Stunning "Sun Drenched" Home Located on 17+ Acres in the Private Gated Community of Hester Creek. Loma Prieta Union and Los Gatos-Saratoga School Districts. 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, Vaulted Ceilings, Beautiful Modern Ceiling Fans, Natural Rock Fireplace, Bamboo Plank Flooring, and Large Dining/Bonus Room. Beautiful Chef's Kitchen with High-End Appliances, Quartz Counter Tops, Farm Sink, Garden Window, and an XL Butcher Block Center Island. Master Suite includes a Walk-in Closet, New Shower with White Subway Tile and Dual Shower Heads. An Abundance of Windows and Skylights Bring Natural Light Throughout the Home. Wine Room/Storage Under Home. Vineyard Boasts Approximately 1/4 acre of Merlot and Chardonnay Grapes. Large Hot Tub and Slate Tile Patios. Tree House, Vegetable Garden, Bocce Ball Court, Rose Garden, Walking Trails, Numerous Tree Species, PLUS a Newer 1800sf Metal Barn. Entrance to the Property is Gated and Approx 3 Acres Surrounding the Home is Fenced. This is a 10+!
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
17.96 acresLot Size
$743Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Loren Burks•DRE #01207245• Compass
Contact: 408-499-1860
Bought with Sandee Sheldon•DRE #02083608• KW Bay Area Estates
Enjoy single level, solar powered, airy, spacious, ssunlit 2650 sq ft home with 4 bedrooms 2.5 baths on 18 +/- acres. Open beam ceilings create a sense of space in large great room & adjacent family room, seamlessly connected through French doors. Kitchen overlooks Merlot & Chardonnay vineyard. 20 minutes from Los Gatos takes you to another world. Loma Prieta Elementary, Los Gatos High School
Public Records
Apr 14, 1987
Sold
$289,500
$119/sq ft
Public Records
May 26, 1976
Sold
$54,000
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,200 (+2.2%)
$677,387 + $213,912
$891,299
2024
$10,962 (+2.8%)
$664,105 + $209,718
$873,823
2023
$10,667 (−31.7%)
$664,105 + $209,718
$873,823
2022
$15,614 (+2.4%)
$651,083 + $205,605
$856,688
2021
$15,251 (−0.2%)
$1,015,933 + $318,531
$1,334,464
2020
$15,276 (+4.2%)
$996,013 + $312,285
$1,308,298
2019
$14,656 (+1.4%)
$985,800 + $309,082
$1,294,882
2018
$14,456 (+3.2%)
$966,470 + $303,022
$1,269,492
2017
$14,010 (+1.8%)
$928,940 + $291,256
$1,220,196
2016
$13,761 (+1.9%)
$928,940 + $291,256
$1,220,196
2015
$13,502 (+2.0%)
$910,726 + $285,546
$1,196,272
2014
$13,242 (+127.7%)
$214,216 + $285,411
$499,627
2013
$5,816 (+1.1%)
$214,216 + $285,411
$499,627
2012
$5,751 (+3.3%)
$213,248 + $284,121
$497,369
2011
$5,569 (+1.7%)
$209,067 + $278,550
$487,617
2010
$5,475
$204,968 + $273,088
$478,056
2009
$5,480 (+3.6%)
$203,436 + $271,047
$474,483
2008
$5,287
$203,919 + $271,691
$475,610
Tax history for 560 Hester Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,200 (+2.2%)
$677,387 + $213,912
$891,299
2024
$10,962 (+2.8%)
$664,105 + $209,718
$873,823
2023
$10,667 (−31.7%)
$664,105 + $209,718
$873,823
2022
$15,614 (+2.4%)
$651,083 + $205,605
$856,688
2021
$15,251 (−0.2%)
$1,015,933 + $318,531
$1,334,464
2020
$15,276 (+4.2%)
$996,013 + $312,285
$1,308,298
2019
$14,656 (+1.4%)
$985,800 + $309,082
$1,294,882
2018
$14,456 (+3.2%)
$966,470 + $303,022
$1,269,492
2017
$14,010 (+1.8%)
$928,940 + $291,256
$1,220,196
2016
$13,761 (+1.9%)
$928,940 + $291,256
$1,220,196
2015
$13,502 (+2.0%)
$910,726 + $285,546
$1,196,272
2014
$13,242 (+127.7%)
$214,216 + $285,411
$499,627
2013
$5,816 (+1.1%)
$214,216 + $285,411
$499,627
2012
$5,751 (+3.3%)
$213,248 + $284,121
$497,369
2011
$5,569 (+1.7%)
$209,067 + $278,550
$487,617
2010
$5,475
$204,968 + $273,088
$478,056
2009
$5,480 (+3.6%)
$203,436 + $271,047
$474,483
2008
$5,287
$203,919 + $271,691
$475,610
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
17.96 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
2,112
Year built
1986
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
09723135
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 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): 2
Room Information
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Nook, Dining Area in Family Room
Interior Features
Laundry: Inside
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Pellet Stove, Wood-Stove
Fireplaces (Minimum): 2
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Central Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Block, Concrete Perimeter
Pool Information
Pool Description: Spa/Hot Tub
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,432
Security Features: Other (See Remarks)
Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Property Primary ID: 358623
Restrictions: Other (See Remarks)
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 17.959
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: SU
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Septic Tank/Pump
Utilities: Propane On Site
Water Information
Water: Well (Shared)
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units in Complex (Minimum): 11
HOA Information
HOA Amenities: Community Security Gate, Other (See Remarks)
School Information
Elementary School District: Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary
High School District: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,112
Stories: —
Lot Size: 17.96 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 09723135
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
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Loma Prieta Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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C. T. English Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
9/10
Los Gatos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.5mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 95° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.72M – $2.08M
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