
Boulder Creek, California 95006
THIS IS YOUR CHANCE!! OWN A HOME WITHOUT THE HUGE PRICE TAG. GREAT FINANCING OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE RIGHT BUYER. Sweat Equity or a Contractors special on nearly 22,000 sq ft lot along King Creek in Boulder Creek. This bank owned 2 bed, 1 bath sits on a generous lot where the creek runs close by, tucked into the redwoods covered Santa Cruz Mountains. Remodeling got underway but stopped short. SO CLOSE TO BEING DONE! Someone with the skills, or the vision to hire them, can finish the upgrades and turn this into a solid mountain home. It needs a new roof and wood repair. The foundation and drainage requires some attention, yet its easily accessible under the house, which simplifies the work. Santa Cruz County require fix to laundry waste disposal before occupancy. Here is the upside...location. You are minutes from downtown Boulder Creeks small town feel, with Highway 9 leading toward Big Basin Redwoods State Park, hiking trails, and the rest of the San Lorenzo Valley. Close enough for a Silicon Valley commute on good days, far enough for real quiet and outdoor living. This is unfinished potential on a creek side lot, ready for the right buyer to complete the project and claim a piece of mountain serenity.
Property is extensive renovation needed.
Built in 1941, this property exhibits major structural and safety defects including foundation issues, a failing roof, and a required septic system replacement. The interior is in a state of unfinished renovation with exposed subfloors and missing kitchen components, necessitating a full-scale rehab to be livable.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 21388, living area = 1150.
Situated on a generous 21,388 sq ft lot along King Creek, the property offers a serene redwood setting with mountain views and proximity to downtown Boulder Creek.
Priced at $300,000, this 'contractor's special' provides significant equity upside for buyers with the skills to complete the existing remodel and modernize the home.
Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 2, other record bedroom count = 3.
The home requires a new roof, wood repairs, and foundation work, representing a substantial immediate capital investment for any prospective buyer.
Santa Cruz County requires the installation of a completely new septic system before the property can be occupied, adding a significant regulatory and financial hurdle.
No exterior & parking available.
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Baths | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 1,150 | 1,569.259 |
| Lot Size | 21,388 | 14,224.815 |
| Price | $300.0K | $771.7K |
| Price per sq ft | $261 | $541 |
| Built year | 1941 | 1967 |
| HOA | $0 | $138 |
| Days on market | 38 | 60 |
Sep 16, 2026
$300,000
Initial Listing
Jul 1, 2021
$285,000
Public Record