$450,000

15040 Fern Ave Boulder Creek, CA 95006

Estimated payment $3,012/month

Total Views 1,330
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,035 Sq Ft
$435 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Mountain View
  • Wood Flooring
  • San Lorenzo Valley High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Balcony

About This Home

Charming 2-Bed Cottage Minutes from Downtown Boulder Creek Sunny, private, and full of charm! This adorable 2-bedroom, 1-bath home sits just 5 minutes from downtown Boulder Creek on a spacious lot with ample parking. Tucked among the trees yet filled with natural light, the home offers a peaceful, cottage-like feel with serene outdoor space and room to relax. Enjoy an open living area, cozy bedrooms, and a functional layout perfect for full-time living or a weekend getaway. The lot provides privacy, space for gardening or play, and easy access to local shops, dining, and trails. If youre looking for a quiet escape with convenient access to town, this sweet mountain retreat is the perfect fit.

Last Listed By

Zach Kirkpatrick

eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc. License #02112752 Listed on: 05/30/2025

eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,475

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Zoning described as R-1-15

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,035 Sq Ft Home
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Located Outside
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 084-141-06-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,475

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 79
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1035
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Zoning Description: R-1-15
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Free Standing, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Oven - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1035
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer, In Utility Room, Outside
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Stall Shower, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Pillars / Posts / Piers
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountains
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Storage Shed / Structure, Deck
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking, Parking Area

Utilities

  • Heating System: Propane, Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight

Schools

  • School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 084-141-06-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.3420
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 14898.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 14898.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Propane On Site

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Lorenzo Valley Unified

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $7,475 $605,880 $452,770 $153,110
2022 $7,298 $594,000 $443,892 $150,108
2021 $7,109 $582,353 $435,188 $147,165
2020 $6,835 $576,382 $430,726 $145,656
2019 $6,482 $565,080 $422,280 $142,800
2018 $6,358 $554,000 $414,000 $140,000
2017 $4,497 $382,500 $306,000 $76,500
2016 $4,410 $375,000 $300,000 $75,000
2015 $2,514 $206,930 $94,059 $112,871
2014 $2,474 $202,877 $92,217 $110,660
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2025 05/30/25 For Sale $450,000 -- $435 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $587,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $400,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Grant Deed $235,000 Stewart Title Of California
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Trustee Deed $125,000 None Available
Grant Deed $350,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $551,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $359,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $171,550 New Conventional
Previous Owner $325,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $162,250 Unknown
Previous Owner $262,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82005849

MLSListings

APN: 084-141-06-000