
Scotts Valley, California 95066
35 acres of rolling meadows and majestic redwood groves with a gated entrance, offering a rare opportunity to own an exceptional private estate in the heart of Scotts Valley. This one-of-a-kind property combines usable land, natural beauty, and close-in convenience just minutes from town. The 3,597 SF main residence features 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms with a functional layout offering comfortable everyday living and the opportunity to update and personalize over time. A separate studio with attached garage provides flexibility for guests, extended living, a home office, or creative space. Outdoor amenities include a pool, separate spa, entertaining areas, and private trails winding through your own park-like redwood sanctuary. The largely usable acreage features sunny meadows, fenced and cross-fenced horse pastures with fencing milled from redwoods harvested on the property, a tack room, and multiple flat areas ideal for equestrian use, mountain biking, recreation, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Additional features include a well installed in 2022, a new 12x24 storage shed, an ocean-view lookout point, and a whole-home generator. A truly rare Scotts Valley offering providing exceptional privacy, space, and lifestyle potential just minutes from Mt. Hermon Road.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
Built in 1980, the home is over 40 years old and features a very dated interior style with extensive wood paneling and an outdated kitchen that needs modernization. While the property is functional and well-maintained with some newer system components like a 2022 well and mini-split HVAC units, it requires cosmetic updates and personalization throughout.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 1528520, living area = 3597.
The property features 35 acres of rare, usable land including rolling meadows and redwood groves, providing exceptional privacy and space seldom found so close to town.
Fully equipped for an active lifestyle with fenced horse pastures, a tack room, private trails, a pool, and a separate studio, offering immense versatility for recreation or guest housing.
Built in 1980, the main residence is noted as needing updates and personalization, which may require significant additional capital investment from the buyer.
With 90 days on the market and a recent $225,000 price reduction, the property may face challenges regarding its perceived value or specific niche appeal.
No exterior & parking available.
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 5.0 | 3.8 |
| Baths | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Square foot | 3,597 | 2,199.269 |
| Lot Size | 1,528,520 | 15,671.462 |
| Price | $2.98M | $1.54M |
| Price per sq ft | $827 | $680 |
| Built year | 1980 | 1987 |
| HOA | $0 | $284 |
| Days on market | 130 | 51 |
Aug 14, 2026
$2,975,000
$3,200,000
-7% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Jun 16, 2026
$3,200,000
Initial Listing