Dropped $145,000. Upper Ellen is a gated community in the Los Gatos Mountains. LG schools and yet only 20 minutes to Felton and 15 minutes to Bear Creek Rd & 17. Kitchen has vaulted ceiling. There is a large barn and gorgeous views. Major Fixer or tear down but well worth the effort. 7 Beautiful acres. Very private, advise 4-wheel drive. Beautiful spot. Short Sale. .. .
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
6.88 acresLot Size
$308Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Susan Balistreri•DRE #01227163• Monterey Bay Properties
Contact: (831) 419-2020
Bought with Susan Balistreri•DRE #01227163• Monterey Bay Properties
CALL LISTING AGENT FOR GATE CODE. VERY MOTIVATED SELLER! FANTASTIC VIEWS IN GATED COMMUNITY 15 MIN FROM BEAR CREEK & 17. NEW CARPET, LNLM, APPLIANCES, 30X8 RDWD DECK. ENJOY SUNSETS FR HOT TUB OFF OF MASTER. HUGE KITCHEN W/ VAULTED CEIL-
Public Records
Sep 8, 1994
Sold
$232,000
$148/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 8, 1989
Sold
$180,000
$115/sq ft
Public Records
May 9, 1973
Sold
$19,000
$12/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,710 (+10.4%)
$193,625 + $12,909
$206,534
2024
$3,360 (+4.3%)
$189,828 + $12,656
$202,484
2023
$3,222 (−36.2%)
$189,828 + $12,656
$202,484
2022
$5,054 (+4.2%)
$186,106 + $12,408
$198,514
2021
$4,850 (+0.8%)
$182,457 + $182,457
$364,914
2020
$4,814 (+1.9%)
$178,880 + $178,880
$357,760
2019
$4,724 (+1.4%)
$177,045 + $177,045
$354,090
2018
$4,660 (+0.4%)
$173,574 + $173,574
$347,148
2017
$4,640 (+9.7%)
$166,834 + $166,834
$333,668
2016
$4,231 (+2.4%)
$166,834 + $166,834
$333,668
2015
$4,132 (+1.5%)
$163,563 + $163,563
$327,126
2014
$4,069 (+14.3%)
$157,950 + $157,950
$315,900
2013
$3,561 (+4.6%)
$157,950 + $157,950
$315,900
2012
$3,404 (−3.5%)
$135,150 + $135,150
$270,300
2011
$3,528 (−2.9%)
$127,500 + $127,500
$255,000
2010
$3,634 (−15.7%)
$135,000 + $135,000
$270,000
2009
$4,311 (+3.6%)
$142,500 + $142,500
$285,000
2008
$4,162
$261,742 + $121,739
$383,481
Tax history for 15525 UPPER ELLEN Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,710 (+10.4%)
$193,625 + $12,909
$206,534
2024
$3,360 (+4.3%)
$189,828 + $12,656
$202,484
2023
$3,222 (−36.2%)
$189,828 + $12,656
$202,484
2022
$5,054 (+4.2%)
$186,106 + $12,408
$198,514
2021
$4,850 (+0.8%)
$182,457 + $182,457
$364,914
2020
$4,814 (+1.9%)
$178,880 + $178,880
$357,760
2019
$4,724 (+1.4%)
$177,045 + $177,045
$354,090
2018
$4,660 (+0.4%)
$173,574 + $173,574
$347,148
2017
$4,640 (+9.7%)
$166,834 + $166,834
$333,668
2016
$4,231 (+2.4%)
$166,834 + $166,834
$333,668
2015
$4,132 (+1.5%)
$163,563 + $163,563
$327,126
2014
$4,069 (+14.3%)
$157,950 + $157,950
$315,900
2013
$3,561 (+4.6%)
$157,950 + $157,950
$315,900
2012
$3,404 (−3.5%)
$135,150 + $135,150
$270,300
2011
$3,528 (−2.9%)
$127,500 + $127,500
$255,000
2010
$3,634 (−15.7%)
$135,000 + $135,000
$270,000
2009
$4,311 (+3.6%)
$142,500 + $142,500
$285,000
2008
$4,162
$261,742 + $121,739
$383,481
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.88 Acres
Year renovated
1977
Sq. Ft.
1,278
Year built
1977
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
09114158
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
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Minimum): 2
# of Baths (Maximum): 2
Bathroom Description: Shower Over Tub, Tubs, No Shower Stall
Room Information
Storage
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: No Formal Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen
Kitchen Description: Dishwasher, Oven Range
Interior Features
Laundry: In Laundry Room
Flooring: Carpet (Wall-to-Wall), Vinyl/Linoleum
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Description: In Living Room, Wood-Stove, Fireplace Available
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Mountains, Canyon
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Deck, Dog Run/Kennel
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Exterior: Wood
Post & Pier
Property Features
Amenities: Window Covering(s), Vaulted Ceiling
Communication: Satellite Dish
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,569
Property Information
Property Condition: Fixer Upper
Property Primary ID: 275863
Lot Information
Lot Description: Grade (Sloped Up)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RA
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Insulation (Unknown), Ceiling Fan(s)
Sewer Septic: Septic Tank/Pump
Water Information
Water: Spring, Well (Shared)
Location
HOA Information
HOA Name: Ellen Road Assoc.
School Information
Elementary School District: Lakeside Joint School District
High School District: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High
Location Information
Locked Main Entrance Gate. Call Listing Agent before entering property. Dogs on property will bite. Must make appt with listing agent.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,278
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6.88 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1977
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 09114158
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Lakeside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi
9/10
Los Gatos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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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
6 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
$460,000 – $557,000
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