Discover your destiny and a new lifestyle in this classic Santa Cruz Mountain home with unforgettable views of Redwood trees. Arrive at your home after driving your own private road through the forest. Enter your home and step into your dramatic living room and immediately take in the floor to ceiling windows with views across the deck to the forest. Calm colors, classic hardwood floors, high ceilings, massive beams, and classic wall sconce lighting offer a contemporary feel. Prepare delicious meals in the kitchen while visitors share your company at the expansive counter bar. Get creative with the large walk-in basement and customize the space. Whole house generator comes on automatically when the power goes out so you never lose power on your 9.6+ acres. Home is wired for high-end audio and has high-speed internet. The two-car garage is also two cars deep which leaves you with plenty of room for a workshop. Los Gatos Schools and an amazing community.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
9.63 acresLot Size
$399Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Cassandra Maas•DRE #01778312• Compass
Contact: 408-472-7988
Bought with Stacy Nelson•DRE #01488181• David Lyng Real Estate
Discover your destiny and a new lifestyle in this classic Santa Cruz Mountain home with unforgettable views of Redwood trees. Arrive at your home after driving your own private road through the forest. Enter your home and step into your dramatic living room and immediately take in the floor to ceiling windows with views across the deck to the forest. Calm colors, classic hardwood floors, high ceilings, massive beams, and classic wall sconce lighting offer a contemporary feel. Prepare delicious meals in the kitchen while visitors share your company at the expansive counter bar. Get creative with the large walk-in basement and customize the space. Whole house generator comes on automatically when the power goes out so you never lose power on your 9.6+ acres. Home is wired for high-end audio and has high-speed internet. The two-car garage is also two cars deep which leaves you with plenty of room for a workshop. Los Gatos Schools and an amazing community.
Public Records
Oct 22, 1993
Sold
$392,000
$90/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 19, 1980
Sold
$52,500
$12/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,126 (+1.8%)
$814,766 + $678,061
$1,492,827
2024
$17,801 (+2.5%)
$798,791 + $664,765
$1,463,556
2023
$17,370 (+3.9%)
$798,791 + $664,765
$1,463,556
2022
$16,719 (+2.3%)
$783,128 + $651,731
$1,434,859
2021
$16,343 (+102.3%)
$767,773 + $638,952
$1,406,725
2020
$8,077 (+4.8%)
$752,718 + $626,423
$1,379,141
2019
$7,704 (+1.3%)
$163,192 + $455,972
$619,164
2018
$7,604 (+5.6%)
$159,992 + $447,032
$607,024
2017
$7,204 (+1.8%)
$153,778 + $429,672
$583,450
2016
$7,076 (+2.2%)
$153,778 + $429,672
$583,450
2015
$6,924 (+1.9%)
$150,762 + $421,248
$572,010
2014
$6,798 (+3.2%)
$145,590 + $406,792
$552,382
2013
$6,585 (+1.1%)
$145,590 + $406,792
$552,382
2012
$6,513 (+3.2%)
$144,932 + $404,954
$549,886
2011
$6,313 (+1.6%)
$142,090 + $397,013
$539,103
2010
$6,214
$139,304 + $389,228
$528,532
2009
$6,220 (+3.5%)
$138,263 + $386,319
$524,582
2008
$6,007
$138,591 + $387,237
$525,828
Tax history for 15556 OLD RANCH Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,126 (+1.8%)
$814,766 + $678,061
$1,492,827
2024
$17,801 (+2.5%)
$798,791 + $664,765
$1,463,556
2023
$17,370 (+3.9%)
$798,791 + $664,765
$1,463,556
2022
$16,719 (+2.3%)
$783,128 + $651,731
$1,434,859
2021
$16,343 (+102.3%)
$767,773 + $638,952
$1,406,725
2020
$8,077 (+4.8%)
$752,718 + $626,423
$1,379,141
2019
$7,704 (+1.3%)
$163,192 + $455,972
$619,164
2018
$7,604 (+5.6%)
$159,992 + $447,032
$607,024
2017
$7,204 (+1.8%)
$153,778 + $429,672
$583,450
2016
$7,076 (+2.2%)
$153,778 + $429,672
$583,450
2015
$6,924 (+1.9%)
$150,762 + $421,248
$572,010
2014
$6,798 (+3.2%)
$145,590 + $406,792
$552,382
2013
$6,585 (+1.1%)
$145,590 + $406,792
$552,382
2012
$6,513 (+3.2%)
$144,932 + $404,954
$549,886
2011
$6,313 (+1.6%)
$142,090 + $397,013
$539,103
2010
$6,214
$139,304 + $389,228
$528,532
2009
$6,220 (+3.5%)
$138,263 + $386,319
$524,582
2008
$6,007
$138,591 + $387,237
$525,828
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Walls Insulated, Insulation (Floor), Energy Star Appliances, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
Sewer Septic: Septic Tank/Pump
Utilities: Propane On Site
Water Information
Water: Private/Mutual, Water Softener (Owned), Water Treatment System, Other (See Remarks)
Location
2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: 2 wide & 2 deep
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 3
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: From Los Gatos, take Highway 17 to Summit Road. Turn left on Summit Road (don't cross 17) Make a slight left on Hutchinson and go just past Riva Ridge and make a right on Old Ranch Road. 2 miles to the address sign. Turn left and continue to the end.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,352
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9.63 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 09635127
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 • 3.8mi
9/10
Los Gatos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 13 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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Los Gatos, CA • 95033
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In this area, properties receive around 10.8 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$1.65M – $2.00M
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