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listing_id: ML82008484
status: Closed
price: 1000000
beds: 2
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1267
sqft_lot: 75446
lot_acres: 1.732
year_built: 1930
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "281 Olson Rd"
city: Soquel
state: CA
zip: 95073
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 37.060773
lng: -121.944734
days_on_market: 350
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "The Madani Team"
list_office: "Room Real Estate"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 234-6683"
list_agent_license: 70010074
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Soquel | 95073 | 281 Olson Rd

281 Olson Rd, Soquel, CA 95073

MLS: ML82008484 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,000,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
2 2 1,267 1.732 1930

Remarks

Nestled in one of the most sought-after locations in the Santa Cruz Mountains, 281 Olson Road offers a rare combination of peaceful seclusion and exceptional access. Just minutes from commuter routes, downtown Soquel, and Capitola, you'll also be close to beloved local favorites like Gayles Bakery, Bargetto Winery, world-class surf at The Point, and scenic trails in Nisene Marks and Demonstration Forest. Outdoor enthusiasts and garden lovers alike will appreciate the expansive, beautifully landscaped grounds featuring mature plantings, raised garden beds, a tranquil koi pond, and private river access, perfect for cooling off on warm summer days. The patio invites al fresco dining beneath the stars, where the unspoiled night sky offers breathtaking stargazing. Inside, the home is filled with natural light, thanks to abundant windows that frame serene views of the surrounding forest. The bedroom opens to a private patio through sliding glass doors, an ideal spot to ease into your day with a quiet cup of coffee. This is more than a home, it's a peaceful retreat and a truly special opportunity not to be missed.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82008484
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Shower over Tub - 1
Kitchen Skylight(s)
Appliances Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Double, Refrigerator
Dining Room Eat in Kitchen, Skylight(s)
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Free Standing, Insert, Living Room
Cooling Ceiling Fan
Heating Fireplace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition, Shingle
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Carport, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Mountain Elementary
High School District Santa Cruz City High
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Shared Well
Zoning RA

Contact Information

The Madani Team
Room Real Estate
License #: 01431948
Phone: (831) 234-6683

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Mountain Elementary School public K-6 2.42 mi 9
Vine Hill Elementary School public K-5 3.02 mi 8
Scotts Valley High School public 9-12 3.42 mi 8
Happy Valley Elementary School public K-6 3.56 mi 8
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School public K-5 4.38 mi 7
C. T. English Middle School public 6-8 4.49 mi 9
Loma Prieta Elementary School public K-5 4.49 mi 9
Scotts Valley Middle School public 6-8 4.50 mi 7
Main Street Elementary School public K-5 4.75 mi 7
Soquel High School public 9-12 4.84 mi 9

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact The Madani Team, (831) 234-6683.