Updated Home in Desirable Neighborhood. This beautifully updated home is ideally situated between Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley, just off Glen Canyon Road, in a highly sought after area. Its unique charm and abundant natural light create an inviting atmosphere throughout. The residence offers three spacious bedrooms and a living room with soaring ceilings and a cozy woodburning fireplace. The kitchen opens to a patio, providing an excellent space for entertaining family and friends. Designed to be kid friendly, the yard features low maintenance synthetic grass. A custom built shed adds extra storage, complementing the ample space available above the garage. The property includes a whole house generator, water filtration system, air conditioning unit upstairs, and a large two car garage. Storage is abundant, with easy access to additional space from the fourth bedroom above the garage. Recent improvements include new landscaping, a water tank, new blinds and flooring, and a remodeled downstairs bathroom, enhancing both comfort and style. With easy access to Hwy 17, Santa Cruz, and Scotts Valley, this home is perfectly positioned to minimize traffic, no matter which direction you are headed.

This spacious 5-bedroom home has it all. Level entry first floor has 2 bedrooms and two baths with a separate entrance that makes it perfect for live-in guests, office, or? The remaining first floor includes a large great room, formal dining room, beautifully updated kitchen, breakfast nook, walk-in pantry and large laundry room. For extra coziness, primary bedroom and family room both have wood-burning fireplaces. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms 2 baths plus an office/nursery; Sunny deck, beautifully landscaped yard, and mature trees invite outdoor entertaining as well. Great commute location, close to Scotts Valley schools and shopping. Minutes to Santa Cruz beaches, hiking, and redwoods.

Scotts Valley Stunner! Nestled in a peaceful cul-de-sac and bathed in southern sunlight; this beautifully renovated 3bd, 2bth home (+ 4th bdrm option) (2,662 sqft) -AND- 1bd, 1bth guest house (750 sqft) offers the perfect blend of rural serenity and modern luxury. Just 1 mile from town, and set on 1.2 acres with sweeping views, the main house features an open floor plan, vaulted beam ceilings, a grand fireplace, wide plank floors, and a striking central staircase. Step into a spacious, open entry, living room, dining room, chef's kitchen with food and butlers' pantries, perfect for entertaining. You'll also find a spacious bdrm with walk-in closet and private entrance, an office, gym, laundry room, and extra storage room. Upstairs, a huge primary bdrm with stunning views, and walk-in closet. The bathroom has a spa-like soaking tub, towel warmer, bidet, and dual vanity. A third oversized bdrm with double closets. The gym can easily be converted to a 4th bdrm or garage. Step outside to a welcoming wraparound yard, fire pit, spa, lawns, fountain, plus a 4,000+ sq ft additional yard area (for pool, sport court or horses). The charming 1bd/1ba guest house used for family or $3200 rental or work-from-home space. Enjoy top-rated schools, parks, shops, and a warm community vibe.

First time on market in 50+ years! Renovated Artistic Retreat w 2000+sf on 1+acre in one of Scotts Valleys best neighborhoods! The main level welcomes you with soaring open-beam ceilings, fresh interior paint, refinished wood floors, & abundant natural light. The living room with cozy wood stove flows seamlessly into the dining area & kitchen, featuring newer appliances, new butcher block counters, & a spacious pantry. Redwood doors & window trim add timeless charm throughout. The ground floor primary suite showcases a restored parquet floor with 500+ hand-crafted pieces! New marble-look subway tile floors in the hallway, laundry & bathroom with new vanity, lighting, & new tile tub surround. Efficient main floor mini-splits provide heat & a/c. A handcrafted staircase leads to the upper floor office & skylight, loft, two bedrooms, & a full bathroom with a hidden utility/storage room. Expansive windows frame serene views of Redwoods, Oaks, & Japanese maples. Outdoors, enjoy drought-tolerant gardens with Lavender, Sage, Bougainvillea, & fruit trees, plus a generous refinished deck for entertaining. New roof in 2024! Large detached workshop. Close to hiking, top rated schools, freeways. Just 6mins to Scotts Valley,15mins to Santa Cruz Beaches & 25mins to Silicon Valley. 1of a kind!

Upper Forest Lakes. Amazingly peaceful and only 7 minutes to town. This 3/2 with its mid-century-modern-mountain-home vibe HAS IT ALL! Views of the Bonny Doon ridge, soaring birds, majestic trees, stars and the big dipper from the hot tub, plus so many flowering bushes. It is SO quiet here! This home lives like a single level home with all the main rooms on one level easily accessed from the driveway. Downstairs is a large vintage game room, complete with pool table and wet bar, which opens onto a large deck for entertaining. The kitchen has been updated with stainless steel appliances and a dreamy backsplash, the baths have been updated too. Other features include a new roof in 2020, a good septic system, dual paned windows, a perimeter foundation, new insulation, and plenty of extra storage below the game room and in the attic. With over 1/2 acre, there is lots of room to roam. We love the redwood circle down below the property and the garden area out front. Forest Lakes is a close-knit community, great for people of all ages, with lots of fun activities! We have a neighborhood park, summer lake and are a Firewise community to boot! There are many ways in but taking Lakeside to Early is the best route for first-time visitors, though it takes a little longer.

CONTRACTORS AND INVESTORS! This can become your dream retreat. While some work is needed, it remains comfortable and attractive in its current condition, offering a fantastic investment opportunity for a builder or buyer with construction experience. It features new stainless-steel appliances, a vaulted ceiling, outdoor storage and ample parking. The home is currently divided into two units: the upper level is a spacious, sunlit one-bedroom, one-bath home with vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan. The lower level is a delightful studio apartment with its own deck and private entrance. This flexible layout provides the option to easily convert this home into a two-bedroom, two-bath configuration. The expansive deck offers beautiful views of mountains and a forested canyon, making it ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or outdoor work. Surrounded by nature, your new home is just a short drive to the shops, stores, and restaurants of Felton and Scotts Valley. As you drive through the lush forest along Lompico Road, following the river through an enchanting canyon, you'll feel as though you're on a perpetual vacation in the redwoods. The 3/4+ acre lot may accommodate a second home or guest house, offering even more possibilities for this unique property.