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Santa Cruz 95006
185 Laurel Drive
$139,999
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185 Laurel Drive

Boulder Creek, CA 95006
bedrooms
Studio
bathrooms
0 Bath
$688
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Santa Cruz Mountains opportunity for the buyer who can work with a county process. This 600 sq ft cottage carries an active Unsafe to Occupy notice posted by Santa Cruz County in 1998 following a landslide. Utilities disconnected at that time. Structure remains standing interior in livable condition but no permits or geologic reports have ever been filed. Parcel currently classified as unbuildable lot with a recorded Notice of Geologic Hazard on title. Cleared and livable homes in this area trade at $350K$400K+. The path to that value runs through a geotechnical assessment and Santa Cruz County's hazard clearance process. Prior occupant was a legal resident before 1998, supporting a grandfathering argument. Property sold strictly as-is. Buyer assumes all due diligence. Big Basin Redwoods at your doorstep. Strong rental demand throughout the San Lorenzo Valley corridor. This is the deal a patient, resourceful buyer finds once.Santa Cruz Mountains opportunity for the buyer who can work with a county process. This 600 sq ft cottage carries an active Unsafe to Occupy notice posted by Santa Cruz County in 1998 following a landslide. Utilities disconnected at that time. Structure remains standing interior in livable condition but no permits or geologic reports have ever been filed.
Unit Size
-
Days on Market
121 days
Land Size
0.07 acres
Price per sqft
-
Property Type
Land
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1932

Listed By

Jeffrey Sklar
Beycome brokerage realty LLC

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Last updated: 5 months ago (MLSListings Inc. #ML82051506)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jun 18, 2026 Listed by Beycome Brokerage Realty Inc. $139,999
Listed by Beycome Brokerage Realty Inc.
Jun 11, 2026 Price Decreased $139,999
↓ $20K (12.5%)
Price Decreased
Jun 2, 2026 Price Decreased $159,999
↓ $5K (3%)
Price Decreased
May 27, 2026 Price Decreased $165,000
↓ $34K (17.1%)
Price Decreased
May 18, 2026 Listed by Beycome Brokerage Realty Inc. $199,000
Listed by Beycome Brokerage Realty Inc.
Santa Cruz Mountains opportunity for the buyer who can work with a county process. This 600 sq ft cottage carries an active Unsafe to Occupy notice posted by Santa Cruz County in 1998 following a landslide. Utilities disconnected at that time. Structure remains standing interior in livable condition but no permits or geologic reports have ever been filed. Parcel currently classified as unbuildable lot with a recorded Notice of Geologic Hazard on title. Cleared and livable homes in this area trade at $350K$400K+. The path to that value runs through a geotechnical assessment and Santa Cruz County's hazard clearance process. Prior occupant was a legal resident before 1998, supporting a grandfathering argument. Property sold strictly as-is. Buyer assumes all due diligence. Big Basin Redwoods at your doorstep. Strong rental demand throughout the San Lorenzo Valley corridor. This is the deal a patient, resourceful buyer finds once.Santa Cruz Mountains opportunity for the buyer who can work with a county process. This 600 sq ft cottage carries an active Unsafe to Occupy notice posted by Santa Cruz County in 1998 following a landslide. Utilities disconnected at that time. Structure remains standing interior in livable condition but no permits or geologic reports have ever been filed.
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Property Highlights

Exterior Details
Lot Size Area: 3049
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.07
Lot Size Square Feet: 3049
Water Source: Public

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1932
  • Effective Year Built: 1932
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 2
  • Bedroom Count: 1
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 3
  • Living Units: 1
  • Business/Commerical Units Count: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2,875
  • Total Building Area: 428
  • Building Area: 428

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 0
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 4
  • Water Service: 2

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: V
  • Subdivision: SAN LORENZO RIVER PARK 02
  • Land Acres: 0000000066
  • Standard Land Use Code: 8015
  • County Land Use Code: 011

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 120500

Zoning

  • Zoning: R-1-15

Geography

  • Parcel: 087-102-16-000
  • Block: 8
  • Lot: 6
  • Municipality: SAN LORENZO
  • Latitude: 37.1954
  • Longitude: -122.144

    Address

  • Full Address: 185 Laurel Dr
  • Address - House Number: 185
  • Address - Street Name: Laurel
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Boulder Creek
  • Carrier Code: R001
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 9014
  • Zip Code: 95006

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $77,640
  • Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2023
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 90-103

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $12,330
  • Assessed Land Value: $12,330

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Oct 11, 2017
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Oct 13, 2017
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2017-0034429
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Jul 08, 2016
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Jul 01, 2016
  • Previous Sale Amount: $18,100
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 52
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 185 Laurel Drive built and last sold?
The property at 185 Laurel Drive was built in 1932 and last sold on Oct 11, 2017 for $23,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 185 Laurel Drive is $141,399.
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