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Property Description
This beautiful 10 acre swath of gentle land is like a small valley of paradise. While still recovering from the fire, its clear that the flora and fauna are making a strong comeback. Fantastic sun with south and west exposure. Great access on Empire Grade Road. Awesome frontage along San Vicente Creek, which which meanders along the western property boundary. On the other side of the creek and adjacent to this property, newly formed San Vicente Redwoods preserve is right at your future doorstep. Existing strong well produced 13 gallons per minute in a recent test. Easy access to power at the street. This is also a wonderful opportunity for solar power and other sustainable building features. The potential of this property is almost overwhelming! Price reduction reflects the need for a new septic system, likely engineered.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 11035 Empire Grade
General
- Price: $595,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Residential Lots
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML81922831
- Updated: 3/27/2025
- Added to Site: 845 day(s) ago
Additional Information
- Extras: Not Applicable
Location
- Area: Empire Grade Road
- County: Santa Cruz
- Cross Streets: Alba Rd
Utilities
- Sewer: Existing Septic System
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Electricity (Available at the Street)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 9.912
- Minimum Lot Size: 431767
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 431,767
- Development Status: Raw Land
- Present Use: Bare Land
- Zoning: RR
- Lot Description: Gently Sloped, Year-Round Stream
- Fencing (Description): None
Listed by Compass, Bill Franzosa
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Schools
Schools serving 11035 Empire Grade
School Districts:Bonny Doon Union Elementary School District, Santa Cruz City High School District
Name | Grades | Distance |
---|---|---|
Bonny Doon Elementary School 1492 Pine Flat Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | K-6 | 3 mi |
Mission Hill Middle School 425 King St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | 6-8 | 10.7 mi |
Santa Cruz High School 415 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | 9-12 | 11 mi |
Harbor High School 300 La Fonda Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | 9-12 | 11.6 mi |
Soquel High School 401 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA 95073 | 9-12 | 12.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 11035 Empire Grade
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/27/2025
Price Reduced
$595,000
-8.32%
MLS
8/11/2023
Price Reduced
$649,000
-6.62%
MLS
3/28/2023
Listed
$695,000
-4.92%
MLS
5/29/2016
Sold
$731,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 11035 Empire Grade
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$6,624
1%
$598,862
2%
2022
$6,527
78%
$587,120
84%
2021
$3,672
-60%
$319,782
-60%
2020
$9,134
5%
$791,258
2%
2019
$8,704
2%
$775,742
2%
2018
$8,564
20%
$760,532
22%
2017
$7,138
7%
$623,970
6%
2016
$6,665
5%
$589,966
6%
2015
$6,325
10%
$556,571
11%
2014
$5,759
15%
$501,415
17%
2013
$4,993
—
$428,560
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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11035 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (MLS# ML81922831) is a Residential Lots property with a lot size of 9.9120 acres. 11035 Empire Grade is currently listed for $595,000 and was received on March 28, 2023. Want to learn more about 11035 Empire Grade? Do you have questions about finding other Residential Lots real estate for sale in Santa Cruz? You can browse all Santa Cruz real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.