520 Laguna Creek Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033, USA

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Property Overview:

Off-grid living on five acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains with beautiful mountain views. The property features multiple unpermitted structures (including a main home and bunkhouse), 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a semi-blank slate interior with new laminate/manufactured wood flooring and recent finishes. Ultimate privacy at the end of a private road, just minutes to the Summit Store and top-rated local schools (Loma Prieta Elementary, Fisher Middle, Los Gatos High).

Property Features:

  • Off-grid:
    • No electricity (plenty of sun for solar installation)
    • Propane tanks on site (not currently in use)
    • Phone line available
  • Water:
    • Year-round mountain spring (shared with 3 other long-term owners)
    • Gravity-fed system
    • Four 2,500-gallon tanks + one 600-gallon tank
    • Emergency water delivery possible via neighbor’s spring system
  • Agriculture & Outbuildings:
    • Organic soil for two greenhouses (owner values at $80K)
    • Chicken coop
    • Older pink bunkhouse at driveway base (teardown)
  • Structures:
    • 3 unpermitted structures (main home, top home, bottom home—all need work)
    • 2-3 possible building sites
  • Land:
    • Great sun exposure
    • Beautiful views
    • 5-acre parcel
  • Seller Financing:
    • Seller may carry $150K
  • Privacy:
    • No drive-bys; neighbors value privacy
    • Showings by appointment only with listing agent

Location Benefits:

  • Close-in mountain location:
    • 30 minutes to Los Gatos
    • 30 minutes to Soquel
  • Highly rated schools:
    • Loma Prieta Elementary
    • Fisher Middle
    • Los Gatos High
  • Commuter access:
    • Easy access to Summit Store and local amenities
  • Ideal for:
    • Preppers
    • Homesteaders
    • Buyers seeking privacy, self-sufficiency, and future potential

Additional Notes:

  • No power at property (solar recommended)
  • Value is in future potential and land
  • Do not drive to property without listing agent
  • Seller financing available
  • Great opportunity to create your own off-grid retreat
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Price and Status History

date type price
1970-01-01 For Sale 499000
1981-12-01 Sold 86000
1981-12-14 Rental 19500
1982-02-02 Rental 19500
1982-02-25 Rental 13000
1984-11-21 Sold 85000
2005-07-22 Sold 430000
2005-11-11 Sold 200000
2008-03-19 Sold 235000
2013-05-21 Sold 213500
2022-10-07 For Sale 489000
2022-10-08 Pending NaN
2024-01-11 For Sale 492795
2024-07-26 For Sale 525000
2024-09-16 For Sale 499000
2025-05-05 For Sale 362000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

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Toxic Release Inventory

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Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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Flood Risk Info

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A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

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Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
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Wild fire Risk Info

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High 1 0 18 8
Very High 0 1 26 17
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