Beautifully updated mountain home enjoying a SUNNY SETTING on 2.5 acres a SHORT 2 MINUTES FROM 17/SUMMIT JUNCTION! Peaceful forest views. * * OVER $300K IN INFRASTRUCTURE AND HOME UPGRADES * * Large remodeled kitchen with stunning marble look QUARTZ COUNTERS and attractive seated island. Spacious living room with newer HIGH EFFICIENCY WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE and engineered hickory hardwood floors. Generous formal dining room. Main floor primary suite with large organized walk-in closet plus built in closet cabinetry. Upper floor LOFT/FAMILY ROOM. LARGE BONUS ROOM/MEDIA ROOM. OPEN BEAM CEILINGS. Skylights. Solar shades. Huge basement storage and workshop area plus 4 exterior sheds. Huge WRAPAROUND DECK. Gently sloping meadow. Newer heating/AC. Upgraded electrical and water pipes. Newer GENERATOR. Water softener and filtration system. Chicken coop, playhouse and bee hives. Ridge Mutual Water. Private rood Association. FIREWISE NEIGHBORHOOD. Starlink. Newer HotTub. Newly painted inside and out. New carpet. New flat roof.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
2.51 acresLot Size
$551Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Slater Thomson Team•DRE #70010008• Intero Real Estate Services
Contact: 408-603-3296
Bought with Enrique Medellin•DRE #01449832• eXp Realty of California Inc
Bought with Patrick Dangca•DRE #02229115• eXp Realty of California Inc
Beautifully updated mountain home enjoying a SUNNY SETTING on 2.5 acres a SHORT 2 MINUTES FROM 17/SUMMIT JUNCTION! Peaceful forest views. **OVER $300K IN INFRASTRUCTURE AND HOME UPGRADES** Large remodeled kitchen with stunning marble look QUARTZ COUNTERS and attractive seated island. Spacious living room with newer HIGH EFFICIENCY WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE and engineered hickory hardwood floors. Generous formal dining room. Main floor primary suite with large organized walk-in closet plus built in closet cabinetry. Upper floor LOFT/FAMILY ROOM. LARGE BONUS ROOM/MEDIA ROOM. OPEN BEAM CEILINGS. Skylights. Solar shades. Huge basement storage and workshop area plus 4 exterior sheds. Huge WRAPAROUND DECK. Gently sloping meadow. Newer heating/AC. Upgraded electrical and water pipes. Newer GENERATOR. Water softener and filtration system. Chicken coop, playhouse and bee hives. Ridge Mutual Water. Private rood Association. FIREWISE NEIGHBORHOOD. Starlink. Newer HotTub. Newly painted inside and out. New carpet. New flat roof.
MLSListings #ML81587199
Oct 14, 2016
Sold
$1,180,000
$390/sq ft
Oct 14, 2016
Sold
$1,180,000
$390/sq ft
Aug 15, 2016
Contingent
—
Jul 22, 2016
Price Changed
$1,195,000
$395/sq ft
May 24, 2016
Listed
$1,280,000
$423/sq ft
May 24, 2016
Listed
$1,195,000
$395/sq ft
Lovely, meticulously maintained mountain home enjoying a sunny setting on 2.5 acres. Peaceful mountain and forest views! Remodeled kitchen with granite and wood counter tops, breakfast bar and informal dining area with slider to front deck. Fabulous great room with walls of windows, comprises formal dining and living area with fireplace, two lofts above offer cozy family room and office or library. Remodeled master suite on ground level with custom closet, slider to the landscaped yard. Three more bedrooms and full bath on 2nd floor. New carpet throughout. 9 electric European sun blinds on the exterior offer protection from the sun. Expansive deck wraps around the house, with sunken hot tub and lovely views. Usable sunny land below, ideal for pets and kids, gardening, fruit trees or hobby vineyard! Attached 2 car garage. 20kW propane standby generator. Close in location just a few minutes from Hwy 17/Summit!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80356635
Nov 26, 2003
Sold
$850,000
$281/sq ft
Nov 26, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Oct 28, 2003
Sold
$850,000
$281/sq ft
Oct 7, 2003
Listed
$879,000
$290/sq ft
Oct 7, 2003
Listed
$879,000
$290/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80013589
Jul 19, 2000
Sold
$825,000
$273/sq ft
Jul 19, 2000
Sold
$825,000
$273/sq ft
Jun 12, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Apr 10, 2000
Listed
$845,000
$279/sq ft
Apr 10, 2000
Listed
$845,000
$279/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 13, 1978
Sold
$160,000
$53/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,679 (+1.9%)
$928,469 + $441,023
$1,369,492
2024
$16,370 (+2.5%)
$910,264 + $432,375
$1,342,639
2023
$15,966 (+4.1%)
$910,264 + $432,375
$1,342,639
2022
$15,337 (+2.4%)
$892,415 + $423,897
$1,316,312
2021
$14,980 (−0.2%)
$874,917 + $415,586
$1,290,503
2020
$15,005 (+3.4%)
$857,762 + $407,437
$1,265,199
2019
$14,510 (+1.4%)
$848,966 + $403,259
$1,252,225
2018
$14,316 (+3.9%)
$832,320 + $395,352
$1,227,672
2017
$13,776 (+14.4%)
$800,000 + $380,000
$1,180,000
2016
$12,047 (+1.9%)
$800,000 + $380,000
$1,180,000
2015
$11,818 (+1.9%)
$624,544 + $396,345
$1,020,889
2014
$11,596 (+15.9%)
$603,113 + $382,745
$985,858
2013
$10,002 (+2.9%)
$603,113 + $382,745
$985,858
2012
$9,716 (−2.4%)
$524,576 + $332,904
$857,480
2011
$9,951 (−1.2%)
$504,400 + $320,100
$824,500
2010
$10,076 (−1.7%)
$525,200 + $333,300
$858,500
2009
$10,246 (−1.1%)
$535,600 + $339,900
$875,500
2008
$10,362
$546,000 + $346,500
$892,500
Tax history for 15251 Old Ranch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,679 (+1.9%)
$928,469 + $441,023
$1,369,492
2024
$16,370 (+2.5%)
$910,264 + $432,375
$1,342,639
2023
$15,966 (+4.1%)
$910,264 + $432,375
$1,342,639
2022
$15,337 (+2.4%)
$892,415 + $423,897
$1,316,312
2021
$14,980 (−0.2%)
$874,917 + $415,586
$1,290,503
2020
$15,005 (+3.4%)
$857,762 + $407,437
$1,265,199
2019
$14,510 (+1.4%)
$848,966 + $403,259
$1,252,225
2018
$14,316 (+3.9%)
$832,320 + $395,352
$1,227,672
2017
$13,776 (+14.4%)
$800,000 + $380,000
$1,180,000
2016
$12,047 (+1.9%)
$800,000 + $380,000
$1,180,000
2015
$11,818 (+1.9%)
$624,544 + $396,345
$1,020,889
2014
$11,596 (+15.9%)
$603,113 + $382,745
$985,858
2013
$10,002 (+2.9%)
$603,113 + $382,745
$985,858
2012
$9,716 (−2.4%)
$524,576 + $332,904
$857,480
2011
$9,951 (−1.2%)
$504,400 + $320,100
$824,500
2010
$10,076 (−1.7%)
$525,200 + $333,300
$858,500
2009
$10,246 (−1.1%)
$535,600 + $339,900
$875,500
2008
$10,362
$546,000 + $346,500
$892,500
*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
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.51 Acres
Year renovated
1971
Sq. Ft.
2,400
Year built
1971
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
09637116
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
RA
Residential Agricultural District
To provide areas of residential use where development is limited to a range of non-urban densities of single-family dwellings in areas outside the urban services line and rural services line; on lands suitable for development with adequate water, septic system suitability, vehicular access, and fire protection; with adequate protection of natural resources; with adequate protection from natural hazards; and where small-scale commercial agriculture, such as animal-keeping, truck farming and specialty crops, can take place in conjunction with the primary use of the property as residential.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Description: Parking Area
Electric Vehicle Hookup Type: Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)
Parking Spaces: 6
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 5
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 5
Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-In Closet
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Granite, Half on Ground Floor, Marble, Oversized Tub, Primary (Stall Shower(s)), Shower Over Tub
Room Information
Laundry Room, Loft, Storage, Workshop
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
Fireplace Description: Insert, In Living Room, Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air, Multi-Zone
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Forest/Woods
Fencing: Partial Fencing
Roof: Composition, Flat/Low Pitch
Yard/Grounds: Sprinkler(s) (Auto), Storage Shed/Structure, Other (See Remarks)
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet
Living Sq. Ft.: 3,027
Property Information
Property Faces: Southwest
Property Primary ID: 260351
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 2.508
Lot Description: Grade (Hillside), Private/Secluded, Views
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RA
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Solar Screens
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Generator, Propane On Site, Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Private/Mutual
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Loma Prieta Elementary
Elementary School District: Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary
Middle School: C. T. English Middle
High School: Los Gatos High
High School District: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High
Location Information
Directions: Take Hutchinson to Old Ranch. 1 minute down Old Ranch take a right where you see the 3 house numbers mounted on the tree. 15251 is the second driveway on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,400
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.51 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: 1971
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 09637116
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Lakeside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.7mi
9/10
Los Gatos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
10/10
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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
1/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 95° expected this year, 10 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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Estimated sale price
$1.59M – $1.92M
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