Rare opportunity to create the estate of your dreams on this spectacular acreage just minutes from downtown Los Gatos. Breathtaking long range mountain, valley and city light views. Sunny, usable land with open meadows, majestic old oaks, and a seasonal pond. Main home and several non-conforming cottages, formerly used as rental properties for additional income. Some of the existing structures are habitable but in need of TLC. Value is primarily in the land, this is an exceptional and very private gated property, in the Los Gatos hills in a desirable area with growing numbers of high end homes and estates. Excellent schools - Lakeside elementary district, CT English Middle, Los Gatos High!
Vacant landProperty Type
11.83 acresLot Size
$117,311Price/Acres
Listed by Karen Izzo•DRE #01402005• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Listed by ConnieJo Stubblefield•DRE #01707320• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Contact: 408-309-9076
Bought with Josh Thomas•DRE #01307521• Town and Country Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81689714
Apr 25, 2025
Listing Removed
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SDMLS #301846579
Mar 4, 2019
Sold
$1,052,000
Aug 30, 2018
Listed
$1,099,000
Rare opportunity to create the estate of your dreams on this spectacular acreage just minutes from downtown Los Gatos. Breathtaking long range mountain, valley and city light views. Sunny, usable land with open meadows, majestic old oaks, and a seasonal pond. Main home and several non-conforming cottages, formerly used as rental properties for additional income. Some of the existing structures are habitable but in need of TLC. Value is primarily in the land, this is an exceptional and very private gated p
Rare opportunity to create the estate of your dreams on this spectacular acreage just minutes from downtown Los Gatos. Breathtaking long range mountain, valley and city light views. Sunny, usable land with open meadows, majestic old oaks, and a seasonal pond. Main home and several non-conforming cottages, formerly used as rental properties for additional income. Some of the existing structures are habitable but in need of TLC. Value is primarily in the land, this is an exceptional and very private gated property, in the Los Gatos hills in a desirable area with growing numbers of high end homes and estates. Excellent schools - Lakeside elementary district, CT English Middle, Los Gatos High!
MLSListings #ML81721128
Mar 4, 2019
Sold
$1,052,000
Dec 21, 2018
Contingent
—
Dec 17, 2018
Price Changed
$1,099,000
Aug 30, 2018
Listed
$1,299,000
Aug 30, 2018
Listed
$1,099,000
Public Records
Dec 5, 2017
Sold
$468,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,763 (+2.0%)
$1,137,827 + $59,165
$1,196,992
2024
$13,495 (+1.4%)
$1,115,517 + $58,005
$1,173,522
2023
$13,304 (−1.2%)
$1,093,645 + $56,868
$1,150,513
2022
$13,467 (+1.3%)
$1,072,201 + $55,753
$1,127,954
2021
$13,291 (+2.0%)
$1,051,178 + $54,660
$1,105,838
2020
$13,027 (−30.1%)
$1,030,567 + $53,589
$1,084,156
2019
$18,649 (+1.8%)
$1,020,000 + $53,040
$1,073,040
2018
$18,315 (+877.0%)
$1,352,520 + $208,080
$1,560,600
2017
$1,875 (+25.5%)
$61,088 + $34,816
$95,904
2016
$1,494 (+1.5%)
$61,088 + $34,816
$95,904
2015
$1,472 (+1.2%)
$59,891 + $34,134
$94,025
2014
$1,454 (+1.6%)
$57,837 + $32,964
$90,801
2012
$1,431 (+2.6%)
$57,576 + $32,816
$90,392
2011
$1,395 (+0.5%)
$56,448 + $32,173
$88,621
2010
$1,387 (+28.8%)
$55,342 + $31,543
$86,885
2009
$1,077 (+4.4%)
$54,929 + $31,308
$86,237
2008
$1,032
$53,981 + $30,768
$84,749
Tax history for 20790 Gist Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,763 (+2.0%)
$1,137,827 + $59,165
$1,196,992
2024
$13,495 (+1.4%)
$1,115,517 + $58,005
$1,173,522
2023
$13,304 (−1.2%)
$1,093,645 + $56,868
$1,150,513
2022
$13,467 (+1.3%)
$1,072,201 + $55,753
$1,127,954
2021
$13,291 (+2.0%)
$1,051,178 + $54,660
$1,105,838
2020
$13,027 (−30.1%)
$1,030,567 + $53,589
$1,084,156
2019
$18,649 (+1.8%)
$1,020,000 + $53,040
$1,073,040
2018
$18,315 (+877.0%)
$1,352,520 + $208,080
$1,560,600
2017
$1,875 (+25.5%)
$61,088 + $34,816
$95,904
2016
$1,494 (+1.5%)
$61,088 + $34,816
$95,904
2015
$1,472 (+1.2%)
$59,891 + $34,134
$94,025
2014
$1,454 (+1.6%)
$57,837 + $32,964
$90,801
2012
$1,431 (+2.6%)
$57,576 + $32,816
$90,392
2011
$1,395 (+0.5%)
$56,448 + $32,173
$88,621
2010
$1,387 (+28.8%)
$55,342 + $31,543
$86,885
2009
$1,077 (+4.4%)
$54,929 + $31,308
$86,237
2008
$1,032
$53,981 + $30,768
$84,749
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
11.83 Acres
Year renovated
1999
Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
54422002
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: City Lights, Mountains, Valley
Fencing: Partial Fencing
Building Information
Subclass: Residential Lot
Property Information
Development Status: Other (Call Listing Agent)
Horse Property: Possible
Ownership Type: Individual
Present Use: Residential
Property Primary ID: 598277
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 11.8294
Lot Description: Grade (Mostly Level), Grade (Sloped Up), Views
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: HS-SR
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Septic Connected
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Lakeside Elementary
Elementary School District: Lakeside Joint School District
High School: Los Gatos High
High School District: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 11.83 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 54422002
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
Lakeside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Los Gatos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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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
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 92° expected this year, 11 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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Historical weather
Los Gatos, CA • 95033
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.8 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.32M – $1.60M
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