This beautiful home is the perfect location half way between Los Gatos and the Beach! A peaceful spot to work from home, only one neighbor is visible and yet you are only 1/2 mile from Highway 17. The master suite on the first level has 2 walk in closets and french door to the deck. The great room has a vaulted ceiling that soars up to the second floor hallway, a wood burning stove and built in bookcases. Upstairs there are two more very large bedrooms in addition to a big den/office. The kitchen has a sitting area with fireplace, tile counters, gas range & Spanish style tile flooring. All baths have tile counters and tub showers. Located on a sloping acre, the lot is very private with views of mature redwoods & wrap around decks. Attached 2 car garage with workshop, inside laundry room with sink-washer/dryer included. Bonus features are the high-speed Comcast internet, a generator and a huge storage area underneath the home! Great square footage for the price!
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
0.98 acresLot Size
$488Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kathi Hammill•DRE #00797165• Compass
Listed by Mike Hammill•DRE #01859722• Compass
Contact: 408-497-1175
Bought with Brian Nguyen•DRE #02091194• KW Silicon City
Commuter Special! Mountain retreat setting equal distance from Los Gatos or Scotts Valley. Tucked back in for serenity and privacy yet only 2 minutes to Hwy 17! This home has heart and soul and shows! Vaulted ceilings, peaceful, private and relaxing setting. Outstanding schools. Pride of ownership and move in ready. If this is your style, your gonna smile.
Public Records
Jan 9, 1987
Sold
$57,000
$23/sq ft
Public Records
May 15, 1973
Sold
$57,000
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,829 (+6.2%)
$688,427 + $458,951
$1,147,378
2024
$13,021 (+1.9%)
$674,929 + $449,952
$1,124,881
2023
$12,780 (+1.7%)
$674,929 + $449,952
$1,124,881
2022
$12,565 (+2.8%)
$661,695 + $441,129
$1,102,824
2021
$12,227 (−1.8%)
$648,720 + $432,480
$1,081,200
2020
$12,453 (+2.8%)
$636,000 + $424,000
$1,060,000
2019
$12,114 (+4.5%)
$642,879 + $428,586
$1,071,465
2018
$11,587 (+0.4%)
$630,274 + $420,183
$1,050,457
2017
$11,545 (+4.2%)
$605,799 + $403,867
$1,009,666
2016
$11,082 (−0.5%)
$605,799 + $403,867
$1,009,666
2015
$11,141 (+952.0%)
$593,921 + $395,948
$989,869
2014
$1,059 (+0.9%)
$14,259 + $63,512
$77,771
2013
$1,050 (+1.2%)
$14,259 + $63,512
$77,771
2012
$1,038 (+2.2%)
$14,195 + $63,225
$77,420
2011
$1,016 (+1.0%)
$13,917 + $61,985
$75,902
2010
$1,005
$13,644 + $60,770
$74,414
2009
$1,005 (+2.3%)
$13,542 + $60,316
$73,858
2008
$983
$13,574 + $60,459
$74,033
Tax history for 17240 Laurel Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,829 (+6.2%)
$688,427 + $458,951
$1,147,378
2024
$13,021 (+1.9%)
$674,929 + $449,952
$1,124,881
2023
$12,780 (+1.7%)
$674,929 + $449,952
$1,124,881
2022
$12,565 (+2.8%)
$661,695 + $441,129
$1,102,824
2021
$12,227 (−1.8%)
$648,720 + $432,480
$1,081,200
2020
$12,453 (+2.8%)
$636,000 + $424,000
$1,060,000
2019
$12,114 (+4.5%)
$642,879 + $428,586
$1,071,465
2018
$11,587 (+0.4%)
$630,274 + $420,183
$1,050,457
2017
$11,545 (+4.2%)
$605,799 + $403,867
$1,009,666
2016
$11,082 (−0.5%)
$605,799 + $403,867
$1,009,666
2015
$11,141 (+952.0%)
$593,921 + $395,948
$989,869
2014
$1,059 (+0.9%)
$14,259 + $63,512
$77,771
2013
$1,050 (+1.2%)
$14,259 + $63,512
$77,771
2012
$1,038 (+2.2%)
$14,195 + $63,225
$77,420
2011
$1,016 (+1.0%)
$13,917 + $61,985
$75,902
2010
$1,005
$13,644 + $60,770
$74,414
2009
$1,005 (+2.3%)
$13,542 + $60,316
$73,858
2008
$983
$13,574 + $60,459
$74,033
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.98 Acres
Year renovated
1992
Sq. Ft.
2,450
Year built
1992
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
09506229
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
RA
Residential Agricultural District
To provide areas of residential use where development is limited to a range of non-urban densities of single-family dwellings in areas outside the urban services line and rural services line; on lands suitable for development with adequate water, septic system suitability, vehicular access, and fire protection; with adequate protection of natural resources; with adequate protection from natural hazards; and where small-scale commercial agriculture, such as animal-keeping, truck farming and specialty crops, can take place in conjunction with the primary use of the property as residential.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Parking Area
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, 2+ Showers Over Tubs, Tile, Tub w/Jets
Fireplace Description: In Living Room, In Other Location, Wood-Stove
Fireplaces (Minimum): 2
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Electric
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,450
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 383534
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.982
Lot Description: Grade (Gently Sloped), Grade (Sloped Down)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RA
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Septic Standard, Septic Tank/Pump
Utilities: Generator, Propane On Site
Water Information
Water: Well
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School District: Scotts Valley Unified
High School District: Scotts Valley Unified
Location Information
If coming from San Jose, make a U turn at Sugarloaf road and get back on highway 17 North. Laurel Road will be the first major road on the right side.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,450
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.98 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 09506229
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Vine Hill Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.3mi
8/10
Scotts Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.3mi
7/10
Scotts Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
8/10
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