Executive mountain home located on just under two acres of well-maintained usable land w/ sweeping views of the Pacific ocean. This innovative home features over 800k in upgrades, including custom cabinetry throughout the house & workshop, hand-built doors, commercial wifi system to ensure a top-notch WFH experience, reverse osmosis water filtration system in the kitchen w/ instant hot water, eight nest thermostats, RGBW lighting, 6000Kwh solar panels (hello, 10$ a month PGE bill!) & so much more! Home chefs will take great delight in the epicurean kitchen. The Wolf range, built-in coffee maker, two Miele ovens, Asko dishwasher, & a dedicated beverage fridge is the cherry on top! Spa-like soaking tub in the ensuite bathroom. Outside you will find a beautiful, low-maintenance chicken coop w/ automatic doors. Peaceful quiet location yet only 25 min to Silicon Valley & 25 minutes to Capitola.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
1.93 acresLot Size
$905Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by The The Madani Team•DRE #70010074• Room Real Estate
Contact: 831-234-6683
Bought with Michael Kaufman•DRE #00861006• Coldwell Banker Realty
Unbelievable Monterey Bay views from this lovely mountain home with a wall of windows overlooking the view. Spacious home + 3-car garage with plenty of additional parking, usable land, privacy, shared well and holding tank. Formal entry, vaulted wood ceilings, spiral staircase, separate family room, and more. No viewings until 9/23 or after, by appointment only. Located near Loma Prieta Winery in area of fine homes. Los Gatos school district!
Public Records
Jun 3, 1970
Sold
$18,000
$6/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,268 (+1.6%)
$1,910,174 + $657,949
$2,568,123
2024
$28,817 (+2.3%)
$1,872,720 + $645,048
$2,517,768
2023
$28,183 (+2.9%)
$1,872,720 + $645,048
$2,517,768
2022
$27,376 (+77.5%)
$1,836,000 + $632,400
$2,468,400
2021
$15,421 (−0.2%)
$1,800,000 + $620,000
$2,420,000
2020
$15,445 (+3.6%)
$1,017,091 + $322,626
$1,339,717
2019
$14,914 (+1.4%)
$1,006,662 + $319,317
$1,325,979
2018
$14,709 (+4.3%)
$986,923 + $313,056
$1,299,979
2017
$14,103 (+0.2%)
$948,600 + $300,900
$1,249,500
2016
$14,074 (+324.4%)
$948,600 + $300,900
$1,249,500
2015
$3,316 (+1.9%)
$930,000 + $295,000
$1,225,000
2014
$3,254 (+1.2%)
$45,425 + $213,618
$259,043
2013
$3,215 (+1.1%)
$45,425 + $213,618
$259,043
2012
$3,179 (+3.1%)
$45,220 + $212,653
$257,873
2011
$3,084 (+2.4%)
$44,333 + $208,483
$252,816
2010
$3,011
$43,464 + $204,395
$247,859
2009
$3,013 (+3.5%)
$43,139 + $202,867
$246,006
2008
$2,911
$43,241 + $203,349
$246,590
Tax history for 685 Rancho Prieta Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,268 (+1.6%)
$1,910,174 + $657,949
$2,568,123
2024
$28,817 (+2.3%)
$1,872,720 + $645,048
$2,517,768
2023
$28,183 (+2.9%)
$1,872,720 + $645,048
$2,517,768
2022
$27,376 (+77.5%)
$1,836,000 + $632,400
$2,468,400
2021
$15,421 (−0.2%)
$1,800,000 + $620,000
$2,420,000
2020
$15,445 (+3.6%)
$1,017,091 + $322,626
$1,339,717
2019
$14,914 (+1.4%)
$1,006,662 + $319,317
$1,325,979
2018
$14,709 (+4.3%)
$986,923 + $313,056
$1,299,979
2017
$14,103 (+0.2%)
$948,600 + $300,900
$1,249,500
2016
$14,074 (+324.4%)
$948,600 + $300,900
$1,249,500
2015
$3,316 (+1.9%)
$930,000 + $295,000
$1,225,000
2014
$3,254 (+1.2%)
$45,425 + $213,618
$259,043
2013
$3,215 (+1.1%)
$45,425 + $213,618
$259,043
2012
$3,179 (+3.1%)
$45,220 + $212,653
$257,873
2011
$3,084 (+2.4%)
$44,333 + $208,483
$252,816
2010
$3,011
$43,464 + $204,395
$247,859
2009
$3,013 (+3.5%)
$43,139 + $202,867
$246,006
2008
$2,911
$43,241 + $203,349
$246,590
*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
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.93 Acres
Year renovated
2017
Sq. Ft.
2,978
Year built
1978
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
09826104
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 4
Garage (Maximum): 4
Parking Description: Detached, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 12
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite/Retreat
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Primary - Oversized Tub, Stone, Tile, Tub in Master Bedroom, Other (See Remarks)
Room Information
Laundry Room, Office Area, Storage, Workshop
Family Room Description: Other (See Remarks)
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen, Skylight(s)
Amenities: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling, Video/Audio System, Walk-In Closet, Wet Bar
Communication: Audio/Video Prewired
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,978
Security Features: Video/Audio System
Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Property Primary ID: 533945
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 1.933
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: SU
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight(s), Solar Power, Tankless Water Heater
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Generator, Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Propane On Site, Public Utilities
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: Follow Soquel San Jose Rd to Highland Way/N Summit Rd, Continue on N Summit Rd. Take Mt Bache Rd to Rancho Prieta Rd, 685 Rancho Prieta Rd will be on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,978
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.93 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 09826104
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
9/10
C. T. English Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
9/10
Los Gatos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.6mi
10/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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0 hot days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$2.56M – $3.10M
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