Open this Saturday 1- 4 PM. You must see it to appreciate this 5.5-acre sustainable retreat on Hecker Pass. This 5.5-acre ranch has two country homes: A 3BD/2BA Cathedralite geodesic dome house and a 700+ sq ft 1BD/1BA cottage. Outbuildings include an oversized two-car garage, 1,350 sq ft barn, nursery, and storage shed. Fully fenced, with security lights, an electric security gate, and fenced gates for creek access. Worry-free infrastructure: Unlimited water supply from solar-powered well (no pumping fees)gravity feed water for pasture and garden irrigation. PG & E grid-tied 5.9 kW solar system with new 200 amp main-service. Oversized fully functional septic system. Work remotely, only 5 minutes to Starbucks and groceries, 40 minutes to SJC. Enjoy your dogs, horses, goats, and gardens on the edge of a 10,000-acre redwood and pine forest wilderness, with visits from deer, turkeys, rabbits, foxes, and owls unparalleled privacy, with clear night skies.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
5.5 acresLot Size
$775Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Bryson Smith•DRE #02118821• Intero Real Estate Services
Contact: 408-209-2107
Bought with Chenhao Dong•DRE #01310571• Goodview Financial & Real Estate
Beautiful 5.5 acres off of scenic Hecker Pass with access to the creek! The main home is a Geodesic Dome!3 beds/2baths, hardwood floors, plenty of natural light & energy efficient * There is also a second cottage that has a beautiful view of the mountains and the creek * Several outbuildings include garage, hay storage * Fenced pasture * Tucked off of Hecker Pass, this is a quiet & scenic property!
Public Records
May 4, 1998
Sold
$520,000
$238/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,678 (+1.6%)
$1,407,161 + $324,729
$1,731,890
2024
$20,346 (+0.7%)
$1,379,570 + $318,362
$1,697,932
2023
$20,200 (+171.4%)
$1,352,520 + $312,120
$1,664,640
2022
$7,442 (+0.5%)
$1,326,000 + $306,000
$1,632,000
2021
$7,408 (+1.2%)
$355,079 + $235,533
$590,612
2020
$7,318 (+1.0%)
$348,117 + $230,915
$579,032
2019
$7,247 (+7.6%)
$344,548 + $228,548
$573,096
2018
$6,737 (−2.0%)
$337,793 + $224,067
$561,860
2017
$6,878 (+2.1%)
$324,677 + $215,367
$540,044
2016
$6,733 (+6.2%)
$324,677 + $215,367
$540,044
2015
$6,340 (+1.4%)
$318,311 + $211,145
$529,456
2014
$6,253 (+3.3%)
$307,389 + $203,901
$511,290
2012
$6,053 (−21.3%)
$306,000 + $202,980
$508,980
2011
$7,688 (−4.1%)
$300,000 + $199,000
$499,000
2010
$8,020 (+0.4%)
$436,213 + $211,872
$648,085
2009
$7,986 (+14.0%)
$432,953 + $210,289
$643,242
2008
$7,008
$425,473 + $206,656
$632,129
Tax history for 5766 Hecker Pass Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,678 (+1.6%)
$1,407,161 + $324,729
$1,731,890
2024
$20,346 (+0.7%)
$1,379,570 + $318,362
$1,697,932
2023
$20,200 (+171.4%)
$1,352,520 + $312,120
$1,664,640
2022
$7,442 (+0.5%)
$1,326,000 + $306,000
$1,632,000
2021
$7,408 (+1.2%)
$355,079 + $235,533
$590,612
2020
$7,318 (+1.0%)
$348,117 + $230,915
$579,032
2019
$7,247 (+7.6%)
$344,548 + $228,548
$573,096
2018
$6,737 (−2.0%)
$337,793 + $224,067
$561,860
2017
$6,878 (+2.1%)
$324,677 + $215,367
$540,044
2016
$6,733 (+6.2%)
$324,677 + $215,367
$540,044
2015
$6,340 (+1.4%)
$318,311 + $211,145
$529,456
2014
$6,253 (+3.3%)
$307,389 + $203,901
$511,290
2012
$6,053 (−21.3%)
$306,000 + $202,980
$508,980
2011
$7,688 (−4.1%)
$300,000 + $199,000
$499,000
2010
$8,020 (+0.4%)
$436,213 + $211,872
$648,085
2009
$7,986 (+14.0%)
$432,953 + $210,289
$643,242
2008
$7,008
$425,473 + $206,656
$632,129
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.44 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
2,181
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
81005005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
Dec 14, 2018 • Final
Construction
Install a new flush roof-mounted photovoltaic system and perform a service change to a 200 amp electrical panel. No batteries are included in this installation.
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Detached, Parking Area
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Full on Ground Floor
Room Information
Loft
Family Room Description: Other (See Remarks)
Dining Room Description: Dining Area
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Tile), Dishwasher, Oven Range
Guest House
Interior Features
Laundry: In Utility Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Stove
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Propane
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Forest/Woods, Mountains
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Style: Modern/High Tech
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Other
Concrete Slab
Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Skylight(s)
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,181
Security Features: Controlled/Secured Access
Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Horse Property Description: Barn, Fenced, Hay Storage, Pasture
Directions: Driving west on Hecker Pass (towards Watsonville) 0.2 miles past Whitehurst Rd the entrance will be on your left. Drive forward to the gate and enter the gate code (contact LA for code)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,181
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 81005005
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
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Schools
Las Animas Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 5.1mi
7/10
Solorsano Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
5/10
Gilroy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.3mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 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
7/10 Air Factor
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Gilroy, CA • 95020
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In this area, properties receive around 11.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.61M – $1.94M
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