This is an incredibly beautiful property, you will not find anything better in Boulder Creek for $750K. Come and see it, you will not be disappointed. At this price it will not last. Conveniently located between Big Basin State Park and the Boulder Creek Golf Course. Incredible forest views from every window, the upstairs living room is amazing with vaulted ceiling and fireplace. Relax and listen to Boulder Creek from the deck or take the trail to the edge of the property where the creek flows. First floor master bedroom with beautiful bathroom. The kitchen has quartz counter tops with a nicely designed back splash. Attached garage and plenty of parking.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
1.27 acresLot Size
$471Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Paul Prouty•DRE #01171285• KW Bay Area Estates
Bought with Barbara Harriman•DRE #01389088• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with John Harriman•DRE #01903724• Coldwell Banker Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML89829336
Dec 15, 2016
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Jun 3, 2015
Sold
$710,000
$371/sq ft
MLSListings #ML81458463
May 21, 2015
Pending
—
May 8, 2015
Contingent
—
May 8, 2015
Sold
$710,000
$371/sq ft
Apr 6, 2015
Listed
$699,000
$365/sq ft
MLSListings #ML81303878
Mar 13, 2013
Sold
$525,000
$274/sq ft
Mar 4, 2013
Pending
—
Feb 15, 2013
Pending
—
Feb 8, 2013
Listed
$530,000
$277/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 27, 1995
Sold
$146,000
$76/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 29, 1987
Sold
$107,000
$56/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 28, 1983
Sold
$100,000
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,310 (+1.5%)
$568,687 + $290,147
$858,834
2025
$10,158 (+4.3%)
$568,687 + $290,147
$858,834
2024
$9,741
$546,604 + $278,880
$825,484
2023
$9,746 (+2.4%)
$546,604 + $278,880
$825,484
2022
$9,516 (+2.2%)
$535,887 + $273,412
$809,299
2021
$9,310 (+4.1%)
$525,379 + $268,051
$793,430
2020
$8,947 (+5.5%)
$515,077 + $262,795
$777,872
2019
$8,478 (+2.0%)
$509,796 + $260,100
$769,896
2018
$8,313 (+0.3%)
$499,800 + $255,000
$754,800
2017
$8,286 (+1.7%)
$441,147 + $294,098
$735,245
2016
$8,151 (+31.8%)
$441,147 + $294,098
$735,245
2015
$6,183 (+1.7%)
$432,497 + $288,331
$720,828
2014
$6,080 (+71.6%)
$316,430 + $210,953
$527,383
2013
$3,544 (+2.3%)
$316,430 + $210,953
$527,383
2012
$3,466 (+2.2%)
$134,910 + $171,732
$306,642
2011
$3,390 (+1.6%)
$132,263 + $168,364
$300,627
2010
$3,336 (+0.6%)
$129,670 + $165,063
$294,733
2009
$3,317 (+2.4%)
$128,701 + $163,829
$292,530
2008
$3,238
$129,007 + $164,218
$293,225
Tax history for 18555 China Grade Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,310 (+1.5%)
$568,687 + $290,147
$858,834
2025
$10,158 (+4.3%)
$568,687 + $290,147
$858,834
2024
$9,741
$546,604 + $278,880
$825,484
2023
$9,746 (+2.4%)
$546,604 + $278,880
$825,484
2022
$9,516 (+2.2%)
$535,887 + $273,412
$809,299
2021
$9,310 (+4.1%)
$525,379 + $268,051
$793,430
2020
$8,947 (+5.5%)
$515,077 + $262,795
$777,872
2019
$8,478 (+2.0%)
$509,796 + $260,100
$769,896
2018
$8,313 (+0.3%)
$499,800 + $255,000
$754,800
2017
$8,286 (+1.7%)
$441,147 + $294,098
$735,245
2016
$8,151 (+31.8%)
$441,147 + $294,098
$735,245
2015
$6,183 (+1.7%)
$432,497 + $288,331
$720,828
2014
$6,080 (+71.6%)
$316,430 + $210,953
$527,383
2013
$3,544 (+2.3%)
$316,430 + $210,953
$527,383
2012
$3,466 (+2.2%)
$134,910 + $171,732
$306,642
2011
$3,390 (+1.6%)
$132,263 + $168,364
$300,627
2010
$3,336 (+0.6%)
$129,670 + $165,063
$294,733
2009
$3,317 (+2.4%)
$128,701 + $163,829
$292,530
2008
$3,238
$129,007 + $164,218
$293,225
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.27 Acres
Year renovated
1999
Sq. Ft.
1,913
Year built
1955
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
08609207
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Nov 13, 2026.
RA
Residential Agricultural District
To provide areas of residential use where development is limited to a range of non-urban densities of single-family dwellings in areas outside the urban services line and rural services line; on lands suitable for development with adequate water, septic system suitability, vehicular access, and fire protection; with adequate protection of natural resources; with adequate protection from natural hazards; and where small-scale commercial agriculture, such as animal-keeping, truck farming and specialty crops, can take place in conjunction with the primary use of the property as residential.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest/Visitor Parking, Parking Area
Parking Features (Additional): Uncovered Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Features: Full on Ground Floor, Primary Oversized Tub
Dining Room Information
No Formal Dining Room
Family Room Information
Separate Family Room
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas Burning, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Fireplace: Yes
Flooring Information
Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Walk-In Closet
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck
Stories
Stories: 2
Year Built
Year Built Details: 2
Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 1,913
View
View: Forest/Woods
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Listing Terms: Cash or Conventional Loan
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central Forced Air, Electric, Propane
Utility Information
Gas: Propane On Site, Public Utilities
Sewer: Septic Tank
Telephone Services: Cable TV
Utilities: Propane, Public Utilities, Public Water
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Boulder Creek Elementary
Elementary School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
High School: San Lorenzo Valley High School
High School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
Middle/Junior High School: San Lorenzo Middle
Location Information
MLS Area: Boulder Creek
Street Name: China Grade
Street Number: 18555
WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 2
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,913
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.27 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 08609207
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 13, 2026
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Boulder Creek Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.2mi
9/10
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.9mi
6/10
San Lorenzo Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.1mi
8/10
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$856,000 – $1.04M
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