ALMOST 17 ACRES! You will be immersed in privacy and nature yet minutes away from Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz Beaches, downtown Los Gatos and San Jose Airport! This lovely 2-bdrm, 1-bath cottage style home along with a standalone studio with bathroom and kitchenette apartment makes this a great charmer in the Los Gatos area of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The property also has a three-car garage, 12x10' greenhouse and a huge 30'x50' Steelmaster building with a loft perfect for a car enthusiast, contractor or the best game room in town. Within the home, you'll find stylish lighting and a wood-burning fireplace in the living room. The kitchen offers aromatic promise, with natural light and fresh updates and newer appliances. Serene master bedroom is an inviting vessel for drifting off with a bedtime book. The other bedroom is ready for your decorative expertise. Unfinished basement and attic above garage are great for storage. Relaxation beckons from the front porch as you overlook an endless sea of coastal redwoods. This home comes with almost new tankless water heater, water pump, ozone system, water filtration, water softening systems, well pump, and 2x 5000 gal water tanks. New Tesla Wall Connector and backup generator hookup to home to easily switch home on/off grid. Welcome Home!
ALMOST 17 ACRES! You will be immersed in privacy and nature yet minutes away from Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz Beaches, downtown Los Gatos and San Jose Airport! This lovely 2-bdrm, 1-bath cottage style home along with a standalone studio with bathroom and kitchenette apartment makes this a great charmer in the Los Gatos area of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The property also has a three-car garage, 12x10' greenhouse and a huge 30'x50' Steelmaster building with a loft perfect for a car enthusiast, contractor or the best game room in town. Within the home, you'll find stylish lighting and a wood-burning fireplace in the living room. The kitchen offers aromatic promise, with natural light and fresh updates and newer appliances. Serene master bedroom is an inviting vessel for drifting off with a bedtime book. The other bedroom is ready for your decorative expertise. Unfinished basement and attic above garage are great for storage. Relaxation beckons from the front porch as you overlook an endless sea of coastal redwoods. This home comes with almost new tankless water heater, water pump, ozone system, water filtration, water softening systems, well pump, and 2x 5000 gal water tanks. New Tesla Wall Connector and backup generator hookup to home to easily switch home on/off grid. Welcome Home!
San Francisco MLS #41010601
Apr 24, 2023
Sold
$910,000
$705/sq ft
Oct 5, 2022
Listed
$1,050,000
$814/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 16, 2019
Sold
$790,000
$612/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 14, 1993
Sold
$315,500
$245/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 9, 1988
Sold
$205,000
$159/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 16, 1974
Sold
$68,000
$53/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 17, 1971
Sold
$41,500
$32/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,774 (+13.4%)
$700,397 + $265,302
$965,699
2024
$10,386 (+2.8%)
$607,411 + $256,569
$863,980
2023
$10,100 (+1.8%)
$607,411 + $256,569
$863,980
2022
$9,924 (+3.1%)
$595,501 + $251,539
$847,040
2021
$9,627 (+0.8%)
$583,825 + $246,606
$830,431
2020
$9,548 (+61.3%)
$572,377 + $241,771
$814,148
2019
$5,921 (+5.4%)
$566,508 + $239,292
$805,800
2018
$5,616 (+0.7%)
$358,076 + $140,257
$498,333
2017
$5,578 (+4.0%)
$344,170 + $133,894
$478,064
2016
$5,361
$344,170 + $133,894
$478,064
2015
$5,361 (+7.6%)
$337,422 + $131,582
$469,004
2014
$4,984 (−0.2%)
$325,844 + $111,616
$437,460
2013
$4,994 (+1.7%)
$325,844 + $111,616
$437,460
2012
$4,909 (+3.3%)
$324,371 + $111,112
$435,483
2011
$4,750 (+1.0%)
$318,011 + $108,933
$426,944
2010
$4,701 (−0.1%)
$311,775 + $106,797
$418,572
2009
$4,706 (+2.4%)
$309,445 + $105,999
$415,444
2008
$4,595
$310,180 + $106,251
$416,431
Tax history for 17160 Laurel Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,774 (+13.4%)
$700,397 + $265,302
$965,699
2024
$10,386 (+2.8%)
$607,411 + $256,569
$863,980
2023
$10,100 (+1.8%)
$607,411 + $256,569
$863,980
2022
$9,924 (+3.1%)
$595,501 + $251,539
$847,040
2021
$9,627 (+0.8%)
$583,825 + $246,606
$830,431
2020
$9,548 (+61.3%)
$572,377 + $241,771
$814,148
2019
$5,921 (+5.4%)
$566,508 + $239,292
$805,800
2018
$5,616 (+0.7%)
$358,076 + $140,257
$498,333
2017
$5,578 (+4.0%)
$344,170 + $133,894
$478,064
2016
$5,361
$344,170 + $133,894
$478,064
2015
$5,361 (+7.6%)
$337,422 + $131,582
$469,004
2014
$4,984 (−0.2%)
$325,844 + $111,616
$437,460
2013
$4,994 (+1.7%)
$325,844 + $111,616
$437,460
2012
$4,909 (+3.3%)
$324,371 + $111,112
$435,483
2011
$4,750 (+1.0%)
$318,011 + $108,933
$426,944
2010
$4,701 (−0.1%)
$311,775 + $106,797
$418,572
2009
$4,706 (+2.4%)
$309,445 + $105,999
$415,444
2008
$4,595
$310,180 + $106,251
$416,431
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
16.97 Acres
Year renovated
1982
Sq. Ft.
2,227
Year built
1930
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
09506218
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Has Attached Garage
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached, Boat, Garage Door Opener, RV Storage
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
Count of Bathrooms: 2
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: In-Law Floorplan
Cooling: None
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Has Fireplace(s)
# of Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
ADU/2nd Unit Information
Has ADU/2nd Unit
2nd Unit Type: Detached
2nd Unit Description: Studio
2nd Unit # of Full Baths: 1
2nd Unit Kitchen: Yes
Exterior
Exterior Features
Entry Level: 0
Building Information
Living Area: 1290
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Not Available
Building Area Total: 1290
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Not Available
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Stucco
Architectural Style: Cottage, Traditional
Year Built: 1930
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Mobile Home Information
Mobile Dim Units: Feet
Property Type
Property Type: Residential
Property SubType: Single Family Residence
Property Information
Property Condition: Original
Current Use: Agricultural
Security Features: Security System Owned
Lot Information
Lot Features: Garden, Irregular Lot, Other
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 739344
Lot Size Acres: 16.973
Lot Size Area: 16.973
Lot Size Units: SqFt
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 0
Elevation Units: Feet
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0
Community Information
Subdivision Name: Other
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,227
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 16.97 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 09506218
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Vine Hill Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.4mi
8/10
Scotts Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.4mi
7/10
Scotts Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
8/10
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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
0.46% 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
8/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$865,000 – $1.05M
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