Sold125d on market
540 Olaughlin Rd
Santa Cruz, CA, 95065 • 95065 • Santa Cruz County
$1,260,000
$646/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,951Sqft
3.6 acLot
1980Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Scenic Views
Bay · Ocean · Valley
Contemporary Style
Built 1980 · 46 years of history
Outdoor Living
Balcony/Patio · Deck
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
3 saves
Buyers have saved this home
125 days on market
Established listing
$646/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1980
Wake up to towering redwoods, shimmering bay views, and quiet you can actually hear. Tucked in Santa Cruz County's Happy Valley, this 3.6-acre retreat pairs everyday convenience with a true mountain-meets-coast lifestyle. You're in the Happy Valley Elementary one-school district, small, close-knit, and uniquely community-focused, while still moments from town. Weekends write themselves: hike the old-growth groves at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, then be on the sand or downtown Santa Cruz in minutes. When you need errands (or a movie and dinner), Scotts Valley has easy shopping, groceries, and the local cinema just 5 minutes away. Commuters and day-trippers will appreciate direct access toward Santa Cruz and Highway 17 via Branciforte Drive (one of the primary routes serving the Happy Valley area) placing Los Gatos and coastal workplaces within straightforward reach. Inside, nearly 2,000 sq ft of sun-splashed living blends open-beam ceilings, skylights, and a modern kitchen that opens to view decks, perfect for morning coffee above the trees or easy entertaining at sunset. With sun and privacy galore, plus a flexible space for home office or media, this is a home that lives like a sanctuary without giving up access to everything you love about Santa Cruz living.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights towering redwoods, open-beam ceilings, and modern kitchen as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$7,801/month
Principal & Interest$6,121
Property Tax$1,260
Insurance$420
Down payment20% ($252,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.12% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,008,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year Built1980
HeatingForced Air
CoolingNone
Parking2 Carport spaces
Lot3.63 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence, Residential
StyleContemporary
Year built1980
Stories1
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
Water / SewerShared Well / Septic Tank
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingCarport
Fireplaces1
Lot3.63 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood95065
ZoningA
Annual tax$16,705
Parcel10103123
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
14 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
High Ceilings
One Or More Skylights
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Open Beam Ceiling
Appliances
Gas Oven/Range
Refrigerator
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Laundry
Inside
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Wood Burning Stove
Exterior Features
Exterior
Barbecue
Parking
Carport
Patio & Porch
Balcony/Patio
Deck
Lot Features
Sloped Down
Sloped Up
Views
Bay
Ocean
Valley
Utilities
Propane
Gas
PropaneOnSite
Room details
3 rooms detailed
Dining Room
DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family Room
SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
Pantry
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market125
Est. value$1,263,400
Est. rent$5,659/mo
Tax rate1.10%
Price/sqft$646
On marketSep 8, 2025
PostedSep 9, 2025
Last sold$1,260,000
MLS updatedDec 10, 2025
Tour days6
Views37
Favorites3
How are the schools in Santa Cruz?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Santa Cruz, CA, 95065
Price history
11 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 3, 2025Sold$1,260,000$646MLSListings Inc
Nov 7, 2025Contingent$1,300,000$666MLSListings Inc
Sep 9, 2025Listed For Sale$1,300,000$666MLSListings Inc
Jul 29, 2022Sold$1,435,000$736Public Record
Jul 7, 2022Contingent$1,500,000$769MLSListings Inc
Jun 18, 2022Price Change$1,500,000$769MLSListings Inc
Jun 10, 2022Listed For Sale$1,620,000$830MLSListings Inc
Sep 4, 2015Sold$965,000$495Public Record
Jul 27, 2015Pending Sale$974,000$499Keller Williams-Santa Cruz
Jul 14, 2015Listed For Sale$974,000$499Keller Williams-Santa Cruz
Oct 31, 2007Sold$855,000$438Public Record
Sold$1,260,000
Dec 3, 2025•$646/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Contingent$1,300,000
Nov 7, 2025•$666/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listed For Sale$1,300,000
Sep 9, 2025•$666/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Sold$1,435,000
Jul 29, 2022•$736/sqft•Public Record
Contingent$1,500,000
Jul 7, 2022•$769/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Price Change$1,500,000
Jun 18, 2022•$769/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listed For Sale$1,620,000
Jun 10, 2022•$830/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Sold$965,000
Sep 4, 2015•$495/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$974,000
Jul 27, 2015•$499/sqft•Keller Williams-Santa Cruz
Listed For Sale$974,000
Jul 14, 2015•$499/sqft•Keller Williams-Santa Cruz
Sold$855,000
Oct 31, 2007•$438/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2025$16,705$1,492,974
Apr 8, 2024$15,919$1,463,700
Apr 8, 2023$15,875$1,435,000
Apr 8, 2022$12,136$1,076,476
Apr 8, 2021$11,760$1,055,368
Apr 8, 2020$11,666$1,044,547
Apr 8, 2019$11,420$1,024,065
Apr 8, 2018$11,244$1,003,986
Apr 8, 2017$10,985$984,300
Apr 8, 2016$10,522$965,000
Apr 8, 2015$9,099$831,459
Apr 8, 2014$8,240$749,062
Apr 8, 2012—$615,600
Apr 8, 2011—$649,800
Apr 8, 2010—$666,900
Apr 8, 2009—$666,900
Apr 8, 2008—$855,000
Apr 8, 2007—$314,485
Apr 8, 2006—$308,319
Apr 8, 2005—$302,273
Apr 8, 2004—$296,346
Apr 8, 2003—$290,915
Apr 8, 2002—$285,211
Apr 8, 2001—$279,618
Apr 8, 2000—$274,135
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Local context around this listing
Santa Cruz, CA • Santa Cruz County
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
950609506195062950639506495065
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