860 Canyon Vista, Los Gatos, California 95033, Los Gatos, 95033 - 2 bed, 1 bath
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860 Canyon Vista
Los Gatos, California 95033
ACTIVE
CONDITION: FAIR
2Beds
1Baths
935Sq Ft
128,589Lot Size
Property Price
LIST PRICE$545,000
SUMMARY
Tucked away on 3 acres along Soquel Creek, this 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath mountain home offers a peaceful, park-like setting surrounded by nature. Built for off-grid living, the property is powered by solar with battery backup and includes a generator, portable pool and deck, recent tree work to improve sun exposure, and more than $120,000 in road improvements completed by the current owner. Whether used as a full-time mountain home or weekend escape, this is a special setting where the sounds of Soquel Creek and the surrounding wildlife take center stage. Built without permits in 1982, the home has had a building code violation on record for more than 20 years, with Santa Cruz County allowing continued occupancy during that time. Cash sale only, traditional bank financing is not available. Private road - please do not drive or walk down Canyon Vista without an appointment.
Condition Analysis
See Full ReportOVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Fair
TeardownExcellent
Property is moderate renovation needed.
The home features a modern, recently updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and updated flooring. However, it is an off-grid property built in 1982 without permits, carrying a 20-year-old active building code violation.
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 = 128589, living area = 935.
- Serene Natural Setting
Situated on 3 acres along Soquel Creek, the property offers a tranquil, park-like environment surrounded by wildlife and nature, ideal for a peaceful retreat.
- Off-Grid Infrastructure
The home is fully equipped for self-sufficiency with solar power, battery backup, a generator, and over $120,000 in recent road improvements.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- Unpermitted Construction
The residence was built without permits and carries a long-standing building code violation, which may present future legal or regulatory challenges.
- Financing Restrictions
Due to the lack of permits and existing violations, the property is limited to cash-only sales, as traditional bank financing is unavailable.
About 860 Canyon Vista
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1982
- Lot Size
- 128,589 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- 2
- Total Bathrooms
- 1 (1 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 | 2.0 | 3.8 |
| Baths | 1.0 | 3.0 |
| Square foot | 935 | 2,245.623 |
| Lot Size | 128,589 | 24,726.519 |
| Price | $545.0K | $2.78M |
| Price per sq ft | $583 | $1.2K |
| Built year | 1982 | 1970 |
| HOA | $0 | $194 |
| Days on market | 35 | 42 |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Sep 19, 2026
$545,000
Initial Listing
Sold
Jun 4, 2025
$434,000
Public Record
Sold
Dec 6, 2018
$500,000
Public Record
Sold
Feb 11, 2009
$220,000
Public Record
Sold
Apr 4, 2008
$200,000
Public Record
Sold
Jul 22, 2005
$430,000
Public Record
Sold
Jul 10, 2003
$150,000
Public Record