1930s cabin in the woods. This 2 bed, 1 bath Cottage on Bear Creek. It is in a Stock Coop: 24 homes share 12 acres. The fixer upper could use a new roof, AS IS, upgrade the rest to your taste. The vintage stove, and rock and brick hearth in the living room, may be part of the charm to keep. Enjoy the fenced private deck overlooking Bear Creek, and storage shed with Washer Dryer hookups. Is it an office space, studio, or simply storage in your future home? Walk into Boulder Creek, commute to the North cities, or Santa Cruz. Low HOA covers water, garbage, road & common area maintenance, clubhouse, BBQ area, and private trails to the Creek Beaches & arborist. Bear. Creek Stock co-op. requires ALL CASH or non conventional loan, ask me about it. Park Approval required. Ideal for a permanent residence or second home. Speed limit is 5 miles an hour.
Single-familyProperty Type
1932Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$492Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Valerie Mishkin•DRE #02092111• Bailey Properties
Contact: 831-238-0504
Bought with Chris Strange•DRE #01931011• Rise Group Real Estate
1930s cabin in the woods. This 2 bed, 1 bath Cottage on Bear Creek. It is in a Stock Coop: 24 homes share 12 acres. The fixer upper could use a new roof, AS IS, upgrade the rest to your taste. The vintage stove, and rock and brick hearth in the living room, may be part of the charm to keep. Enjoy the fenced private deck overlooking Bear Creek, and storage shed with Washer Dryer hookups. Is it an office space, studio, or simply storage in your future home? Walk into Boulder Creek, commute to the North cities, or Santa Cruz. Low HOA covers water, garbage, road & common area maintenance, clubhouse, BBQ area, and private trails to the Creek Beaches & arborist. Bear. Creek Stock co-op. requires ALL CASH or non conventional loan, ask me about it. Park Approval required. Ideal for a permanent residence or second home. Speed limit is 5 miles an hour.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,497 (+5.2%)
$212,482 + $141,654
$354,136
2024
$4,276 (−3.0%)
$208,315 + $138,877
$347,192
2023
$4,409 (+2.5%)
$208,315 + $138,877
$347,192
2022
$4,302 (+4.1%)
$204,230 + $136,154
$340,384
2021
$4,134 (+3.9%)
$200,226 + $133,484
$333,710
2020
$3,979 (+5.2%)
$196,300 + $130,867
$327,167
2019
$3,781 (+1.9%)
$194,287 + $129,525
$323,812
2018
$3,711 (+1.6%)
$190,477 + $126,985
$317,462
2017
$3,654 (+2.1%)
$183,080 + $122,054
$305,134
2016
$3,577 (+2.5%)
$183,080 + $122,054
$305,134
2015
$3,491 (+1.7%)
$179,490 + $119,661
$299,151
2014
$3,434 (+15.5%)
$173,331 + $115,555
$288,886
2013
$2,973 (+5.9%)
$173,331 + $115,555
$288,886
2012
$2,808 (−4.9%)
$148,665 + $99,110
$247,775
2011
$2,952 (+151.1%)
$140,250 + $93,500
$233,750
2010
$1,175 (+0.5%)
$148,500 + $99,000
$247,500
2009
$1,170 (+2.1%)
$36,345 + $50,885
$87,230
2008
$1,146
$36,431 + $51,006
$87,437
Tax history for 13550 Bear Creek Rd #18
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,497 (+5.2%)
$212,482 + $141,654
$354,136
2024
$4,276 (−3.0%)
$208,315 + $138,877
$347,192
2023
$4,409 (+2.5%)
$208,315 + $138,877
$347,192
2022
$4,302 (+4.1%)
$204,230 + $136,154
$340,384
2021
$4,134 (+3.9%)
$200,226 + $133,484
$333,710
2020
$3,979 (+5.2%)
$196,300 + $130,867
$327,167
2019
$3,781 (+1.9%)
$194,287 + $129,525
$323,812
2018
$3,711 (+1.6%)
$190,477 + $126,985
$317,462
2017
$3,654 (+2.1%)
$183,080 + $122,054
$305,134
2016
$3,577 (+2.5%)
$183,080 + $122,054
$305,134
2015
$3,491 (+1.7%)
$179,490 + $119,661
$299,151
2014
$3,434 (+15.5%)
$173,331 + $115,555
$288,886
2013
$2,973 (+5.9%)
$173,331 + $115,555
$288,886
2012
$2,808 (−4.9%)
$148,665 + $99,110
$247,775
2011
$2,952 (+151.1%)
$140,250 + $93,500
$233,750
2010
$1,175 (+0.5%)
$148,500 + $99,000
$247,500
2009
$1,170 (+2.1%)
$36,345 + $50,885
$87,230
2008
$1,146
$36,431 + $51,006
$87,437
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Restrictions: Board Approval, HOA Rental Restrictions, Parking Restrictions, Pets (Allowed)
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.482
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: sfr
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Private/Mutual
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
# of Units in Complex (Minimum): 24
HOA Information
Has HOA
Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Insurance (Common Area), Maintenance (Common Area), Reserves
HOA Amenities: Barbecue Area, Club House
HOA Documents: Membership Pre-approval Reqd, Budget
HOA Fee: $305
HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
HOA Name: Bear Creek Park
HOA Primary Phone: 831-336-2288
School Information
Elementary School: Boulder Creek Elementary
Elementary School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
Middle School: San Lorenzo Valley Middle
High School: San Lorenzo Valley High School
High School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
Location Information
Directions: Go North through Boulder Creek, turn right on Bear Creek Road, make the next right on Old Bear Creek Road, cross the bridge, drive straight till you come to #18 on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 758
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1932
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 08109122
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Boulder Creek Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi
6/10
San Lorenzo Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
9 days above 93° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
17 unhealthy days expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$355,000 – $429,000
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