Tucked away along a private mountain ridge, this exceptional rural property offers gorgeous views, abundant sunshine, remarkable privacy, and an impressive expanse of flat, usable landa rare combination in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The broad, sun-drenched ridgetop creates an incredible sense of openness and provides room to dream, with a level area expansive enough to accommodate a helicopter landing. Excellent sun exposure offers tremendous potential for solar and a more self-sufficient mountain lifestyle, while the peaceful setting feels worlds away from the pace of Silicon Valley. Gated access adds to the sense of privacy and seclusion, with a gravel road and established road association providing access to the property. A shared well is already in place, and numerous additional improvements have been completed, giving the next owner a valuable head start toward creating their vision. Whether imagined as a private mountain retreat, recreational escape, or future homesite, this is a special opportunity to own a substantial piece of the Santa Cruz Mountains with the space, sunshine, serenity and natural beauty that are increasingly difficult to find. All within the highly sought-after Los Gatos School District.
Vacant landProperty Type
9.6 acresLot Size
$44,271Price/Acres
Listed by MaryBeth McLaughlin•DRE #01466579• Room Real Estate
Vacant land currently used for recreational purposes
Varied terrain/grade
Mountain views
Home design
Property is vacant land (no dwelling listed)
Construction
No structures listed
Utilities
Water provided by a well
Sale and tax history for 680 Hartman Crk
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLSListings #ML82061481
Sep 16, 2026
Listed
$425,000
+16
Tucked away along a private mountain ridge, this exceptional rural property offers gorgeous views, abundant sunshine, remarkable privacy, and an impressive expanse of flat, usable landa rare combination in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The broad, sun-drenched ridgetop creates an incredible sense of openness and provides room to dream, with a level area expansive enough to accommodate a helicopter landing. Excellent sun exposure offers tremendous potential for solar and a more self-sufficient mountain lifestyle, while the peaceful setting feels worlds away from the pace of Silicon Valley. Gated access adds to the sense of privacy and seclusion, with a gravel road and established road association providing access to the property. A shared well is already in place, and numerous additional improvements have been completed, giving the next owner a valuable head start toward creating their vision. Whether imagined as a private mountain retreat, recreational escape, or future homesite, this is a special opportunity to own a substantial piece of the Santa Cruz Mountains with the space, sunshine, serenity and natural beauty that are increasingly difficult to find. All within the highly sought-after Los Gatos School District.
MLSListings #ML81804396
Sep 22, 2020
Sold
$299,000
Aug 31, 2020
Contingent
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Aug 4, 2020
Listed
$299,000
Gated private rural ridge-top with huge beautiful views. Sunny and bright, great for solar. Shared well water including 5K water storage tank. A wonderful mountain getaway. Shared Shared road and maintained gravel road, existing road association. Prior owner had completed many of the predevelopment reports, i. e. Geo soils reports, septic perk tests, survey work, site plan, etc.
SDMLS #301872949
Oct 8, 2019
Sold
$250,000
Mar 4, 2019
Listed
$299,000
MLSListings #ML81741210
Oct 8, 2019
Sold
$250,000
Sep 23, 2019
Contingent
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Aug 4, 2019
Relisted
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Aug 2, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jul 16, 2019
Price Changed
$299,000
Mar 4, 2019
Listed
$365,000
Mar 4, 2019
Listed
$299,000
MLSListings #ML81706632
Dec 29, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Aug 4, 2018
Price Changed
$364,000
May 21, 2018
Listed
$389,000
SDMLS #301841432
Dec 28, 2018
Listing Removed
—
May 21, 2018
Listed
$364,000
Public Records
Apr 15, 2011
Sold
$315,000
Public Records
Jul 17, 1991
Sold
$115,000
Public Records
Jan 31, 1990
Sold
$70,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,395 (+3.3%)
$323,647
2024
$4,256 (+3.6%)
$317,301
2023
$4,109 (+1.4%)
$317,301
2022
$4,051 (−0.8%)
$311,080
2021
$4,083 (+14.8%)
$304,980
2020
$3,556 (−24.4%)
$299,000
2019
$4,705 (+1.5%)
$250,000
2018
$4,637 (+0.5%)
$361,778
2017
$4,616
$347,730
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
9.6 Acres
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
08814168
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
TP
Timber Production District
The TP District is included in the zoning ordinance to achieve the following purposes: To protect and maintain the timberland of the County through regulation of timberland use; to establish a zone district consistent with the mandates of the California Timberland Productivity Act of 1982; to protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Santa Cruz County; and to preserve agriculture and other open space uses where compatible with timberland uses.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
17 unhealthy days expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Boulder Creek, CA • 95006
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Sun exposure
20/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 680 Hartman Crk
$401,053
$24K under list price of $425K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $550K to $1.2M.