Paradise Found in South Felton's Forest Lakes Community. Short distance to Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley for commute or pleasure. Lower Forest Lakes location and just 5 minutes to downtown Felton, Henry Cowell State Park, and Tuesday's Farmer's Market. One of the original log sided cabin style cottages. Large original country kitchen invites a new contemporary design that would retain the bungalow/ craftsman charm of Forest Lakes in the 1930's. Living room with original redwood walls and doors. 2 small bedrooms plus a bonus hobby room, office or sleeping porch to the rear off the kitchen. Relax on a porch/deck swing on the front entry deck, or bar-b-que on the private large back deck. All this plus a basement that has room for a workshop and access to plumbing, electrical, and furnance. Forest Lakes Community Water Company provides road maintenance and water for $1550 annually. Stock transfer fee of $300 paid by buyer. All information not verified.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
7,579 sq ftLot Size
$867Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Connie Denault•DRE #00884958• CENTURY 21 Masters
Contact: 831-252-2121
Bought with Genevieve Jordan•DRE #01709237• Miritz & Bailey Real Estate, Inc
Paradise Found in South Felton's Forest Lakes Community. Short distance to Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley for commute or pleasure. Lower Forest Lakes location and just 5 minutes to downtown Felton, Henry Cowell State Park, and Tuesday's Farmer's Market. One of the original log sided cabin style cottages. Large original country kitchen invites a new contemporary design that would retain the bungalow/craftsman charm of Forest Lakes in the 1930's. Living room with original redwood walls and doors. 2 small bedrooms plus a bonus hobby room,office or sleeping porch to the rear off the kitchen. Relax on a porch/deck swing on the front entry deck, or bar-b-que on the private large back deck. All this plus a basement that has room for a workshop and access to plumbing, electrical, and furnance. Forest Lakes Community Water Company provides road maintenance and water for $1550 annually. Stock transfer fee of $300 paid by buyer. All information not verified.
Public Records
Oct 9, 1987
Sold
$101,000
$112/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 5, 1981
Sold
$80,000
$89/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 15, 1972
Sold
$18,000
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,999 (+4.5%)
$524,740 + $131,186
$655,926
2024
$7,652
$514,452 + $128,612
$643,064
2023
$7,652 (+2.4%)
$514,452 + $128,612
$643,064
2022
$7,471 (+2.6%)
$504,364 + $126,090
$630,454
2021
$7,279 (+4.0%)
$494,474 + $123,618
$618,092
2020
$6,997 (+5.5%)
$484,778 + $121,194
$605,972
2019
$6,632 (+221.4%)
$479,808 + $119,952
$599,760
2018
$2,063 (+1.5%)
$470,400 + $117,600
$588,000
2017
$2,032 (+1.2%)
$82,463 + $84,111
$166,574
2016
$2,008 (+3.6%)
$82,463 + $84,111
$166,574
2015
$1,938 (+1.6%)
$80,846 + $82,462
$163,308
2014
$1,907 (+0.7%)
$78,072 + $79,632
$157,704
2013
$1,894 (+2.2%)
$78,072 + $79,632
$157,704
2012
$1,854 (+2.1%)
$77,719 + $79,272
$156,991
2011
$1,816 (+1.5%)
$76,195 + $77,718
$153,913
2010
$1,788 (+0.5%)
$74,701 + $76,194
$150,895
2009
$1,779 (+2.3%)
$74,143 + $75,625
$149,768
2008
$1,739
$74,319 + $75,805
$150,124
Tax history for 324 Madrona Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,999 (+4.5%)
$524,740 + $131,186
$655,926
2024
$7,652
$514,452 + $128,612
$643,064
2023
$7,652 (+2.4%)
$514,452 + $128,612
$643,064
2022
$7,471 (+2.6%)
$504,364 + $126,090
$630,454
2021
$7,279 (+4.0%)
$494,474 + $123,618
$618,092
2020
$6,997 (+5.5%)
$484,778 + $121,194
$605,972
2019
$6,632 (+221.4%)
$479,808 + $119,952
$599,760
2018
$2,063 (+1.5%)
$470,400 + $117,600
$588,000
2017
$2,032 (+1.2%)
$82,463 + $84,111
$166,574
2016
$2,008 (+3.6%)
$82,463 + $84,111
$166,574
2015
$1,938 (+1.6%)
$80,846 + $82,462
$163,308
2014
$1,907 (+0.7%)
$78,072 + $79,632
$157,704
2013
$1,894 (+2.2%)
$78,072 + $79,632
$157,704
2012
$1,854 (+2.1%)
$77,719 + $79,272
$156,991
2011
$1,816 (+1.5%)
$76,195 + $77,718
$153,913
2010
$1,788 (+0.5%)
$74,701 + $76,194
$150,895
2009
$1,779 (+2.3%)
$74,143 + $75,625
$149,768
2008
$1,739
$74,319 + $75,805
$150,124
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Fireplace Description: Gas Starter, Insert, In Living Room, Wood-Stove
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Propane
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Forest/Woods, Neighborhood
Fencing: Partial Fencing
Roof: Composition, Rolled Composition
Yard/Grounds: Deck, Gray Water System
Building Information
Style: Cabin, Cottage
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Concrete Block
Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Description: Community Facility
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 900
Property Information
Property Faces: East
Property Primary ID: 606505
Land Information
Tract Name: Forest Lakes Mutual Water Company
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.174
Lot Description: Grade (Sloped Down)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Other (See Remarks)
Zoning: R1-15
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Drainage (Sump), Septic Standard
Utilities: Propane On Site
Water Information
Water: Private/Mutual
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
HOA Information
Has HOA
Fees Include: Maintenance (Common Area), Maintenance (Road), Water
HOA Amenities: Community Pool
HOA Documents: Budget, Bylaws, CC&RS, Minutes, Rules & Regulations
HOA Fee: $1,550
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
HOA Name: Forest Lakes Mutual Water Co
HOA Primary Phone: 831-335-5774
HOA Transfer Fee: $300
School Information
Elementary School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
High School: San Lorenzo Valley High School
High School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
Location Information
Directions: Enter Forest Lakes onto Lakeview Drive. Go past Brookside on the right. Continue up the hill past the community swimming area. Take first right onto Madrona Road. Follow it around the one way paved road towards the end. House on the right hand side.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 900
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,579 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1937
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 06412105
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
6/10
San Lorenzo Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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8/10 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 91° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$742,000 – $898,000
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