Opportunity Knocks: Affordable 3-Bedroom Cabin with endless potential! Discover your pathway to homeownership with this quirky 3-bedroom, 1-bath cabin that offers an unbeatable entry point to the real estate market, priced below market comparables. Whether you are a first-time home buyer looking to escape the rental cycle or looking for your starter home, this lendable cabin represents an exceptional opportunity to build long-term financial stability. Some highlights include a cute Kitchen, a large covered deck, laundry hook-ups, and parking for 2 to 3 cars.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
4,356 sq ftLot Size
$591Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Julia Hulsey•DRE #02205237• Room Real Estate
Contact: 408-499-2402
Bought with Nick Gorman•DRE #02243804• eXp Realty of California Inc
Cute starter home or a great rental with positive cash flow. Sellers have already relocated but did live in this home for over 40 years and raised 3 children. There is a lot of love here home and now its ready for you. Perimeter foundation, central forced air heat & stone fire place in the living room.
SDMLS #302491603
Jul 1, 2020
Listing Removed
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Apr 6, 2020
Listed
$389,000
$402/sq ft
SDMLS #301936234
Jan 1, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Nov 8, 2019
Listed
$408,000
$422/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 15, 1988
Sold
$89,500
$93/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 20, 1978
Sold
$48,000
$50/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 6, 1975
Sold
$25,000
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,242 (+5.1%)
$345,025 + $60,887
$405,912
2024
$4,985 (+0.1%)
$338,260 + $59,693
$397,953
2023
$4,979 (+2.5%)
$338,260 + $59,693
$397,953
2022
$4,860 (+3.7%)
$331,628 + $58,523
$390,151
2021
$4,687 (+134.1%)
$325,125 + $57,375
$382,500
2020
$2,003 (+4.9%)
$318,750 + $56,250
$375,000
2019
$1,909 (+1.9%)
$70,012 + $86,642
$156,654
2018
$1,874 (+1.5%)
$68,639 + $84,943
$153,582
2017
$1,846 (+3.1%)
$65,974 + $81,644
$147,618
2016
$1,790 (+3.9%)
$65,974 + $81,644
$147,618
2015
$1,722 (+1.7%)
$64,680 + $80,043
$144,723
2014
$1,694 (+0.5%)
$62,460 + $77,297
$139,757
2013
$1,685 (+2.1%)
$62,460 + $77,297
$139,757
2012
$1,650 (+2.1%)
$62,178 + $76,948
$139,126
2011
$1,616 (+1.5%)
$60,959 + $75,439
$136,398
2010
$1,591 (+0.5%)
$59,764 + $73,960
$133,724
2009
$1,583 (+2.3%)
$59,317 + $73,407
$132,724
2008
$1,547
$59,458 + $73,581
$133,039
Tax history for 131 Madrona Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,242 (+5.1%)
$345,025 + $60,887
$405,912
2024
$4,985 (+0.1%)
$338,260 + $59,693
$397,953
2023
$4,979 (+2.5%)
$338,260 + $59,693
$397,953
2022
$4,860 (+3.7%)
$331,628 + $58,523
$390,151
2021
$4,687 (+134.1%)
$325,125 + $57,375
$382,500
2020
$2,003 (+4.9%)
$318,750 + $56,250
$375,000
2019
$1,909 (+1.9%)
$70,012 + $86,642
$156,654
2018
$1,874 (+1.5%)
$68,639 + $84,943
$153,582
2017
$1,846 (+3.1%)
$65,974 + $81,644
$147,618
2016
$1,790 (+3.9%)
$65,974 + $81,644
$147,618
2015
$1,722 (+1.7%)
$64,680 + $80,043
$144,723
2014
$1,694 (+0.5%)
$62,460 + $77,297
$139,757
2013
$1,685 (+2.1%)
$62,460 + $77,297
$139,757
2012
$1,650 (+2.1%)
$62,178 + $76,948
$139,126
2011
$1,616 (+1.5%)
$60,959 + $75,439
$136,398
2010
$1,591 (+0.5%)
$59,764 + $73,960
$133,724
2009
$1,583 (+2.3%)
$59,317 + $73,407
$132,724
2008
$1,547
$59,458 + $73,581
$133,039
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,356 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,375
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
08312117
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Description: Parking Area
Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room Information
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area
Kitchen Description: Oven Range
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood
Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Amenities: Inverted Floor Plan
Living Sq. Ft.: 967
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 633643
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R-1-15
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Septic Connected
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School: San Lorenzo Valley Elementary
Elementary School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
Middle School: San Lorenzo Valley Middle
High School: San Lorenzo Valley High School
High School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
Location Information
From Boulder Creek, head west on Middleton Ave toward Central Ave, turn right onto CA-9 N/Central Ave, and then turn right onto Madrona Rd. 131 Madrona Rd will be on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,375
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 08312117
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Boulder Creek Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
9/10
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.7mi
6/10
San Lorenzo Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.8mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 94° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
17 unhealthy days expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Boulder Creek, CA • 95006
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.8 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$544,000 – $658,000
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