This charming home has 1480 sq ft of living space, high-speed internet, cherry hardwood floors, an open floor plan, and a 1560 sq ft workshop with a loft! It has beautifully landscaped grounds with a large deck, a fenced yard with several seating areas, cafe lighting, a hot tub, a waterfall for water management, an arbor covered with wisteria, jasmine, lots of maples, and roses, and water trough gardening beds on the deck as well as in the yard. The primary en-suite has a private deck surrounded by giant ferns, which creates a lovely sanctuary. The kitchen features a Wolf stove, granite countertops, custom redwood breakfast bars, maple cabinets, and a pantry for extra storage. It opens up to the spacious deck for easy entertaining. The workshop has 960 sq ft on the main floor with barn doors, so you can quickly move supplies in and out. The loft is 600 sq ft with tall ceilings, so you can easily stand up on the second-floor loft. You will finally have room for your creative outlets. It is located in a friendly neighborhood and is next door to a historic and abandoned train tunnel, which reminds us that this was an important logging town in the past.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
2.54 acresLot Size
$983Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Cassandra Maas•DRE #01778312• Anderson Christie, Inc.
Contact: 408-472-7988
Bought with Paul Burrowes•DRE #01955563• David Lyng Real Estate
Paradise in the heart of Laurel! Built in1996, fantastic 1480 sf home w/ 1560 sf ultimate workshop and loft! Beautifully appointed, open floor plan, tall ceilings, lovely light from abundant windows and cherry hardwood floors throughout! Gourmet kitchen, granite counters, wolf range/oven, custom redwood breakfast bars with beautiful maple cabinets and extra pantry storage. En-suite primary with walk in closet and built-ins. Handsome slate tile bathrooms. Wood burning stove, Comcast internet, water tanks. Lovely, sunny fenced yard with several seating areas, container gardens, wisteria, jasmine, maples, roses, butterflies and hummingbirds. Trex deck, ornamental wrought iron gates, hot tub under private waterfall, enchanted Redwood forest and walkways, trails beyond. Amazing 960 sf garage/workshop with full stand up 600 sf loft with barn doors, benches. Historic property, friendly neighborhood, easy drive to 17. This is one of the most charming properties in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Public Records
Jul 31, 1996
Sold
$132,000
$93/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 31, 1996
Sold
$240,000
$169/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 16, 1989
Sold
$85,500
$60/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1985
Sold
$80,000
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,502 (+129.4%)
$989,000 + $300,000
$1,289,000
2024
$6,757 (+3.7%)
$223,549 + $315,476
$539,025
2023
$6,519 (+1.9%)
$223,549 + $315,476
$539,025
2022
$6,399 (+3.9%)
$219,165 + $309,290
$528,455
2021
$6,160 (+0.8%)
$214,868 + $303,226
$518,094
2020
$6,110 (+4.3%)
$210,655 + $297,280
$507,935
2019
$5,860 (+5.5%)
$208,495 + $294,232
$502,727
2018
$5,554 (+0.4%)
$204,407 + $288,463
$492,870
2017
$5,530 (+4.1%)
$196,469 + $277,262
$473,731
2016
$5,311
$196,469 + $277,262
$473,731
2015
$5,309 (+4.0%)
$192,617 + $271,825
$464,442
2014
$5,103 (−0.2%)
$186,008 + $262,497
$448,505
2013
$5,114 (+1.7%)
$186,008 + $262,497
$448,505
2012
$5,026 (+3.3%)
$185,167 + $261,311
$446,478
2011
$4,864 (+9.8%)
$181,536 + $256,187
$437,723
2010
$4,429 (−0.1%)
$177,976 + $251,164
$429,140
2009
$4,434 (+4.4%)
$176,646 + $213,675
$390,321
2008
$4,245
$177,066 + $214,183
$391,249
Tax history for 16700 Laurel Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,502 (+129.4%)
$989,000 + $300,000
$1,289,000
2024
$6,757 (+3.7%)
$223,549 + $315,476
$539,025
2023
$6,519 (+1.9%)
$223,549 + $315,476
$539,025
2022
$6,399 (+3.9%)
$219,165 + $309,290
$528,455
2021
$6,160 (+0.8%)
$214,868 + $303,226
$518,094
2020
$6,110 (+4.3%)
$210,655 + $297,280
$507,935
2019
$5,860 (+5.5%)
$208,495 + $294,232
$502,727
2018
$5,554 (+0.4%)
$204,407 + $288,463
$492,870
2017
$5,530 (+4.1%)
$196,469 + $277,262
$473,731
2016
$5,311
$196,469 + $277,262
$473,731
2015
$5,309 (+4.0%)
$192,617 + $271,825
$464,442
2014
$5,103 (−0.2%)
$186,008 + $262,497
$448,505
2013
$5,114 (+1.7%)
$186,008 + $262,497
$448,505
2012
$5,026 (+3.3%)
$185,167 + $261,311
$446,478
2011
$4,864 (+9.8%)
$181,536 + $256,187
$437,723
2010
$4,429 (−0.1%)
$177,976 + $251,164
$429,140
2009
$4,434 (+4.4%)
$176,646 + $213,675
$390,321
2008
$4,245
$177,066 + $214,183
$391,249
*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
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.54 Acres
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
1,418
Year built
1996
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
09507109
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Description: Guest/Visitor Parking
Parking Spaces: 6
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-In Closet, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Shower Over Tub, Primary (Stall Shower(s))
Room Information
Workshop
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area in Living Room, Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen
Fireplace Description: In Family Room, Free-Standing, Gas-Burning, In Living Room, Wood-Stove
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Propane
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Forest/Woods
Fencing: Partial Fencing
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Balcony/Patio, Deck
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter
Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Description: Spa/Hot Tub
Property Features
Amenities: Skylight(s)
Communication: Cable TV
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,418
Property Information
2nd Residence Sq. Ft.: 1,560
Property Primary ID: 696265
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 2.541
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: PR
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Propane On Site
Water Information
Water: Private/Mutual
Location
2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: workshop/garage
School Information
Elementary School: Vine Hill Elementary
Elementary School District: Scotts Valley Unified
Middle School: Scotts Valley Middle
High School: Scotts Valley High
High School District: Scotts Valley Unified
Location Information
From SJ take 17 S & take the Granite Creek Exit, head over 17 & return northbound. Exit at Laurel and follow Laurel to the bottom. OR You can turn left into Sugarloaf turnout and & use that to get back on 17 N to Laurel. From Santa Cruz, take 17 to Laurel
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,418
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.54 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 09507109
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Vine Hill Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.8mi
8/10
Scotts Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.8mi
7/10
Scotts Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
8/10
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
7 days above 93° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.33M – $1.60M
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