GATED COMMUNITY | VIEWS LEAVE PEOPLE SPEECHLESS | FOOD DELIVERY, AMAZON Etc. FRIENDLY | FORTIFIED W/ SOLAR & BACK UP POWER A perfect retreat home! Enjoy social time with your neighbors or your own serene privacy above the trees where the birds soar right in front of your living room. Sweeping views from most living spaces are delightful. When the seller's weren't commuting to Mtn. View 3x's/week along mtn. backroads or lounging at home, they loved; swimming & dining at the Trout Farm Inn, the Felton Farmer's Market, shopping in Downtown LG! Among their favorite experiences? Finishing work on a Friday and going to the beach with the pups, just 15.5mi. to Santa Cruz. Work from home with 2 separate offices plus great internet. Convenience with the Primary suite +1 bdrm on the ground floor. Wood paneled Family Rm could be an elegant Dining Rm. or Library! Fenced backyard has easy maintenance fake-grass, you can exercise in the resistance pool, or soak in the hot tub enjoying big views. Addt'l sunset & star gazing deck (get your telescope out!) is outfitted with power. Important infrastructure: Solar offsets energy cost, battery storage, whole house backup gen. , UV water system, private water, mini-splits for zoned heat / cooling, EV charger. Lrg. outbuilding. Amazon, FedEx, UPS.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
6.36 acresLot Size
$473Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Paula L Leary•DRE #01469235• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Kathryn Harrold•DRE #01374512• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
GATED COMMUNITY | VIEWS LEAVE PEOPLE SPEECHLESS | FOOD DELIVERY, AMAZON Etc. FRIENDLY | FORTIFIED W/SOLAR & BACK UP POWER A perfect retreat home! Enjoy social time with your neighbors or your own serene privacy above the trees where the birds soar right in front of your living room. Sweeping views from most living spaces are delightful. When the seller's weren't commuting to Mtn. View 3x's/week along mtn. backroads or lounging at home, they loved; swimming & dining at the Trout Farm Inn, the Felton Farmer's Market, shopping in Downtown LG! Among their favorite experiences? Finishing work on a Friday and going to the beach with the pups, just 15.5mi. to Santa Cruz. Work from home with 2 separate offices plus great internet. Convenience with the Primary suite +1 bdrm on the ground floor. Wood paneled Family Rm could be an elegant Dining Rm. or Library! Fenced backyard has easy maintenance fake-grass, you can exercise in the resistance pool, or soak in the hot tub enjoying big views. Addt'l sunset & star gazing deck (get your telescope out!) is outfitted with power. Important infrastructure: Solar offsets energy cost, battery storage, whole house backup gen., UV water system, private water, mini-splits for zoned heat / cooling, EV charger. Lrg. outbuilding. Amazon, FedEx, UPS.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81994221
Nov 14, 2025
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80342915
May 27, 2025
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80374745
May 25, 2025
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80637871
May 15, 2025
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80652390
May 13, 2025
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MLSListings #ML81845975
Jul 30, 2021
Sold
$1,900,000
$500/sq ft
Jul 28, 2021
Pending
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Jun 16, 2021
Contingent
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May 26, 2021
Listed
$1,950,000
$513/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80661724
Jan 18, 2007
Sold
$800,000
$211/sq ft
Jan 18, 2007
Listing Removed
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Dec 19, 2006
Sold
$800,000
$211/sq ft
Oct 2, 2006
Listed
$899,000
$237/sq ft
MLSListings #2
Sep 22, 2006
Price Changed
$899,000
$237/sq ft
Aug 29, 2006
Price Changed
$930,000
$245/sq ft
MLSListings #1
Aug 8, 2006
Price Changed
$959,000
$253/sq ft
Jul 14, 2006
Price Changed
$990,000
$261/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80377608
Jun 10, 2004
Sold
$890,000
$234/sq ft
Jun 10, 2004
Listing Removed
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May 7, 2004
Sold
$890,000
$234/sq ft
Feb 12, 2004
Listed
$948,000
$250/sq ft
Public Records
May 28, 1980
Sold
$56,500
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,428 (+2.7%)
$1,169,451 + $857,146
$2,026,597
2024
$21,829 (+2.8%)
$1,146,521 + $840,339
$1,986,860
2023
$21,231 (−0.9%)
$1,146,521 + $840,339
$1,986,860
2022
$21,435 (+49.2%)
$1,124,040 + $813,960
$1,938,000
2021
$14,362 (+0.9%)
$1,102,000 + $798,000
$1,900,000
2020
$14,237 (+2.2%)
$538,426 + $702,976
$1,241,402
2019
$13,930 (+1.6%)
$532,905 + $695,768
$1,228,673
2018
$13,714 (+0.5%)
$522,456 + $682,125
$1,204,581
2017
$13,649 (+3.8%)
$502,168 + $655,638
$1,157,806
2016
$13,145 (+1.7%)
$502,168 + $655,638
$1,157,806
2015
$12,922 (+3.3%)
$492,322 + $642,782
$1,135,104
2014
$12,511 (+55.1%)
$442,486 + $636,240
$1,078,726
2013
$8,066 (+5.1%)
$442,486 + $636,240
$1,078,726
2012
$7,678 (+3.2%)
$315,692 + $362,446
$678,138
2011
$7,442 (+1.7%)
$347,866 + $291,887
$639,753
2010
$7,320 (−1.4%)
$341,045 + $286,164
$627,209
2009
$7,422 (−17.1%)
$338,496 + $284,025
$622,521
2008
$8,951
$339,300 + $322,800
$662,100
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6.36 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,798
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
3,798
Year built
1988
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
09114151
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 95° expected this year, 12 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
Los Gatos, CA • 95033
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Sun exposure
24/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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1.3 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 15220 Upper Ellen Rd
$1,830,948
$33K over list price of $1.80M
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