**Santa Cruz Mountains Retreat with Privacy, Redwoods & Easy Highway 17 Access**
Escape to the peaceful beauty of the Santa Cruz Mountains with this charming rural retreat located in Santa Cruz County with a desirable Los Gatos address. Situated on approximately 6.9 acres surrounded by majestic redwood trees, this property offers privacy, tranquility, and convenient access just minutes from Highway 17. Ideally located halfway between Santa Cruz and Silicon Valley and within the sought-after Scotts Valley School District.
This inviting home features approximately 1,700 sq ft with 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms, a loft, and a basement. Enjoy an expanded front porch deck with a new overhang porch, perfect for relaxing and taking in the serene mountain setting. The remodeled kitchen includes new cabinets, laminate countertops, an R/O water system, and whole-house water softener. The updated bathroom features a luxurious steam shower, while new vinyl flooring enhances the interior.
Additional highlights include a basement, workshop, multiple outbuildings and sheds, ample parking, and a 500-gallon reserve water tank. Whether you are seeking a full-time residence or peaceful getaway, this unique mountain property offers the perfect blend of comfort, nature, and convenience.
For sale
Price cut: $49K (9/14)
$899,999
16730 Laurel Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033
2beds
1,700sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1905
6.91 Acres Lot
$873,100 Zestimate®
$529/sqft
$117/mo HOA
What's special
- 127 days
- 966
- 54
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Debbie P. Marino 01840227 408-210-2400,
Pellego 949-625-4533
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82048081
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Bonus Room, Loft, Office, Workshop
Bedroom
- Features: LoftBedroom, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, SteamShower, UpdatedBaths, FullonGroundFloor, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: NoFormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Laminate
Heating
- Electric, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Softener
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl Linoleum
- Doors: None
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,700
- Total interior livable area: 1,700 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Carport, Covered, No Garage, Oversized
- Carport spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Storage Shed Structure
- Spa features: Other, Cover, Spa/HotTub
- Fencing: Barbed Wire
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest/Woods, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 6.91 Acres
- Features: Hillside, Sloped Up
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Sheds
- Parcel number: 09506201000
- Zoning: SU
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PropaneOnSite
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Propane
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Other
- Services included: Water
- HOA fee: $1,400 annually
Location
- Region: Los Gatos
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $529/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $424,711
- Date on market: 5/20/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Estimated market value
$873,100
$829,000 - $917,000
$5,085/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/14/2026 | Price change | $899,999-5.2%$529/sqft |
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| 7/22/2026 | Price change | $949,000-4.6%$558/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $995,000+206.2%$585/sqft |
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| 2/1/2011 | Sold | $325,000$191/sqft |
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| 12/13/2010 | Listed for sale | $325,000$191/sqft |
Source: American Dream Realty #81049530 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2010 | Listing removed | $325,000$191/sqft |
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| 10/14/2010 | Listed for sale | $325,000$191/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $424,711 +2% |
| 2025 | $5,768 +6.8% | $416,383 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,399 +2.8% | $408,219 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,253 +1.9% | $400,215 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,153 +4.4% | $392,367 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,935 +0.8% | $384,674 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,894 +6.1% | $380,729 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,613 +6% | $373,264 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,352 +0.4% | $365,945 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,334 +4% | $358,770 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,166 +0.3% | $351,735 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,153 +3.7% | $346,451 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,006 | $339,665 +8.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $312,000 +829% |
| 2011 | -- | $33,583 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $33,332 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $33,411 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $32,756 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $32,114 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $31,484 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $30,867 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $30,262 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $29,708 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $29,125 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $28,554 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $27,994 |
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Neighborhood: 95033
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: VineHillElementary_1
- Middle: ScottsValleyMiddle_2
- High: ScottsValleyHigh
- District: ScottsValleyUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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