As you turn onto your private road let the world stay behind you. A canopy of redwood forests will relax your senses, and in a short couple of turns you have arrived. This two bedroom, one bath beauty, sets upon a meadow- like setting filled with sunlight and privacy. With usable land all around you ones imagination can run wild with freedom. The home has wraparound decking that's perfect for entertaining or bringing the outside in. High ceilings and skylights illuminate the entire home with light. The home has beautiful features throughout including a chefs kitchen, marble flooring, expansive windows, artist lighting, and updated bathroom and flooring with a wood-burning stove. This home is equipped with hardwired CO2 smoke alarms, generator, water system, reverse osmosis, central vacuum, 20,000 gal water storage, and hot tub. This home offers a beautiful combination of functionality elements and design.
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$760Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Ben Rush•DRE #01993999• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 805-704-5141
Bought with RECIP RECIP•DRE #00000000• Out of Area Office
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Public Records
Aug 2, 2002
Sold
$453,500
$318/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80230010
Aug 2, 2002
Listing Removed
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Jul 1, 2002
Sold
$453,400
$318/sq ft
Jun 13, 2002
Listed
$459,000
$321/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,233 (+6.3%)
$465,446 + $346,378
$811,824
2024
$9,623 (+3.1%)
$456,319 + $339,587
$795,906
2023
$9,330 (+1.8%)
$456,319 + $339,587
$795,906
2022
$9,169 (+1.4%)
$447,372 + $332,928
$780,300
2021
$9,045 (+4.9%)
$438,600 + $326,400
$765,000
2020
$8,619 (+4.6%)
$440,417 + $330,957
$771,374
2019
$8,239 (+8.9%)
$417,612 + $313,814
$731,426
2018
$7,563 (+4.2%)
$404,036 + $303,613
$707,649
2017
$7,259 (+10.0%)
$359,590 + $270,215
$629,805
2016
$6,598 (+4.1%)
$359,590 + $270,215
$629,805
2015
$6,339 (+13.0%)
$332,954 + $250,199
$583,153
2014
$5,611 (+15.5%)
$282,979 + $212,647
$495,626
2013
$4,859 (+3.5%)
$282,979 + $212,647
$495,626
2012
$4,695 (−5.2%)
$241,862 + $181,750
$423,612
2011
$4,953 (−2.2%)
$232,560 + $174,760
$407,320
2010
$5,067 (+0.1%)
$249,660 + $187,610
$437,270
2009
$5,061 (−17.7%)
$256,500 + $192,750
$449,250
2008
$6,147
$256,500 + $192,750
$449,250
Tax history for 16885 Laurel Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,233 (+6.3%)
$465,446 + $346,378
$811,824
2024
$9,623 (+3.1%)
$456,319 + $339,587
$795,906
2023
$9,330 (+1.8%)
$456,319 + $339,587
$795,906
2022
$9,169 (+1.4%)
$447,372 + $332,928
$780,300
2021
$9,045 (+4.9%)
$438,600 + $326,400
$765,000
2020
$8,619 (+4.6%)
$440,417 + $330,957
$771,374
2019
$8,239 (+8.9%)
$417,612 + $313,814
$731,426
2018
$7,563 (+4.2%)
$404,036 + $303,613
$707,649
2017
$7,259 (+10.0%)
$359,590 + $270,215
$629,805
2016
$6,598 (+4.1%)
$359,590 + $270,215
$629,805
2015
$6,339 (+13.0%)
$332,954 + $250,199
$583,153
2014
$5,611 (+15.5%)
$282,979 + $212,647
$495,626
2013
$4,859 (+3.5%)
$282,979 + $212,647
$495,626
2012
$4,695 (−5.2%)
$241,862 + $181,750
$423,612
2011
$4,953 (−2.2%)
$232,560 + $174,760
$407,320
2010
$5,067 (+0.1%)
$249,660 + $187,610
$437,270
2009
$5,061 (−17.7%)
$256,500 + $192,750
$449,250
2008
$6,147
$256,500 + $192,750
$449,250
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Amenities: Vacuum (Central), High Ceiling, Skylight(s)
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,428
Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Property Primary ID: 229224
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.33
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: SU
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Septic Standard
Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Private Co-op, Storage Tank, Water Filter (Owned)
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
HOA Information
Has HOA
Fees Include: Water
HOA Fee: $600
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
HOA Name: Laurel Community Water League
School Information
Elementary School District: Scotts Valley Unified
High School District: Scotts Valley Unified
Location Information
From highway 17 take Laurel Rd two miles down to a large opening. There is a small house with a rock retaining wall on the left. Directly after that house turn left and continue up and take the very first left and another left at 16885.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,428
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 09507111
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Vine Hill Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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Scotts Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.8mi
7/10
Scotts Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 93° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.03M – $1.25M
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