Lexington HIlls Homes for Rent

The unincorporated community of Lexington Hills offers seclusion and sprawling landscapes surrounded by the Santa Cruz Mountains. Abundant nature is among the area’s biggest draws, including miles of hiking and equestrian trails in the redwood, fir and oak forests, plus fishing at Lexington Reservoir. Aside from nearby wineries and a highly rated elementary school, most shopping, dining and community gatherings take place in surrounding towns, like Los Gatos and Scotts Valley, both about 10 miles away. Local housing inventory includes ranch-style homes and multistory cabins, mostly built between 1925 and 1960, along with some properties from the ’80s and ’90s and a few contemporary builds. Prices range from $700,000 to $1.3 million, though some multiacre properties can range from $1.7 million to $2.4 million. Many homes are scattered along country roads with small wooded lots, though some communities, like the Redwood Estates area, have denser residential development. Likewise, areas closer to the highway tend to have better infrastructure. “Access and road conditions are pretty important to maintaining property value,” says Michael Riese, a broker associate and leader of the