1501 Hidden Valley Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
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1501 Hidden Valley Rd
Soquel, CA 95073

  • 5 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 5,000 sqft (on 2.35 acres)

$1,795,000

Est. Mortgage $10,730/mo*
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$1,795,000

Est. Mortgage $10,730/mo*
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5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,000 sqft
(on 2.35 acres)
We estimate this home will sell faster than 84% nearby.

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1501 Hidden Valley Rd.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Description

There are homes with views, and then there are homes that completely change your perspective. Perched above the valley, this private ridge top retreat feels like you're living above it all. Mornings begin with coffee on the balcony as the sun spills across the hills, while the kids eagerly head to collect fresh eggs from the chicken coop. Guests wake slowly in their own private living quarters, close enough to be together, yet with space to unwind. Life here has a rhythm all its own. Family naturally gathers in the soaring great room before drifting off to favorite corners of the property. The game room becomes headquarters for endless afternoons, while the expansive grounds offer the perfect opportunity to create the sports court you've always imagined, whether it's pickleball, basketball, or tennis. As the sun slips behind the mountains, the fire pit becomes the heart of the evening. Stories are shared, s'mores are roasted, and conversations stretch long after the stars appear. Despite its peaceful setting, you're only minutes from the shops and restaurants of Soquel. Yet once you're home, surrounded by panoramic views and complete privacy, there's nowhere else you'd rather be.

Some homes check every box. This one makes you stop searching altogether.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 84% nearby.

Open House

Sunday, July 12
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Home Highlights

Parking
3 Car Garage
Outdoor
Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$359
Listed
4 days ago

Home Details for 1501 Hidden Valley Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 5000 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Propane, SolarAppliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Built In Oven, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/DryerDishwasherLaundry: InsideRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central Forced Air,Fireplace(s)No CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHeating Fuel: Central Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 4Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other
Gas & Electric
Gas: PropaneOnSite
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Wood
View
View: City Lights, Forest/Woods, Mountain(s), Ocean

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Balcony/Patio, DeckExterior: Back Yard, Storage Shed StructureFoundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 10Parking: Attached,Off Street
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank

Days on Market

Days on Market: 4

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1980
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 10232117000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,795,000Price Per Sqft: $359

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Soquel
School Information
Elementary School: HappyValleyElementary_1Elementary School District: HappyValleyElementaryHigh School: SoquelHighHigh School District: SantaCruzCityHigh

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: ML82053352

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 5000

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2.35 Acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: ExclusiveRightToSell

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: ML82053352Water ViewWater View: Ocean
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Strock Team 70010201, (831) 688-9800
eXp Realty of California Inc, (888) 584-9427
Eli Karon 01732369, (310) 701-4779
Karon Properties, (831) 426-6696
Source: MLSListings Inc, MLS#ML82053352
Also Listed on bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR, MLSListings Inc, eXp Realty, eXp Realty.

Market trends in Santa Cruz

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.38M
$125KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.5%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$903
$95MoM
Available listings
171
16MoM

Price History for 1501 Hidden Valley Rd

DatePriceEventSource
07/07/2026$1,795,000Listed For SaleMLSListings Inc #ML82053352
06/05/2026$1,995,000ListingRemovedeXp Realty #ML82014611
05/14/2026$1,995,000PriceChange
eXp Realty #ML82014611
04/17/2026$2,070,000PriceChange
eXp Realty #ML82014611
03/13/2026$2,134,000PriceChange
eXp Realty #ML82014611
02/06/2026$2,200,000PriceChange
eXp Realty #ML82014611
01/05/2026$2,399,999PriceChange
eXp Realty #ML82014611
12/23/2025$2,455,000Listed For SaleeXp Realty #ML82014611
03/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
10/08/2014$1,560,000ListingRemovedN/A
10/02/2014$1,560,000Listed For SaleN/A
07/03/2014$1,515,000Sold
MetroList Services of CA #14025977
04/19/2014$1,560,000Listed For SaleN/A
12/07/2013$1,299,000ListingRemovedN/A
10/24/2011$1,299,000Listed For SaleN/A
08/01/2011$1,369,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/13/2011$1,369,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/12/2011$1,299,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/18/2010$1,299,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/02/2010$1,299,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/17/2010$1,389,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/06/2010$1,359,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/13/2010$1,489,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/02/2009$1,489,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/08/2009$1,599,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/13/2004$1,260,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$22,559
Assessment$1,820,803
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1501 Hidden Valley Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
252 Fast Ln, Santa Cruz, CA
0.56
Single-Family Home
$2,150,000
11/07/25
4
3.5
3,091
1130 Hidden Valley Rd, Soquel, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,375,000
06/29/26
3
3
1,392
2520 Benson Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
0.55
Single-Family Home
$2,500,000
01/28/26
4
3.5
3,158
4051 Branciforte Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
0.63
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
01/13/26
3
3
1,866
3375 Allred Ln, Soquel, CA
1.67
Single-Family Home
$2,025,000
08/07/25
3
4
3,905
3245 Soquel San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA
1.36
Single-Family Home
$1,430,000
11/24/25
3
2
1,695
1707 N Rodeo Gulch Rd, Soquel, CA
1.54
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
02/27/26
5
2
2,342

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What Locals Say about Santa Cruz

At least 369 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 78 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 76 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 76 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 73 % Say car is needed

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 62 % Say there's wildlife

  • 62 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 62 % Say parking is easy

  • 61 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 53 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 52 % Say it's quiet

  • 40 % Say there are community events

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  • Giomonjaraz831
    "Great location with many ways in and out. Close proximity to freeway and many grocery stores/restaurants. Is safe. "
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  • Jenn Mahley
    "Not long at all because I work from home. When I do go to the office it’s a pain cause Murray St bridge is closed one way."
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  • Rick Kraay
    "Great place to raise your kids I hope I get the chance to raise my kids in Santa Cruz someday to become surfers"
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  • Giomonjaraz831
    "Good safe area for families and has convenient routes in and out of the neighborhood with many stores nearby. Is fairly quiet. Great freeway access as well. "
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  • Elizabeth Lindsley
    "Dog owners would live walking their dogs in a leash on neighbor streets, down Bethany Curve to WestCliff. There are two beaches nearby that allow dogs to be off-leash before 9:00am and after 4:00pm"
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  • Elizabeth Lindsley
    "A great neighborhood, close to all amenities, and steps from Westcliff beaches and walks. Solid schools, fog-friendly, easy access to UCSC and downtown."
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  • Elizabeth L.
    "Raised our kiddos in this neighborhood. Family-friendly, safe, walkable and beautiful! We enjoy the Carnegie Library, local markets, coffee, West Cliff beaches, parks and breweries."
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  • Amanda Clowser
    "It is safe and the schools are good. People are authentic and generally want to do good. Teaching kids bike safety would be very useful and the parks are fun! "
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  • pjb101echo
    "This is a great area for kids — lots of recreation, the beaches are great, and it has a small town atmosphere, with a UC up on the hill!"
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  • Estevan Vucetic
    "the neughborhood is sooooo friendly and amazing and i love it here soo much i go to school here and stuff"
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  • Amanda Clowser
    "We live in Live Oak and love it! A tight knit community. I love the schools. And it’s close to everything. "
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  • J78bjkh5wd
    "We have street happy hours once a month with appetizers and drinks. Everyone on the street knows each other and looks out for each other. We borrow tools and from each other. "
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  • J78bjkh5wd
    "My commute is about 30 miles and it takes about 40 minutes if there are no accidents. Weather can also extend commute times. "
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  • J78bjkh5wd
    "The climate is great for walking dogs. Dozens of dogs walk by our home every day. The beach is close and people and dogs are out walking down the beach. "
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  • Lameris
    "Lighting of boats in the harbor and going out to brunch in droves. Also, bonfires on the beach especially for the fourth of July. "
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  • Marty Zimmerman
    "I’m retired and live near downtown, so commuting for me is a breeze. I just travel during mon-rush hour. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Quiet neighborhood that is nicer than you think it would be. The freeway isn’t that loud even though you are so close."
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  • Jaegerbombbooty
    "Everyone here is super fun and unique. There’s always stuff going on downtown, music, art. There’s fruits trees everywhere."
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  • Scgieringer
    "I commute over the hill to San Jose so it’s convenient to the freeway to hop on quickly. There’s 4 or 5 grocery stores within minutes."
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  • DENNIS L.
    "Love. Neighborly. Generosity. Care. Help. People. Great food. Weather. Beach. Mountains. Outdoor recreation. Schools. Athletics. Plenty of activities for kids. Great downtown. All the parks. Surfing. Dog parks. Diversity. Always something to do. Perfect for gardeners like me. Best shelter in place location. Good access to Silicon Valley. Easy commute to everything. Asian food not far away."
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  • Alyssa T.
    "Big streets to walk on. No one gives you a hard time when passing their house. People are generally aware of their dog poops and cleans up after it."
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  • Heatherdworkman
    "easy walk to downtown, friendly neighbors both in my complex and on the street. Ive lived in the county for almost 10 years. "
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  • Sara C.
    "famous cause of the movie lost boys, we have the oldest amusement park on the west coast the last wooden rollercoaster left in the USA "
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  • Catherine P.
    "if you live in main town santa cruz, getting from place to place is really easy and simple. however, living in the county, up in the mountains, is rather tricky, but it also means less people bothering you"
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  • Joseph E.
    "I live right off of Soquel which is easy access to freeways and almost everything. there's bus stops and bike lanes."
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  • Flavia T.
    "People here are very dog friendly. They walk their dogs every day, because this neighborhood has the beach as their main via."
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  • Tracypriest19
    "Lived here for 2 years. Just off the beach. Cars are broken into regularly. I never leave anything in my car to prevent break ins. Bikes are stolen all the time. And if our apartment wasn’t hidden behind a large house I would worry about being broken into. It’s a hippy city and surfer and bro mentality or old ppl who don’t want it to change EVER ....the beach aspect is nice. But we are moving soon and I won’t be sad to leave. "
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  • Epaine86
    "Long, I drive over highway 17 to San Jose every day. The drive is winding and fairly dangerous with trucks. "
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  • Trulia User
    "new boys and girls clubhouse next to simpkins swim center is down the street. there arent really any regular "community events"."
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  • Gaomefu8341
    "They are like live with me and me like that too . We see and meeting togetherness . Just like one family . Sometime we take walking together and talking .every thing is do we the best . The life must be very easily accessible . Thank you very much for ask me a question . Every thing doing good !"
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  • Jenn.mahley
    "It’s very short, 5 minutes to my office. Really beautiful drive, too. Almost no traffic when I leave early enough"
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  • Noelle L. C.
    "Heavy homeless population. Lots of random things on the ground for pup to pick up. There are several dog parks in the area."
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  • Jenn.mahley
    "We have block parties occasionally that bring the neighborhood together. They’re fun and you get to meet everyone."
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  • Catherine P.
    "There's a dog park down the street and tons of bike trails, but there's a lot of wildlife, so you need to be on your guard while walking the trails."
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  • Catherine P.
    "None that i am aware of. Neighbors keep to themselves, and with the busy road, no sidewalks, or bike lane, there isn't a lot of foot traffic"
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  • Rachel.anticoli
    "Funky, quaint, fun people and beautiful place, surrounded by ocean Redwoods not far, plenty of hikes in area and near area always something to do outside "
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  • Pun17lopez
    "Dog park near by. Brand new park opening up this year. People are very friendly and pet friendly in the neighborhood."
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  • Phil
    "We live in the mountains of Bonny Doon, an unincorporated area of Santa Cruz. The county as a whole is the perfect mix of wild and civilized. "
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  • Hopeful
    "Bit of homelessness. VERY expensive!! Drugs are prevalent downtown. Keep your kids close to you. I’m not a mom but some parents complain about rifraf. Let’s keep 5 G away!!"
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  • Claudia H.
    "There are many things to do, good restaurants and beaches. living here feel like tourist every single day. it's a wonderful place, I really love it."
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Strock Team, eXp Realty of California Inc, (888) 584-9427
Agent Phone: (831) 688-9800
Based on information from the MLSListings MLS as of 2026-07-11 15:45:28 PDT. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
1501 Hidden Valley Rd, Soquel, CA 95073 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 5,000 sqft single-family home built in 1980. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLSListings Inc on Jul 7, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# ML82053352.