Incredible views of the Santa Cruz mountains reaching all the way to the beach! This wonderful mountain property sits on a 2.4 acre parcel & boasts hardwood floors, vaulted wood ceiling & large dual pane windows that accentuate the amazing views to the coast. Beautifully upgraded master suite featuring a large walk-in closet with custom cabinets, breathtakingly beautiful bath with heated floors, dual steam shower with stone and tile. Central forced heat & A/C, separate laundry room, and a metal tile roof! This property will provide excellent privacy and great entertaining on the wraparound deck or the secluded rock-lined pool/spa. Perfect property for relaxing and will provide one of a kind sunsets! Top notch Los Gatos schools. 3rd bedroom is converted to a loft & being used as a game room.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
2.4 acresLot Size
$835Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by John Scaglione•DRE #00526391• Coldwell Banker-San Jose-Almaden
Contact: 408-313-9619
Bought with Lisa Thompson•DRE #01894299• Intero Real Estate Services
Incredible views of the Santa Cruz mountains reaching all the way to the beach! This wonderful mountain property sits on a 2.4 acre parcel & boasts hardwood floors, vaulted wood ceiling & large dual pane windows that accentuate the amazing views to the coast. Beautifully upgraded master suite featuring a large walk-in closet with custom cabinets, breathtakingly beautiful bath with heated floors, dual steam shower with stone and tile. Central forced heat & A/C, separate laundry room, and a metal tile roof! This property will provide excellent privacy and great entertaining on the wraparound deck or the secluded rock-lined pool/spa. Perfect property for relaxing and will provide one of a kind sunsets! Top notch Los Gatos schools. 3rd bedroom is converted to a loft & being used as a game room.
Public Records
Jul 13, 1973
Sold
$28,000
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,961 (+2.0%)
$786,999 + $362,544
$1,149,543
2024
$13,693 (+2.6%)
$771,567 + $355,435
$1,127,002
2023
$13,348 (+4.5%)
$771,567 + $355,435
$1,127,002
2022
$12,776 (+2.6%)
$756,439 + $348,466
$1,104,905
2021
$12,455 (−0.4%)
$741,606 + $341,633
$1,083,239
2020
$12,507 (+417.1%)
$727,065 + $334,934
$1,061,999
2019
$2,418 (+1.3%)
$719,610 + $331,500
$1,051,110
2018
$2,387 (+2.6%)
$24,190 + $136,420
$160,610
2017
$2,327 (+1.6%)
$23,250 + $131,122
$154,372
2016
$2,291 (+3.6%)
$23,250 + $131,122
$154,372
2015
$2,211 (+1.7%)
$22,794 + $128,551
$151,345
2014
$2,175 (+16.1%)
$22,012 + $124,140
$146,152
2013
$1,873 (+1.1%)
$22,012 + $124,140
$146,152
2012
$1,852 (+2.8%)
$21,913 + $112,377
$134,290
2011
$1,801 (+3.6%)
$21,483 + $110,174
$131,657
2010
$1,739
$21,062 + $108,014
$129,076
2009
$1,739 (+3.2%)
$20,905 + $107,207
$128,112
2008
$1,685
$20,955 + $107,462
$128,417
Tax history for 255 Rancho Prieta Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,961 (+2.0%)
$786,999 + $362,544
$1,149,543
2024
$13,693 (+2.6%)
$771,567 + $355,435
$1,127,002
2023
$13,348 (+4.5%)
$771,567 + $355,435
$1,127,002
2022
$12,776 (+2.6%)
$756,439 + $348,466
$1,104,905
2021
$12,455 (−0.4%)
$741,606 + $341,633
$1,083,239
2020
$12,507 (+417.1%)
$727,065 + $334,934
$1,061,999
2019
$2,418 (+1.3%)
$719,610 + $331,500
$1,051,110
2018
$2,387 (+2.6%)
$24,190 + $136,420
$160,610
2017
$2,327 (+1.6%)
$23,250 + $131,122
$154,372
2016
$2,291 (+3.6%)
$23,250 + $131,122
$154,372
2015
$2,211 (+1.7%)
$22,794 + $128,551
$151,345
2014
$2,175 (+16.1%)
$22,012 + $124,140
$146,152
2013
$1,873 (+1.1%)
$22,012 + $124,140
$146,152
2012
$1,852 (+2.8%)
$21,913 + $112,377
$134,290
2011
$1,801 (+3.6%)
$21,483 + $110,174
$131,657
2010
$1,739
$21,062 + $108,014
$129,076
2009
$1,739 (+3.2%)
$20,905 + $107,207
$128,112
2008
$1,685
$20,955 + $107,462
$128,417
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Lot Description: Grade (Varies), Private/Secluded, Views
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: SU
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Propane On Site
Water Information
Water: Well (Shared)
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: Exit Hwy. 17 at Summit Rd. East (approx. 5.5 miles), Left at Mt. Bache Rd.(1.5 miles) make a sharp left onto Rancho Prieta Rd, House is the 1st driveway on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,870
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.4 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 09826112
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Loma Prieta Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.6mi
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C. T. English Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
9/10
Los Gatos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.6mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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1 hot days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.48M – $1.80M
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