This well-built, off-grid 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience. Tucked away on a peaceful road near Bear Creek Rd, its an ideal spot for commuters while being just minutes from downtown Boulder Creeks restaurants, shops, and outdoor adventures. Features include dual-pane windows, a charming covered front porch for morning coffee, a spacious deck for al fresco dining, and a flat, usable yard ready for your dream vegetable or flower garden. While the previous owners have removed the solar panels, it is a wonderful candidate for someone who chooses to install them. The detached barn provides ample storage or space for hobbies like woodworking, while the apartment above offers potential as a guest suite or income-generating rental.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
9.76 acresLot Size
$405Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by The The Madani Team•DRE #70010074• Room Real Estate
Contact: 831.508.0199
Bought with Ted Bond•DRE #02168035• Donner Land & Homes, Inc.
This well-built, off-grid 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience. Tucked away on a peaceful road near Bear Creek Rd, its an ideal spot for commuters while being just minutes from downtown Boulder Creeks restaurants, shops, and outdoor adventures. Features include dual-pane windows, a charming covered front porch for morning coffee, a spacious deck for al fresco dining, and a flat, usable yard ready for your dream vegetable or flower garden. While the previous owners have removed the solar panels, it is a wonderful candidate for someone who chooses to install them. The detached barn provides ample storage or space for hobbies like woodworking, while the apartment above offers potential as a guest suite or income-generating rental.
MLSListings #ML81797155
Aug 14, 2020
Sold
$425,000
$197/sq ft
Aug 6, 2020
Pending
—
Jul 20, 2020
Contingent
—
Jun 17, 2020
Listed
$439,000
$203/sq ft
Come home to Lost Valley. .. a world away, yet only minutes to downtown Boulder Creek or a short commute to Los Gatos. There youll find a 4 bedroom, 2 bath house, barn and studio apartment on just under 10 acres. Enjoy the beautiful mountain setting with babbling creek, outdoor fire-pit and many artistic touches throughout. This property was developed several decades ago without permits and is off-grid with solar power, back-up generator, shared spring water and shared access on a private dirt road that may require 4wd during the heavy winter rains. Seller financing available with 25% down at 5.5% fully amortized for 30 yrs. making this an opportunity you cant pass up!
Public Records
Feb 19, 1988
Sold
$36,000
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,886 (−10.1%)
$300,900 + $76,500
$377,400
2024
$6,550 (+3.3%)
$344,893 + $106,121
$451,014
2023
$6,342 (−0.1%)
$344,893 + $106,121
$451,014
2022
$6,351 (+3.8%)
$338,130 + $104,040
$442,170
2021
$6,119 (+19.3%)
$331,500 + $102,000
$433,500
2020
$5,128 (+10.4%)
$325,000 + $100,000
$425,000
2019
$4,646 (+3.2%)
$231,540 + $102,000
$333,540
2018
$4,503 (+0.5%)
$227,000 + $100,000
$327,000
2017
$4,482 (+9.9%)
$58,708 + $248,534
$307,242
2016
$4,079 (−54.6%)
$58,708 + $248,534
$307,242
2015
$8,980 (+132.4%)
$57,557 + $243,661
$301,218
2014
$3,864 (+0.7%)
$55,581 + $235,300
$290,881
2013
$3,838 (+3.5%)
$55,581 + $235,300
$290,881
2012
$3,710 (+3.0%)
$55,330 + $234,237
$289,567
2011
$3,603 (+2.2%)
$54,245 + $229,644
$283,889
2010
$3,524 (+9.7%)
$53,181 + $225,141
$278,322
2009
$3,212 (+141.6%)
$52,784 + $223,458
$276,242
2008
$1,329
$52,909 + $223,989
$276,898
Tax history for 451 Lost Vly
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,886 (−10.1%)
$300,900 + $76,500
$377,400
2024
$6,550 (+3.3%)
$344,893 + $106,121
$451,014
2023
$6,342 (−0.1%)
$344,893 + $106,121
$451,014
2022
$6,351 (+3.8%)
$338,130 + $104,040
$442,170
2021
$6,119 (+19.3%)
$331,500 + $102,000
$433,500
2020
$5,128 (+10.4%)
$325,000 + $100,000
$425,000
2019
$4,646 (+3.2%)
$231,540 + $102,000
$333,540
2018
$4,503 (+0.5%)
$227,000 + $100,000
$327,000
2017
$4,482 (+9.9%)
$58,708 + $248,534
$307,242
2016
$4,079 (−54.6%)
$58,708 + $248,534
$307,242
2015
$8,980 (+132.4%)
$57,557 + $243,661
$301,218
2014
$3,864 (+0.7%)
$55,581 + $235,300
$290,881
2013
$3,838 (+3.5%)
$55,581 + $235,300
$290,881
2012
$3,710 (+3.0%)
$55,330 + $234,237
$289,567
2011
$3,603 (+2.2%)
$54,245 + $229,644
$283,889
2010
$3,524 (+9.7%)
$53,181 + $225,141
$278,322
2009
$3,212 (+141.6%)
$52,784 + $223,458
$276,242
2008
$1,329
$52,909 + $223,989
$276,898
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
High School District: Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High
Location Information
From Boulder Creek, take Bear Creek Rd. turn left on Bear Canyon go past Ron's road. It will turn into Lost Valley rd, the property is the only house on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,158
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9.76 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 08814122
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lakeside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
9/10
Los Gatos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 14 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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Estimated sale price
$830,000 – $1.00M
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