Adventurers! Embrace an independent lifestyle in this 28 acres off-grid ridge top home in one of California's most beautiful regions with peace, space and privacy. You will be greeted by the sight of little waterfalls trickling into small ponds as you approach the entrance to your home. Open the front door and see breathtaking views of mountains of redwoods, Monterey Bay and the Monterey Peninsula. This beautifully-designed 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with a bonus room features large picture windows & skylights filling the home with sunlight. Curved archways, vaulted ceilings, and beautiful hardwood floors add to the warm, inviting atmosphere. The primary bathroom features a large jacuzzi bathtub with views of the surrounding forest and Monterey Bay. Turnkey solar energy system, backup batteries, and a reliable private well. Internet/cell service is available. Two 5,000 gal. water tanks and hydrant, and the detached 400-sf workshop includes a guest quarters loft with air-conditioning. The large fenced area hosts organic vegetable beds and mature fruit trees. Photos show the garden in it's previous and future glory. Potting shed has attached cold frame, and the greenhouse provides year-round growing. Root cellar/wine storage add functional charm for homesteading and connoisseurs alike.
For sale
$1,295,000
1495 Dons Rd, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
2beds
1,801sqft
Est.:
Other, Residential
Built in 1998
19.8 Acres Lot
$1,289,700 Zestimate®
$719/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Curved archwaysGreenhouse provides year-round growingBeautiful hardwood floorsVaulted ceilings
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 16, 2026 at 04:41am
Listed by:
Deborah Donner 00498325 408-332-5094,
Donner Land & Homes, Inc. 408-395-5754
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82031369
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Loft, Office, Workshop
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, PrimaryOversizedTub
Dining room
- Features: EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: IslandwithSink
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Wood Stove
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Beam Ceiling
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Insert, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,801
- Total interior livable area: 1,801 sqft
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest/Woods, Greenbelt, Mountain(s), Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 19.8 Acres
- Features: Mostly Level, Side Slope, Sloped Down
Details
- Parcel number: 08814169
- Zoning: SU
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Other, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Solar
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Boulder Creek
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $719/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $393,416
- Annual tax amount: $5,036
- Date on market: 1/15/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
$1,289,700
$1.23M - $1.35M
$4,193/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+1133.3%$719/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82031369 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/1997 | Sold | $105,000$58/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,036 +3.6% | $393,416 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,862 +2.4% | $385,704 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,751 -0.1% | $378,140 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$7,883/mo
Principal & interest
$6243
Property taxes
$1187
Home insurance
$453
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95006
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lakeside Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3 mi
- 10/10Los Gatos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: SanLorenzoValleyUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
