Spectacular long-range views are the hallmark of this lovingly maintained home. Built to take full advantage of the surrounding natural beauty with an expansive deck which delivers the indoor-outdoor lifestyle and usable land. Nicely appointed with an updated kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and Corian countertops. Enjoy stunning vistas from the great room which opens onto the deck. Gorgeous hardwood floors are found on the main floor. The spacious master suite offers a walk in closet and private deck which looks on to the views. Large, fenced garden area. Oversized, detached two car garage with a workshop and bonus room above the garage. Served by top-rated Loma Prieta Elementary, CT English Middle School and Los Gatos High.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
5.02 acresLot Size
$688Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Cole Cole and Riese•DRE #70010123• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 408-219-3416
Bought with Dennis Byron•DRE #00442265• Montalvo Realty
Unending mountain views from cozy country cottage: hardwood floors, great deck for sun and entertainment, additional out buildings, bonus room. Private quiet, and unique in the Los Gatos mountains A great investment, motivated
Public Records
Dec 22, 2004
Sold
$610,000
$312/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80428700
Jan 11, 2005
Sold
$602,000
$307/sq ft
Nov 3, 2004
Listing Removed
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Oct 13, 2004
Listed
$582,100
$297/sq ft
Forever mountain veiws in your cozy country cottage: hardwood floors, great deck for sun and entertainment, additional out buildings, bonus room. Private, quiet, and unique in the Los Gatos mountains, great commute location.
Public Records
Jul 9, 2002
Sold
$400,000
$204/sq ft
Public Records
May 7, 1984
Sold
$108,000
$55/sq ft
Public Records
May 29, 1981
Sold
$86,000
$44/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1977
Sold
$27,500
$14/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 10, 1974
Sold
$17,000
$9/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,157 (+2.0%)
$874,917 + $381,683
$1,256,600
2024
$15,846 (+2.6%)
$857,762 + $374,199
$1,231,961
2023
$15,444 (+4.3%)
$857,762 + $374,199
$1,231,961
2022
$14,803 (+2.4%)
$840,943 + $366,861
$1,207,804
2021
$14,462 (+29.1%)
$824,454 + $359,668
$1,184,122
2020
$11,206 (+4.1%)
$808,288 + $352,616
$1,160,904
2019
$10,761 (+4.8%)
$479,002 + $378,547
$857,549
2018
$10,266 (+11.2%)
$469,610 + $371,125
$840,735
2017
$9,230 (+7.1%)
$417,160 + $329,667
$746,827
2016
$8,619 (+6.0%)
$417,160 + $329,667
$746,827
2015
$8,133 (+9.6%)
$386,258 + $305,248
$691,506
2014
$7,423 (+17.7%)
$328,282 + $259,433
$587,715
2013
$6,309 (+2.8%)
$328,282 + $259,433
$587,715
2012
$6,139 (−3.5%)
$280,582 + $221,738
$502,320
2011
$6,363 (−1.5%)
$269,790 + $213,210
$483,000
2010
$6,459 (−1.0%)
$285,430 + $225,570
$511,000
2009
$6,526 (−22.5%)
$293,250 + $231,750
$525,000
2008
$8,421
$293,250 + $231,750
$525,000
Tax history for 16900 Old Ranch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,157 (+2.0%)
$874,917 + $381,683
$1,256,600
2024
$15,846 (+2.6%)
$857,762 + $374,199
$1,231,961
2023
$15,444 (+4.3%)
$857,762 + $374,199
$1,231,961
2022
$14,803 (+2.4%)
$840,943 + $366,861
$1,207,804
2021
$14,462 (+29.1%)
$824,454 + $359,668
$1,184,122
2020
$11,206 (+4.1%)
$808,288 + $352,616
$1,160,904
2019
$10,761 (+4.8%)
$479,002 + $378,547
$857,549
2018
$10,266 (+11.2%)
$469,610 + $371,125
$840,735
2017
$9,230 (+7.1%)
$417,160 + $329,667
$746,827
2016
$8,619 (+6.0%)
$417,160 + $329,667
$746,827
2015
$8,133 (+9.6%)
$386,258 + $305,248
$691,506
2014
$7,423 (+17.7%)
$328,282 + $259,433
$587,715
2013
$6,309 (+2.8%)
$328,282 + $259,433
$587,715
2012
$6,139 (−3.5%)
$280,582 + $221,738
$502,320
2011
$6,363 (−1.5%)
$269,790 + $213,210
$483,000
2010
$6,459 (−1.0%)
$285,430 + $225,570
$511,000
2009
$6,526 (−22.5%)
$293,250 + $231,750
$525,000
2008
$8,421
$293,250 + $231,750
$525,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.02 Acres
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
1,924
Year built
1979
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
09635151
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Detached, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bedrooms: Walk-In Closet
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Full on Ground Floor, Primary (Stall Shower(s)), Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower
Room Information
Formal Entry, Storage, Workshop
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room
Amenities: Bay Window, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,958
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 163930
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 5.023
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: Existing Septic
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Private/Mutual
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
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: Hwy 17 south. Exit at Summit Road. Left on Summit (West side of Hwy) Take Summit Rd to Left on Hutchinson to Right on Old Ranch. Home is towards the of Old Ranch on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,924
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.02 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 09635151
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
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Schools
Lakeside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.8mi
9/10
Los Gatos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.0mi
10/10
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Estimated sale price
$1.28M – $1.55M
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