$475,000
SOLD OCT 6, 2015

3500 Bear Canyon Rd Los Gatos, CA 95033

17 Acres
$27,346 Price per Acre
756,637 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

5% Below List Price

77 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 17.37 Acre Lot
  • Canyon View
  • Spring water is a source of water for the property
  • Lakeside Elementary School Rated A
  • Secluded Lot

About This Lot

As of March 2023

Your charming, private mountain retreat awaits in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains! Just 25 minutes to Los Gatos or the beaches of Santa Cruz, this off-grid 17+ acre property features a redwood canyon, sunny knoll top, private spring, solar power, fenced garden area and two delightful cabins. Perfect for artists seeking quiet inspiration or a place to collaborate with others. Also has great cell reception for those who want to work while enjoying peaceful views and the sounds of nature.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tammi Blake

David Lyng Real Estate License #01308322 Listed on: 06/02/2015

David Lyng Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Taylor Bode

Donner Land & Homes, Inc. License #01956348

Property Details

Property Type

  • Land

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $694

Lot Details

  • 17.37 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot

Property Views

  • Canyon
  • Mountain
  • Forest

Additional Features

  • Electricity More than 500 Feet Away
  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property
  • Spring water is a source of water for the property

Property Details

Property Type

Land

Est. Annual Taxes

$694

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Zoning: SU
  • Subclass: Other Residential Land
  • Listing Class: Residential Lots & Land
  • Present Use: Recreational
  • Development Status: Building Site Cleared, Improvements - Other, Recorded Parcel Map, Topographical Map Available
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: LotsLands

Exterior Features

  • View: Canyon, Forest / Woods, Mountains
  • Horse Property: Possible

Schools

  • School District: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High
  • Elementary School: Lakeside Elementary
  • High School: Los Gatos High
  • High School: 262
  • Elementary School: 125

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Varies, Private / Secluded, Views
  • Lot Acres: 17.3700
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 756637.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 756637.00
  • Parcel Access: Gravel, Private Road - Share Access

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Electricity - More Than 500 Feet Away, Natural Gas

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 7, 2021
Closed on
Feb 14, 2023
Sold by
Oconnell Stephen
Bought by
Parks Kevin Michael
Seller's Agent
Deborah Donner
Donner Land & Homes, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Danielle Scott
Donner Land & Homes, Inc.
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-7.22%
Views
65

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Outstanding Balance
$316,281
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2016
Sold by
Conant Marcus A and Marcus A Conant Revocable Trus
Bought by
Connell Stephen O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2015
Closed on
Nov 12, 2015
Sold by
Conant Marcus
Bought by
Conant Marcus A and The Marcus A Conant Revocable
Seller's Agent
Tammi Blake
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Taylor Bode
Donner Land & Homes, Inc.
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-4.98%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2015
Closed on
Sep 18, 2015
Sold by
Lindorfer Philipp and Lindorfer Nilda
Bought by
Conant Marcus
Seller's Agent
Tammi Blake
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Taylor Bode
Donner Land & Homes, Inc.
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-4.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2006
Sold by
Puhvel Andres J and Coleman Lisa E
Bought by
Lindorfor Philip and Lindorfor Nelda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $450,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $500,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $475,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $480,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $325,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $55,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $500,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $240,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/03/2023 03/03/23 Sold $450,000 -7.2% --
01/23/2023 01/23/23 Pending -- -- --
09/02/2022 09/02/22 For Sale $485,000 +7.8% --
09/02/2022 09/02/22 Off Market $450,000 -- --
08/07/2022 08/07/22 For Sale $485,000 0.0% --
08/04/2022 08/04/22 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2022 06/21/22 Price Changed $485,000 -24.8% --
05/02/2022 05/02/22 Price Changed $645,000 -7.7% --
01/26/2022 01/26/22 Price Changed $699,000 -12.1% --
11/02/2021 11/02/21 Price Changed $795,000 -9.7% --
09/07/2021 09/07/21 For Sale $880,000 +85.3% --
10/06/2015 10/06/15 Sold $475,000 -5.0% --
08/18/2015 08/18/15 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2015 06/02/15 For Sale $499,900 -- --
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $694 $4,551 $4,551 $0
2022 $695 $4,462 $4,462 $0
2021 $694 $4,375 $4,375 $0
2020 $694 $4,330 $4,330 $0
2019 $693 $4,245 $4,245 $0
2018 $45 $4,162 $4,162 $0
2017 $0 $510 $510 $0
2016 $0 $500 $500 $0
2015 -- $1,136 $1,136 $0
2014 -- $1,114 $1,114 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Deborah Donner

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Deborah Donner

    Donner Land & Homes, Inc.

    (831) 566-2330

    34 Total Sales

    Deborah Donner
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Danielle Scott

    Donner Land & Homes, Inc.

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Tammi Blake

    David Lyng Real Estate

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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Taylor Bode

    Donner Land & Homes, Inc.

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81468333

MLSListings

APN: 091-191-16-000

California Santa Cruz County Los Gatos 95033

3500 Bear Canyon Rd, Los Gatos, CA

This home is located at 3500 Bear Canyon Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033 and is currently priced at $475,000. 3500 Bear Canyon Rd is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Lakeside Elementary School and Los Gatos High School.

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