Spectacular estate property with breathtaking long range mountain views! Main house has 4 beds + office, 3.5 baths, detached recreation room/guest quarters (included in sq ft) with wet bar/kitchenette and full bath. 2nd unit with full bath, permitted as workshop/storage unit. Detached studio cottage/recreation room or workshop with full bath, creative use of reclaimed materials give an artistic flair! Sunny 40 acres, much usable/flat with private trail to lower meadow. Ideal for horses, livestock, gardening, vineyards, mountain biking, ATVs. Huge deck! Oversized 2 car garage. Very solid, well built home, meticulously maintained. Comfortable farmhouse style kitchen with island, informal dining and family room area, attached sun room. Walls of windows in every room take advantage of the expansive long range views! Property enjoys complete privacy yet conveniently located approx. 1.5miles from Hwy 17, <15mins to Los Gatos! Excellent schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
38.67 acresLot Size
$590Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by ConnieJo Stubblefield•DRE #01707320• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Listed by Karen Izzo•DRE #01402005• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Contact: 408-507-7165
Bought with Olga Golovko•DRE #01898618• Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80216213
Dec 15, 2016
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80153883
Dec 15, 2016
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Oct 28, 2016
Sold
$2,194,000
$468/sq ft
MLSListings #ML81549240
Oct 28, 2016
Sold
$2,193,750
$468/sq ft
Aug 22, 2016
Contingent
—
May 24, 2016
Price Changed
$2,350,000
$501/sq ft
Feb 3, 2016
Listed
$2,495,000
$532/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 24, 1987
Sold
$75,000
$16/sq ft
Public Records
May 6, 1977
Sold
$75,000
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,267 (+1.6%)
$1,558,351 + $1,038,901
$2,597,252
2024
$28,810 (+2.3%)
$1,497,839 + $998,559
$2,496,398
2023
$28,170 (+3.0%)
$1,497,839 + $998,559
$2,496,398
2022
$27,356 (+2.0%)
$1,468,469 + $978,980
$2,447,449
2021
$26,814 (+0.3%)
$1,439,676 + $959,784
$2,399,460
2020
$26,733 (+4.0%)
$1,411,447 + $940,965
$2,352,412
2019
$25,709 (+1.1%)
$1,396,974 + $931,316
$2,328,290
2018
$25,432 (+3.2%)
$1,369,583 + $913,055
$2,282,638
2017
$24,633 (+171.0%)
$1,316,400 + $877,600
$2,194,000
2016
$9,091 (+2.1%)
$1,316,400 + $877,600
$2,194,000
2015
$8,906 (+1.9%)
$160,601 + $605,724
$766,325
2014
$8,738 (+2.7%)
$155,090 + $584,938
$740,028
2013
$8,510 (+1.1%)
$155,090 + $584,938
$740,028
2012
$8,416 (+3.3%)
$154,389 + $582,294
$736,683
2011
$8,147 (+1.4%)
$151,362 + $570,876
$722,238
2010
$8,032
$148,394 + $559,682
$708,076
2009
$8,040 (+3.7%)
$147,285 + $555,499
$702,784
2008
$7,754
$147,635 + $556,819
$704,454
Tax history for 23281 Mountain Charlie Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,267 (+1.6%)
$1,558,351 + $1,038,901
$2,597,252
2024
$28,810 (+2.3%)
$1,497,839 + $998,559
$2,496,398
2023
$28,170 (+3.0%)
$1,497,839 + $998,559
$2,496,398
2022
$27,356 (+2.0%)
$1,468,469 + $978,980
$2,447,449
2021
$26,814 (+0.3%)
$1,439,676 + $959,784
$2,399,460
2020
$26,733 (+4.0%)
$1,411,447 + $940,965
$2,352,412
2019
$25,709 (+1.1%)
$1,396,974 + $931,316
$2,328,290
2018
$25,432 (+3.2%)
$1,369,583 + $913,055
$2,282,638
2017
$24,633 (+171.0%)
$1,316,400 + $877,600
$2,194,000
2016
$9,091 (+2.1%)
$1,316,400 + $877,600
$2,194,000
2015
$8,906 (+1.9%)
$160,601 + $605,724
$766,325
2014
$8,738 (+2.7%)
$155,090 + $584,938
$740,028
2013
$8,510 (+1.1%)
$155,090 + $584,938
$740,028
2012
$8,416 (+3.3%)
$154,389 + $582,294
$736,683
2011
$8,147 (+1.4%)
$151,362 + $570,876
$722,238
2010
$8,032
$148,394 + $559,682
$708,076
2009
$8,040 (+3.7%)
$147,285 + $555,499
$702,784
2008
$7,754
$147,635 + $556,819
$704,454
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
4.5
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
38.67 Acres
Year renovated
1984
Sq. Ft.
4,690
Year built
1982
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
09342119
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Detached
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Room Information
Basement (Unfinished), Den/Study/Office, Formal Entry, Guest House, In-Law Unit
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Tile), Dishwasher, Island with Sink, Oven (Double), Oven Range (Gas)
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan
Heating: Electric
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Mountains
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet
Living Sq. Ft.: 4,690
Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Property Primary ID: 541647
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 38.666
Lot Description: Grade (Rolling)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Other (See Remarks)
Zoning: SU
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Septic Connected
Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Well
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
From Hwy 17 Take Summit Rd West. Left on Hutchinson, left on Riva Ridge, right on Mountain Charlie. Property is only about 1/4mile down from Riva Ridge.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,690
Stories: —
Lot Size: 38.67 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 09342119
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 5, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Lakeside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.4mi
9/10
Los Gatos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.3mi
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
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 95° 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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In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$2.63M – $3.18M
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