490 Carson Ln, Watsonville, CA 95076 - Photo 1

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$1,550,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
2,560 Sq. Ft.
3 Car Garage

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Property Description

Nestled in beautiful Larkin Valley, surrounded by tranquility and gentle sloping hills, sits 490 Carson Ln. On a private road with few neighbors, this 4.5 acres of mostly flat, prime land offers a rare blend of peace, privacy, and possibility - maybe equestrian space, farm land, wine vine growing, ADU or family compound? A lovely, recently renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bath + spacious loft home spans 2,560 sq ft of open living space. Upgrades include: new septic tank, windows, flooring, water heater, HVAC, kitchen cabinets, quartz counters w/pop up outlets, walk in pantry, recessed lighting, interior paint and high speed Spectrum internet. Step outside to enjoy 2 patios (1 covered) and a large deck - ideal for lounging, entertaining and dining under the stars. Included is a massive 1,500 sq ft, 12'H 3-bay detached garage that opens up more potential - workshop, vehicle/equipment/machinery/boat/RV storage - so many options! Additionally, there is an onsite pond currently providing irrigation water. Experience country calm with city convenience. Your private oasis is just 4 minutes to Highway 1, minutes to beaches, shopping, restaurants. and everything coastal living has to offer. This is a must see with opportunity to create your dream lifestyle.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 490 Carson Ln

General

Sold For: $1,550,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: RE_Infolink
MLS ID: ML82010556
Added to Site: 219 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Great Room, Laundry Room, Loft, Office Area
Interior Features: High Ceiling
Fireplace(s): Family Room, Freestanding, Wood Stove
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Features: Full on Ground Floor, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub with Jets

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor

Other Rooms

Family Room: Separate Family Room
Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Hood over Range, Electric Oven/Range, Pantry
Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside, Tub/Sink
Guest Quarters: Garage/workshop, 1500

Additional Information

Extras: Not Applicable

Parking

Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached Garage, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Location

Area: Larkin Valley
County: Santa Cruz
Cross Streets: Larkin Valley Rd

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central AC
Heating Type: Central Air (Forced Air), Electric, Wood Stove

Utilities

Sewer: Existing Septic System
Water: Irrigation Water Available, Storage Tank, Other
Utility Description: Public Utilities

Structural Information

Construction: Detached
Foundation: Concrete Slab
Roof: Composition
Square Feet: 2,560
Year Built: 1960

Lot Features

Property View: Hills
Lot Size (Acres): 4.465
Minimum Lot Size: 194495
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 194,495
Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Deck
Zoning: RA
Lot Description: On-Site Pond, Views

Green Features

Energy Efficient: Double-Pane Windows, Low-Flow Shower, Low-Flow Toilet

Listed by Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, Marti Pepito Meyer
Sold by S1364, Jarah Sakamoto

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Schools

Schools serving 490 Carson Ln

School District:Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Calabasas Elementary School 202 Calabasas Road, Watsonville, CA 95076	K-6	1.4 mi
Aptos Junior High School 1001 Huntington Drive, Aptos, CA 95003	7-8	4.4 mi
Aptos High School 100 Mariner Way, Aptos, CA 95003	9-12	3.4 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 490 Carson Ln

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/04/2025

Sold

$1,550,000

8.77%

MLS

6/11/2025

Listed

$1,425,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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Beds
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