A locally famous dinosaur sculpture park greets you at this exceptional mountain estate, boasting 270 degree panoramic mountain & bay views! Sunny, flat/gently sloped acreage offers an abundance of usable land to add an ADU, orchard, vineyard, horses, sport court, pool etc. The interior centers around a stunning remodeled kitchen with custom cabinetry, gorgeous quartz counters, incorporating breakfast dining, all open to the cozy den with brick fireplace. Oak beams, paneling & moldings showcase custom craftsmanship throughout the home. Separate formal dining & living rooms with panoramic views, flank the grand entry hall. Entertainers will love the recreation room with bar, display cabinetry and shelving for your liquors/glasses. The primary suite features a remodeled oversized stall shower and sunny deck. 2 further beds and full bath in the opposite wing. Attached 2 car garage plus detached garage/workshop with loft. Automatic gates at the main entry with paver driveway, an alternative 'tradesmans entrance' opens to a circular driveway to the back door/laundry room, then exits onto Skyland. Beyond the expansive lush lawn is a natural meadow/ pasture. 'The dinosaurs' are a popular, local landmark, much loved by the local mountain community. First time on the market in 4 decades!
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
2.73 acresLot Size
$627Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Rebecca Smith•DRE #01310611• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Listed by Karen Izzo•DRE #01402005• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Contact: 408-507-7165
Bought with Madeline Skinner•DRE #02125102• Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82016007
Nov 14, 2025
Sold
$2,300,000
$593/sq ft
Nov 14, 2025
Sold
$2,300,000
$593/sq ft
Nov 4, 2025
Pending
—
Nov 4, 2025
Pending
—
Sep 17, 2025
Listed
$2,495,000
$643/sq ft
Sep 17, 2025
Listed
$2,495,000
$643/sq ft
+55
A locally famous dinosaur sculpture park greets you at this exceptional mountain estate, boasting 270 degree panoramic mountain & bay views! Sunny, flat/gently sloped acreage offers an abundance of usable land to add an ADU, orchard, vineyard, horses, sport court, pool etc. The interior centers around a stunning remodeled kitchen with custom cabinetry, gorgeous quartz counters, incorporating breakfast dining, all open to the cozy den with brick fireplace. Oak beams, paneling & moldings showcase custom craftsmanship throughout the home. Separate formal dining & living rooms with panoramic views, flank the grand entry hall. Entertainers will love the recreation room with bar, display cabinetry and shelving for your liquors/glasses. The primary suite features a remodeled oversized stall shower and sunny deck. 2 further beds and full bath in the opposite wing. Attached 2 car garage plus detached garage/workshop with loft. Automatic gates at the main entry with paver driveway, an alternative 'tradesmans entrance' opens to a circular driveway to the back door/laundry room, then exits onto Skyland. Beyond the expansive lush lawn is a natural meadow/pasture. 'The dinosaurs' are a popular, local landmark, much loved by the local mountain community. First time on the market in 4 decades!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82000702
Jul 25, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Apr 22, 2025
Listed
*
Public Records
Apr 30, 1996
Sold
$843,000
$217/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,400 (+1.9%)
$581,454 + $819,018
$1,400,472
2024
$16,100 (+2.5%)
$570,054 + $802,958
$1,373,012
2023
$15,706 (+4.1%)
$570,054 + $802,958
$1,373,012
2022
$15,093 (+2.4%)
$558,876 + $787,214
$1,346,090
2021
$14,736 (+0.9%)
$547,918 + $771,778
$1,319,696
2020
$14,601 (+3.5%)
$537,174 + $756,646
$1,293,820
2019
$14,111 (+1.4%)
$531,666 + $748,888
$1,280,554
2018
$13,913 (+0.9%)
$521,240 + $734,202
$1,255,442
2017
$13,787 (+1.8%)
$501,000 + $705,694
$1,206,694
2016
$13,540 (+1.9%)
$501,000 + $705,694
$1,206,694
2015
$13,283 (+2.0%)
$491,176 + $691,856
$1,183,032
2014
$13,026 (+2.0%)
$474,322 + $668,116
$1,142,438
2013
$12,766 (+1.1%)
$474,322 + $668,116
$1,142,438
2012
$12,622 (+3.4%)
$472,178 + $665,096
$1,137,274
2011
$12,210 (+1.2%)
$462,920 + $652,054
$1,114,974
2010
$12,061 (−0.1%)
$453,843 + $639,269
$1,093,112
2009
$12,074 (+3.8%)
$450,451 + $634,491
$1,084,942
2008
$11,636
$451,521 + $635,998
$1,087,519
Tax history for 5 Ocean View Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,400 (+1.9%)
$581,454 + $819,018
$1,400,472
2024
$16,100 (+2.5%)
$570,054 + $802,958
$1,373,012
2023
$15,706 (+4.1%)
$570,054 + $802,958
$1,373,012
2022
$15,093 (+2.4%)
$558,876 + $787,214
$1,346,090
2021
$14,736 (+0.9%)
$547,918 + $771,778
$1,319,696
2020
$14,601 (+3.5%)
$537,174 + $756,646
$1,293,820
2019
$14,111 (+1.4%)
$531,666 + $748,888
$1,280,554
2018
$13,913 (+0.9%)
$521,240 + $734,202
$1,255,442
2017
$13,787 (+1.8%)
$501,000 + $705,694
$1,206,694
2016
$13,540 (+1.9%)
$501,000 + $705,694
$1,206,694
2015
$13,283 (+2.0%)
$491,176 + $691,856
$1,183,032
2014
$13,026 (+2.0%)
$474,322 + $668,116
$1,142,438
2013
$12,766 (+1.1%)
$474,322 + $668,116
$1,142,438
2012
$12,622 (+3.4%)
$472,178 + $665,096
$1,137,274
2011
$12,210 (+1.2%)
$462,920 + $652,054
$1,114,974
2010
$12,061 (−0.1%)
$453,843 + $639,269
$1,093,112
2009
$12,074 (+3.8%)
$450,451 + $634,491
$1,084,942
2008
$11,636
$451,521 + $635,998
$1,087,519
*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
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.73 Acres
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
3,878
Year built
1979
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
09805129
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): 4
Garage (Maximum): 4
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Detached, Electric Gate, Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 20
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Granite, Primary (Stall Shower(s)), Shower Over Tub
Room Information
Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Recreation Room
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Countertop - Quartz
Interior Features
Laundry: Inside
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Family Room, In Living Room, In Primary Bedroom
Fireplaces (Minimum): 2
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Mountains, Ocean
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 3,878
Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Horse Property Description: Unimproved
Property Primary ID: 726671
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 2.73
Lot Description: Grade (Mostly Level)
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 Connected
Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Well (Shared)
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
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
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,878
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.73 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 09805129
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
Loma Prieta Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
C. T. English Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
Los Gatos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.5mi
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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 95° expected this year, 12 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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Los Gatos, CA • 95033
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$2.31M – $2.80M
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