Welcome "Home Sweet Home" to this adorable mountain cottage with privacy and views! In the country, yet only 7 minutes to Felton shopping, this cute single-level spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bath home awaits. The home is bright and cheerful with skylights and an open floor plan in a peaceful, forested setting. Move-in-ready and perfect for first-time home buyers, the house is easy to access from simple roads, located on private street. Detached large utility/hobby room and gardening shed. Newer sunny rear deck to sit and relax, enjoying the quiet serenity of the forest and views of the river. Less than 20 minutes to Santa Cruz and close proximity to Scotts Valley. Good commute location and great San Lorenzo Valley schools!22
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
5,358 sq ftLot Size
$770Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Susan J. Davis•DRE #00898672• Bailey Properties
Contact: 831-566-3300
Bought with Jennifer Sullivan Gilberg•DRE #01405907• TSG Premier Realty
Situated on a perfect little private street in the Santa Cruz Mountains. A spacious 2 bedroom home with sun, redwoods and a creek! Magical. Freshly updated by current owners. A super solid home w/ new roof, new front entrance, new pantry, updated fixtures, paint, skylights, sun tunnels, and more. Modern vibe meets rustic charm. Clean. Turn-key. Quiet. Awesome. HUGE bonus building too. Award winning SLV schools. Minutes to town/Easy commute to Silicon Valley. Prepare to fall in love . . .
MLSListings #ML80944165
Oct 16, 2009
Sold
$252,000
$276/sq ft
Sep 26, 2009
Contingent
—
Sep 14, 2009
Listed
$230,000
$252/sq ft
+4
Cute 2 bedroom cottage that sits above a beautiful Creek. Located on a nice, quiet, private street. Easy to get to and just a few minutes away from downtown Felton. Perfect for a first time home buyer or someone wanting a vacation mountain get away. Not a short sale or a bank owned property. The house has been a rental for several years and needs some TLC.
Public Records
Jun 21, 1974
Sold
$23,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,395 (+49.4%)
$405,743 + $173,890
$579,633
2024
$6,957
$397,787 + $170,480
$568,267
2023
$6,956 (+2.4%)
$397,787 + $170,480
$568,267
2022
$6,792 (+2.8%)
$389,987 + $167,137
$557,124
2021
$6,606 (+11.5%)
$382,340 + $163,860
$546,200
2020
$5,923 (+5.4%)
$374,844 + $160,647
$535,491
2019
$5,619 (+2.0%)
$389,676 + $109,326
$499,002
2018
$5,511 (+64.9%)
$382,035 + $107,182
$489,217
2017
$3,342 (+1.5%)
$168,169 + $112,112
$280,281
2016
$3,292 (+0.2%)
$168,169 + $112,112
$280,281
2015
$3,287 (+1.5%)
$164,872 + $109,914
$274,786
2014
$3,239 (+15.4%)
$159,214 + $106,142
$265,356
2013
$2,807 (+5.8%)
$159,214 + $106,142
$265,356
2012
$2,654 (−4.8%)
$136,231 + $90,821
$227,052
2011
$2,787 (−8.2%)
$128,520 + $85,680
$214,200
2010
$3,038 (+501.3%)
$136,080 + $90,720
$226,800
2009
$505 (+1.3%)
$151,200 + $100,800
$252,000
2008
$499
$4,481 + $17,986
$22,467
Tax history for 188 E Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,395 (+49.4%)
$405,743 + $173,890
$579,633
2024
$6,957
$397,787 + $170,480
$568,267
2023
$6,956 (+2.4%)
$397,787 + $170,480
$568,267
2022
$6,792 (+2.8%)
$389,987 + $167,137
$557,124
2021
$6,606 (+11.5%)
$382,340 + $163,860
$546,200
2020
$5,923 (+5.4%)
$374,844 + $160,647
$535,491
2019
$5,619 (+2.0%)
$389,676 + $109,326
$499,002
2018
$5,511 (+64.9%)
$382,035 + $107,182
$489,217
2017
$3,342 (+1.5%)
$168,169 + $112,112
$280,281
2016
$3,292 (+0.2%)
$168,169 + $112,112
$280,281
2015
$3,287 (+1.5%)
$164,872 + $109,914
$274,786
2014
$3,239 (+15.4%)
$159,214 + $106,142
$265,356
2013
$2,807 (+5.8%)
$159,214 + $106,142
$265,356
2012
$2,654 (−4.8%)
$136,231 + $90,821
$227,052
2011
$2,787 (−8.2%)
$128,520 + $85,680
$214,200
2010
$3,038 (+501.3%)
$136,080 + $90,720
$226,800
2009
$505 (+1.3%)
$151,200 + $100,800
$252,000
2008
$499
$4,481 + $17,986
$22,467
*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
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,358 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
912
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
07403305
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Description: Off-Street Parking, Parking Area
Energy Features: Skylight(s), Thermostat Controller
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Propane On Site, 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 Middle
High School: San Lorenzo Valley High School
High School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
Location Information
Graham Hill Road to East Zayante Road. Stay right at the fork with Lompico Road to stay on East Zayante Road, past the Zayante Market. Make a right on East Creek Road.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 912
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,358 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 07403305
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.6mi
6/10
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
6/10
San Lorenzo Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
8/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Felton, CA • 95018
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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
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Estimated sale price
$668,000 – $808,000
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