11931 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, California 95006, Boulder Creek, 95006 - 2 bed, 1 bath
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Boulder Creek, California 95006
This Historic Modernized Mountain Retreat is listed at $699,000, offering a stable acquisition price closely aligned with its $686,753 Fair Market Value. Featuring an Excellent Condition Rating, this 1905 estate known as "The Call of the Wild" provides a renovated stone kitchen, vaulted ceilings, and a stone hearth. The property excels in outdoor living with a large entertaining deck, hot tub, and a detached creative studio set among redwoods. This turnkey sanctuary is ideal for nature-loving homeowners or remote professionals seeking a historic, move-in-ready escape.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
This 1905 historic home has been extensively and tastefully renovated to meet modern standards. The interior features a fully updated kitchen with stone countertops and stainless steel appliances, vaulted ceilings with skylights, and high-quality wood flooring. The property is move-in ready with updated fixtures, a well-maintained exterior including a large deck and hot tub, and shows no signs of deferred maintenance.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 10759, living area = 853.
Originally built in 1905 as 'The Call of the Wild,' this home offers a unique blend of naturalist history and architectural character, featuring vaulted ceilings and a classic stone hearth.
The property is move-in ready with a fully updated kitchen featuring stone countertops and modern appliances, seamlessly blending historic soul with contemporary comfort.
With only 853 square feet of living space and a single bathroom, the home's footprint may be restrictive for larger households or those requiring more interior volume.
Despite modern updates, the 1905 construction date suggests potential challenges common to older mountain homes, such as unique structural footprints or the need for specialized long-term maintenance.
Tucked among the redwoods and set back from the road, this remodeled mountain retreat offers privacy, charm, and a remarkable story. Originally built in 1905 by early Brookdale resident Virginia Garland Ballen, a naturalist, writer and contributor to the movement that helped preserve Big Basin Redwoods, this home was known as 'The Call of the Wild' where Virginia hosted gatherings of writers, artists and early conservationists inspired by the Santa Cruz Mountains. Today the home blends that historic character with modern comfort. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, wood floors and a stone hearth create a warm and inviting living space while the updated kitchen features stone countertops and modern appliances. Outdoor living is central to the property with multiple seating areas, a large entertaining deck, a hot tub beneath the redwoods and a detached studio ideal for an office, art space, or guest overflow. The fully fenced property offers parking for multiple vehicles and a seasonal babbling brook that adds to the peaceful setting. This move-in ready home offers a rare blend of history and comfort just a short drive to Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz, the beaches, and hiking in Big Basin and Henry Cowell. A unique opportunity to own a piece of history in a setting that continues to inspire.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 2.0 | 50% |
| Baths | 1.0 | 2.0 | 30% |
| Square foot | 853 | 1,215.5 | 20% |
| Lot Size | 10,759 | 21,214 | 30% |
| Price | $699.0K | $689.5K | 50% |
| Price per sq ft | $819 | $458 | 90% |
| Built year | 1905 | 1948 | 5% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 21 | 187 | 5% |
Apr 1, 2026
$699,000
Initial Listing
Dec 29, 2004
$436,000
Public Record
Jul 30, 1999
$172,000
Public Record