15220 Upper Ellen Road, Los Gatos, California 95033, Los Gatos, 95033 - 4 bed, 3 bath
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15220 Upper Ellen Road
Los Gatos, California 95033
ACTIVE
CONDITION: GOOD
4Beds
3Baths
3,798Sq Ft
277,042Lot Size
Property Price
LIST PRICE$1,798,000
EST. MARKET VALUE
$1,798,000
SUMMARY
This Turnkey Mountain Retreat is listed at $1,798,000, aligning perfectly with its Fair Market Value. Featuring an Excellent Condition Rating, the property offers a sophisticated lifestyle with panoramic mountain views, a resistance pool, and a hot tub. Advanced infrastructure, including solar with battery backup and a whole-house generator, ensures self-sufficiency. With a functional layout featuring two separate offices and a ground-floor primary suite, this home provides a seamless transition for remote professionals. It is an ideal sanctuary for remote-work professionals or nature-loving families seeking privacy and modern luxury.
Estimated Market Value
$1,798,000
Based on Realkey algorithm analyzing recent comparable sales in Los Gatos.
Condition Analysis
See Full ReportOVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Good
TeardownExcellent
Property is move-in ready.
While built in 1988, the property has undergone significant high-end updates. The kitchen features stone countertops and stainless steel appliances, and the bathrooms have been modernized with slate tile and contemporary fixtures. Most notably, the systems are excellent, including solar with battery backup, a whole-house generator, mini-split HVAC, and an EV charger, making it well-maintained and move-in ready.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- High Available Lot Utilization
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 277042, living area = 3798.
- Advanced Infrastructure & Self-Sufficiency
The property is exceptionally well-equipped for mountain living, featuring solar power with battery storage, a whole-house backup generator, a UV water filtration system, and an EV charger.
- Exceptional Views & Outdoor Amenities
Boasting 'speechless' mountain views from most living spaces, the home offers a premium outdoor lifestyle with a resistance pool, hot tub, and a dedicated sunset and star-gazing deck.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- Market Stagnation
The property has been on the market for over 230 days and has undergone significant price reductions, currently listed below its 2021 purchase price of $1.9M.
- Remote Mountain Location
While offering privacy, the secluded location requires navigating mountain backroads for commuting and daily errands, which may limit the property's appeal to a niche buyer pool.
About 15220 Upper Ellen Road
GATED COMMUNITY | VIEWS LEAVE PEOPLE SPEECHLESS | FOOD DELIVERY, AMAZON Etc. FRIENDLY | FORTIFIED W/SOLAR & BACK UP POWER A perfect retreat home! Enjoy social time with your neighbors or your own serene privacy above the trees where the birds soar right in front of your living room. Sweeping views from most living spaces are delightful. When the seller's weren't commuting to Mtn. View 3x's/week along mtn. backroads or lounging at home, they loved; swimming & dining at the Trout Farm Inn, the Felton Farmer's Market, shopping in Downtown LG! Among their favorite experiences? Finishing work on a Friday and going to the beach with the pups, just 15.5mi. to Santa Cruz. Work from home with 2 separate offices plus great internet. Convenience with the Primary suite +1 bdrm on the ground floor. Wood paneled Family Rm could be an elegant Dining Rm. or Library! Fenced backyard has easy maintenance fake-grass, you can exercise in the resistance pool, or soak in the hot tub enjoying big views. Addt'l sunset & star gazing deck (get your telescope out!) is outfitted with power. Important infrastructure: Solar offsets energy cost, battery storage, whole house backup gen., UV water system, private water, mini-splits for zoned heat / cooling, EV charger. Lrg. outbuilding. Amazon, FedEx, UPS.
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1988
- Lot Size
- 277,042 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- 4
- Total Bathrooms
- 3 (3 Full, 0 Half)
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Baths | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Square foot | 3,798 | 2,245.623 |
| Lot Size | 277,042 | 24,726.519 |
| Price | $1.80M | $2.78M |
| Price per sq ft | $473 | $1.2K |
| Built year | 1988 | 1970 |
| HOA | $0 | $194 |
| Days on market | 246 | 42 |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Sep 24, 2026
$1,798,000
$1,998,000
-10% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Price Change
Apr 27, 2026
$1,998,000
$2,150,000
-7% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Price Change
Feb 20, 2026
$2,150,000
Initial Listing
Sold
Jul 30, 2021
$1,900,000
Public Record
Sold
Jun 10, 2004
$890,000
Public Record