Turnkey Hillside Retreat in Desirable Scotts Valley! Perched atop a serene hillside in one of Scotts Valleys most sought-after neighborhoods, this beautifully maintained home offers tranquility and convenience. Recent updates include fresh interior paint, custom-built redwood bunk beds, an upgraded furnace, a wood stove insert, and a modernized electrical panel with a transfer switch for a backup generatorperfect for peace of mind. Embrace the best of both worlds: enjoy the peace of country living while staying just minutes from Scotts Valleys attractions, including local restaurants, movie theaters, and state parks. The front patio invites you to relax with stunning sunset views, accompanied by the fragrance of a mature wisteria tree. With ample outdoor space for horses or livestock, tools, equipment, or hobbies, this property offers versatility to suit your lifestyle. Don't miss this opportunity to make this your home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
5.25 acresLot Size
$863Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jose Salas•DRE #02052088• Room Real Estate
Contact: 831-713-9139
Bought with Gordon Rudy•DRE #01460336• Schwarzbach Associates
Turnkey Hillside Retreat in Desirable Scotts Valley! Perched atop a serene hillside in one of Scotts Valleys most sought-after neighborhoods, this beautifully maintained home offers tranquility and convenience. Recent updates include fresh interior paint, custom-built redwood bunk beds, an upgraded furnace, a wood stove insert, and a modernized electrical panel with a transfer switch for a backup generatorperfect for peace of mind. Embrace the best of both worlds: enjoy the peace of country living while staying just minutes from Scotts Valleys attractions, including local restaurants, movie theaters, and state parks. The front patio invites you to relax with stunning sunset views, accompanied by the fragrance of a mature wisteria tree. With ample outdoor space for horses or livestock, tools, equipment, or hobbies, this property offers versatility to suit your lifestyle. Don't miss this opportunity to make this your home!
MLSListings #ML81931967
Jul 20, 2023
Sold
$1,200,000
$800/sq ft
Jun 27, 2023
Contingent
—
Jun 15, 2023
Listed
$1,148,000
$765/sq ft
+126
This stunning home offers an idyllic blend of seclusion and community, where amazing sunsets bathe everything in a warm, mesmerizing glow. Step inside the sunny living room, boasting a cozy fireplace and French doors leading to the yard. The kitchen is a chef's dream, equipped with quartz countertops and a breakfast bar overlooking the dining room for easy hosting. The primary bedroom is grand, offering an ensuite with double sinks, a walk-in closet, and private French doors that lead to the yard. The additional bedrooms come with built-in wardrobes, perfect for guests or as an office. Equestrian lovers will adore the comprehensive horse facilities, which include a barn with three stalls and attached paddocks, a four-stall mare motel, an arena, a round pen, and a potential turnout pasture. Head into Glenwood Open Space Preserve for hiking, biking, and picnicking. The home is nestled amidst nature yet is just minutes from the bustle of Downtown Scotts Valley's shops and restaurants.
Public Records
Sep 7, 2006
Sold
$865,000
$577/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80645911
Sep 7, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Aug 5, 2006
Sold
$865,000
$577/sq ft
Jul 22, 2006
Listed
$865,000
$577/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 29, 1990
Sold
$335,000
$223/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1982
Sold
$35,500
$24/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 13, 1974
Sold
$19,500
$13/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 21, 1974
Sold
$28,000
$19/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 19, 1972
Sold
$3,500
$2/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,338 (+12.0%)
$867,000 + $357,000
$1,224,000
2024
$12,802 (+1.2%)
$820,952 + $315,246
$1,136,198
2023
$12,647 (+1.6%)
$820,952 + $315,246
$1,136,198
2022
$12,447 (+2.8%)
$804,855 + $309,065
$1,113,920
2021
$12,114 (+0.8%)
$789,073 + $303,004
$1,092,077
2020
$12,020 (+1.5%)
$773,601 + $297,063
$1,070,664
2019
$11,845 (+8.8%)
$765,669 + $294,017
$1,059,686
2018
$10,889 (+4.2%)
$750,656 + $288,252
$1,038,908
2017
$10,453 (+10.2%)
$666,808 + $256,054
$922,862
2016
$9,489 (+3.8%)
$666,808 + $256,054
$922,862
2015
$9,141 (+13.5%)
$617,415 + $237,087
$854,502
2014
$8,054 (+15.6%)
$524,745 + $201,502
$726,247
2013
$6,967 (+3.6%)
$524,745 + $201,502
$726,247
2012
$6,723 (−4.3%)
$448,500 + $172,224
$620,724
2011
$7,027 (−2.3%)
$431,250 + $165,600
$596,850
2010
$7,194
$456,250 + $175,200
$631,450
2009
$7,186 (−25.7%)
$468,750 + $180,000
$648,750
2008
$9,670
$468,750 + $180,000
$648,750
Tax history for 1600 Nelson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,338 (+12.0%)
$867,000 + $357,000
$1,224,000
2024
$12,802 (+1.2%)
$820,952 + $315,246
$1,136,198
2023
$12,647 (+1.6%)
$820,952 + $315,246
$1,136,198
2022
$12,447 (+2.8%)
$804,855 + $309,065
$1,113,920
2021
$12,114 (+0.8%)
$789,073 + $303,004
$1,092,077
2020
$12,020 (+1.5%)
$773,601 + $297,063
$1,070,664
2019
$11,845 (+8.8%)
$765,669 + $294,017
$1,059,686
2018
$10,889 (+4.2%)
$750,656 + $288,252
$1,038,908
2017
$10,453 (+10.2%)
$666,808 + $256,054
$922,862
2016
$9,489 (+3.8%)
$666,808 + $256,054
$922,862
2015
$9,141 (+13.5%)
$617,415 + $237,087
$854,502
2014
$8,054 (+15.6%)
$524,745 + $201,502
$726,247
2013
$6,967 (+3.6%)
$524,745 + $201,502
$726,247
2012
$6,723 (−4.3%)
$448,500 + $172,224
$620,724
2011
$7,027 (−2.3%)
$431,250 + $165,600
$596,850
2010
$7,194
$456,250 + $175,200
$631,450
2009
$7,186 (−25.7%)
$468,750 + $180,000
$648,750
2008
$9,670
$468,750 + $180,000
$648,750
*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
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.25 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
1,455
Year built
1979
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
07001131
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
A
Agriculture
The purposes of the A Agriculture Zone District are to encourage and provide for noncommercial agricultural uses, such as family farming and animal raising, and to allow limited commercial agricultural activities, on the small amounts of agricultural land remaining in the County which are not designated as commercially suitable, but which still constitute a productive natural resource; to provide for agricultural uses of a higher intensity in rural areas than those allowed in the RA Residential Agricultural Zone District where such use is compatible with the surrounding land uses and the environmental constraints of the land; to maintain options for a diversity of farm operations; to implement the agricultural preservation policy of Chapter 16.50 SCCC; and to maintain productive open space and rural character in the County.
Fireplace Description: In Living Room, Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Window/Wall Unit
Heating: Central Forced Air, Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Forest/Woods, Garden/Greenbelt, Mountains, Valley
Fencing: Fenced Back, Horse Fencing
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Barbecue Area, Deck, Dog Run/Kennel, Fenced, Storage Shed/Structure
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Concrete Slab
Property Features
Communication: Satellite Dish
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,500
Property Information
Horse Property: Yes
Horse Property Description: Barn, Stalls
Property Primary ID: 397035
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 5.253
Lot Description: Farm Animals (Permitted), Grade (Hillside), Stream (Seasonal)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: A
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight(s)
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Propane On Site
Water Information
Water: Well
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
HOA Information
Has HOA
Fees Include: Maintenance (Road)
HOA Fee: $53
HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
HOA Name: Lewis Road Association
School Information
Elementary School District: Scotts Valley Unified
Middle School: Scotts Valley Middle
High School: Scotts Valley High
High School District: Scotts Valley Unified
Location Information
Directions: from Scotts Valley, head southwest on Scotts Valley Dr toward Scotts Valley Dr, turn right onto Mt Hermon Rd, turn right onto Lockhart Gulch Rd, continue straight onto Nelson Rd, and then turn left, stay on Nelson Rd. 1600 Nelson Rd will be on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,455
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.25 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 07001131
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Brook Knoll Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.1mi
7/10
Scotts Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
Scotts Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
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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 94° expected this year, 13 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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In this area, properties receive around 10.8 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$1.23M – $1.49M
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