Enjoy the relaxed lifestyle of the Beautiful Los Gatos-Santa Cruz Mountains * Idyllic location 20 minutes from both dwntwn Los Gatos & miles of Beaches * Stately Solid-Cedar Home * Casual Elegance * Total Privacy 18+ Acres * Quiet, Peaceful & Serene * Untouched Pristine Land & Clean Fresh Air * Ready for You to Create Your Dream Estate-Private Retreat * Opportunity Abounds * Soaring Ceilings * Walls of Windows * Open Floor Plan * Main living area plus two bedrooms on main level * Grand Loft Bedroom w/ Office * Dwnstrs Family Room w/ Separate Entrance * Recent Upgrades * New Flooring * Sparkling New Light Fixtures * New Bathroom * New Kitchen Appliances, Sink, Quartz Counters & Open Shelving * Private Gated Community w/ Private Hiking Trails * Or nearby 2681-acre Soquel State Forest for even more hiking and biking trails * New Septic System * Great Mountain Community * Summit Store * Surrounded by Gorgeous Wineries * Award Winning Los Gatos Schools * Work from Your Home Sanctuary & Put the Beach In Your Life!
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
18.64 acresLot Size
$760Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Martha Hughes•DRE #01213894• Monterey Bay Properties
Contact: 831-345-2249
Bought with Nick Marini•DRE #01357188• Marini & Locatelli Property Management
This move in ready solid cedar single family residence is located just far enough from downtown Los Gatos to feel secluded from the hustle and bustle. It sits on a huge lot surrounded by beautiful trees and boasts a well thought out floor plan with...
so much more potential. The well placed skylights bring in tons of natural light even with all the trees. There is lots of land and lots of flat, level surfaces for any potential expansion.
4 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Camelia Mivehi
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 481 Hester Creek Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLSListings #ML81896106
Jul 11, 2022
Sold
$1,100,000
$721/sq ft
Jun 29, 2022
Pending
—
Jun 14, 2022
Listed
$995,000
$652/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 14, 1977
Sold
$63,000
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,151 (+203.7%)
$936,360 + $208,080
$1,144,440
2024
$4,660 (+3.9%)
$156,138 + $118,395
$274,533
2023
$4,486 (+10.6%)
$156,138 + $118,395
$274,533
2022
$4,055 (+9.7%)
$153,076 + $116,073
$269,149
2021
$3,695 (−3.4%)
$150,075 + $113,797
$263,872
2020
$3,826 (+9.7%)
$147,132 + $111,566
$258,698
2019
$3,487 (+1.3%)
$145,623 + $110,422
$256,045
2018
$3,442 (+2.8%)
$142,768 + $108,257
$251,025
2017
$3,350 (+1.6%)
$137,225 + $104,052
$241,277
2016
$3,296 (+2.9%)
$137,225 + $104,052
$241,277
2015
$3,202 (+1.7%)
$134,534 + $102,012
$236,546
2014
$3,147 (+6.3%)
$129,917 + $98,512
$228,429
2013
$2,960 (+1.1%)
$129,917 + $98,512
$228,429
2012
$2,928 (+3.0%)
$129,330 + $98,067
$227,397
2011
$2,843 (+2.5%)
$126,793 + $96,144
$222,937
2010
$2,772
$124,307 + $94,259
$218,566
2009
$2,774 (+3.4%)
$123,378 + $93,555
$216,933
2008
$2,683
$123,671 + $93,777
$217,448
Tax history for 481 Hester Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,151 (+203.7%)
$936,360 + $208,080
$1,144,440
2024
$4,660 (+3.9%)
$156,138 + $118,395
$274,533
2023
$4,486 (+10.6%)
$156,138 + $118,395
$274,533
2022
$4,055 (+9.7%)
$153,076 + $116,073
$269,149
2021
$3,695 (−3.4%)
$150,075 + $113,797
$263,872
2020
$3,826 (+9.7%)
$147,132 + $111,566
$258,698
2019
$3,487 (+1.3%)
$145,623 + $110,422
$256,045
2018
$3,442 (+2.8%)
$142,768 + $108,257
$251,025
2017
$3,350 (+1.6%)
$137,225 + $104,052
$241,277
2016
$3,296 (+2.9%)
$137,225 + $104,052
$241,277
2015
$3,202 (+1.7%)
$134,534 + $102,012
$236,546
2014
$3,147 (+6.3%)
$129,917 + $98,512
$228,429
2013
$2,960 (+1.1%)
$129,917 + $98,512
$228,429
2012
$2,928 (+3.0%)
$129,330 + $98,067
$227,397
2011
$2,843 (+2.5%)
$126,793 + $96,144
$222,937
2010
$2,772
$124,307 + $94,259
$218,566
2009
$2,774 (+3.4%)
$123,378 + $93,555
$216,933
2008
$2,683
$123,671 + $93,777
$217,448
*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
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
18.64 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
1,525
Year built
1982
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
09723136
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Description: Parking Area
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bedrooms: Loft Bedroom
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bathroom Description: Shower and Tub, Tile, Updated Bath(s)
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Propane On Site
Water Information
Water: Well (Shared)
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 3
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 LOS GATOS: Hwy 17 to Summit Rd (EAST)/just past Summit Store RIGHT at Soquel-San Jose Rd/ 4 mls to Hester Creek Rd on LEFT (Gated Community). From HWY 1: Exit Bay/Porter/take Porter/ Porter becomes Soquel-San Jose Rd. /7.5ml Hester Creek Rd on RIGHT
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,525
Stories: —
Lot Size: 18.64 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 09723136
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Loma Prieta Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
9/10
C. T. English Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
9/10
Los Gatos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.5mi
10/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° 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
$1.10M – $1.33M
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