Eco-friendly Rammed-Earth Home located in a private gated community! French doors open to patio with canyon and distant ridge views. Enjoy the quiet as you surround yourself in a peaceful natural setting! Nestled atop the Santa Cruz Mountain on a sun drenched ridgetop! Easy commute to Santa Clara Co. , Santa Cruz, and San Lorenzo Valley! With like minded neighbors nearby you'll feel a strong sense of community! Always wanted to live in the mountains, here's your opportunity!
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
3.23 acresLot Size
$509Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Ron Minearo•DRE #01093345• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 408-859-8302
Bought with Ann Scherer•DRE #01490826• Cruz Properties
UNIQUE RAMMED EARTH HOME DESIGNED BY WELL-KNOWN ARCHITECT, JEFF REED. DRAMATIC ARCHITECTURE, VAULTED CEILINGS, OPEN FLOOR PLAN, FRENCH DOORS, SKYLIGHTS, SOLARIUM. THE HOME IS SITUATED ON A SUNNY RIDGE TOP OF THREE PRIVATE ACRES
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,316 (+4.4%)
$512,023 + $341,349
$853,372
2024
$9,877 (+2.8%)
$501,984 + $334,656
$836,640
2023
$9,612 (−0.8%)
$501,984 + $334,656
$836,640
2022
$9,687 (+2.9%)
$492,141 + $328,094
$820,235
2021
$9,410 (+0.9%)
$482,491 + $321,661
$804,152
2020
$9,331 (+2.1%)
$473,030 + $315,354
$788,384
2019
$9,135 (+5.8%)
$468,180 + $312,120
$780,300
2018
$8,637 (+0.5%)
$459,000 + $306,000
$765,000
2017
$8,593 (+1.5%)
$443,649 + $317,840
$761,489
2016
$8,470 (+2.0%)
$443,649 + $317,840
$761,489
2015
$8,307 (+1.8%)
$434,950 + $311,608
$746,558
2014
$8,163 (+0.5%)
$420,025 + $300,915
$720,940
2013
$8,122 (+1.5%)
$420,025 + $300,915
$720,940
2012
$7,999 (+3.3%)
$418,127 + $299,555
$717,682
2011
$7,740 (+1.7%)
$409,928 + $293,681
$703,609
2010
$7,611
$401,890 + $287,923
$689,813
2009
$7,609 (+3.6%)
$398,886 + $285,771
$684,657
2008
$7,342
$399,834 + $286,450
$686,284
Tax history for 15300 Upper Ellen Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,316 (+4.4%)
$512,023 + $341,349
$853,372
2024
$9,877 (+2.8%)
$501,984 + $334,656
$836,640
2023
$9,612 (−0.8%)
$501,984 + $334,656
$836,640
2022
$9,687 (+2.9%)
$492,141 + $328,094
$820,235
2021
$9,410 (+0.9%)
$482,491 + $321,661
$804,152
2020
$9,331 (+2.1%)
$473,030 + $315,354
$788,384
2019
$9,135 (+5.8%)
$468,180 + $312,120
$780,300
2018
$8,637 (+0.5%)
$459,000 + $306,000
$765,000
2017
$8,593 (+1.5%)
$443,649 + $317,840
$761,489
2016
$8,470 (+2.0%)
$443,649 + $317,840
$761,489
2015
$8,307 (+1.8%)
$434,950 + $311,608
$746,558
2014
$8,163 (+0.5%)
$420,025 + $300,915
$720,940
2013
$8,122 (+1.5%)
$420,025 + $300,915
$720,940
2012
$7,999 (+3.3%)
$418,127 + $299,555
$717,682
2011
$7,740 (+1.7%)
$409,928 + $293,681
$703,609
2010
$7,611
$401,890 + $287,923
$689,813
2009
$7,609 (+3.6%)
$398,886 + $285,771
$684,657
2008
$7,342
$399,834 + $286,450
$686,284
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.23 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,190
Year built
1990
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
09114164
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Description: No Garage, Uncovered Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathroom Description: Bidet, Shower and Tub, Tub w/Jets
Room Information
Den/Study/Office, Solarium
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room