1984
  • Water Shared Well, Well
  • Square Feet 5,570 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $537.7

Interior Features

  • Appliances Dishwasher, Microwave, Trash Compactor, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Solar Hot Water
  • Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Cooling Central Air
  • Heating Forced Air, Propane, Central

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Exterior Balcony, Dog Run, Workshop, Barn(s)
  • Roof Tile
  • Lot Size Acres 24.66
  • Lot Size SQFT 1,074,276.72
  • Lot Features Views, Gentle Sloping

Directions

From Hwy 17 take the Vine Hill Rd exit. Continue on Vine Hill for ~2 miles. Turn left on Jarvis, continue for ~2 miles. Right on Rider Ridge, approx 0.3miles. Property is on right side. Call for gate code. (DO NOT TAKE JARVIS from Hwy 17...dirt road)

Financial Considerations

Schools near 95065

Explore the local neighborhood highlights and top-rated schools near 95065 in Santa Cruz, CA.

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Bay View Elementary School

Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home

11.39 mi

Distance

Branciforte Middle School

Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home

9.43 mi

Distance

Mission Hill Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

11.39 mi

Distance

Soquel High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

7.81 mi

Distance

Delta Charter School

Public • 10 - 12

8.35 mi

Distance

Harbor High School

Public • 9 - 12

9.17 mi

Distance

Santa Cruz High School

Public • 9 - 12

11 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Local Neighborhood Highlights for 95065

Discover key demographics, population statistics, and environmental insights for the Santa Cruz, CA area.

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in CA / 95065

Source: Walk Score

0/100

Car-Dependent

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0/100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score ®

5/100

Bikable

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Overview

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 4/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 8/100.

Property Change History

Property Heating updated
Forced Air → Forced Air, Propane, Central
Property Lot Features updated
Sloped → Views, Gentle Sloping
Property Exterior Features updated
Workshop, Barn(s) → Balcony, Dog Run, Workshop, Barn(s)
Property Interior Features updated
Property FireplaceFeatures updated
Property Heating updated
Propane → Forced Air
Property Lot Features updated
Price Per Square Foot increased from $0.00 to $537.70
Property Exterior Features updated
Property Interior Features updated
Built-in Vacuum; Floors: Carpet,Hardwood,Tile → Breakfast Bar, Pantry
Property FireplaceFeatures updated

Points of Interest near 570 Rider Ridge Road, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065

Frequently Asked Questions for 570 Rider Ridge Road

Source: Realty.com

570 Rider Ridge Road, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065 in SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065 is a single family listed at $2,995,000. Highlights include 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 5,570 sq. ft., built in 1984, 24.66 acre lot, $538 per sq. ft.. Realty.com has 31 photos, sales history, school insights, and mortgage tools for this listing.

Realty.com has 31 photos of 570 Rider Ridge Road.

Our records indicate that 570 Rider Ridge Road was built in 1984.

The full address for this home is 570 Rider Ridge Road, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065.

570 Rider Ridge Road has been listed on Realty.com since Thu August 15, 2019

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 4/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 8/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 570 Rider Ridge Road. Bay View Elementary School (Grades: PK - 5), Branciforte Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Soquel High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Christie's International Real Estate Sereno (tel: 408-335-1400)
Listing agent: Rebecca Smith (tel: 408-507-7165) (#01310611)

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