Seller Financing Available! Discover the Extraordinary, 612 Nelson Rd, Scotts Valley. Nestled in the scenic hills of Scotts Valley, just minutes from the heart of town, this rare 15 acre offering presents an unmatched opportunity for developers, investors, or visionaries seeking a one-of-a-kind family compound. Ideally positioned between the Silicon Valley and Santa Cruz coast, this location offers the perfect balance of convenience, privacy, and natural beauty. Spread across multiple parcels, the property includes 10 total potential home sites, including 2 previously developed lots, 3 stunning view lots, and 5 additional buildable locations all interconnected by established access roads. Infrastructure highlights include power and water on site, two water storage tanks, and a draft hydrant for fire safety. With open, usable land, forested privacy, and panoramic vistas, the possibilities are as expansive as the acreage itself. Whether you're dreaming of a private estate, multi-generational retreat, or boutique development, 612 Nelson Road is a truly unique canvas where nature, location, and potential converge. To truly appreciate the magic of this land, you need to walk it!
Vacant landProperty Type
14.98 acresLot Size
$42,056Price/Acres
Listed by Erick Fernandez•DRE #01856066• Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed by Laif Mc Clellan•DRE #01466074• Coldwell Banker Realty
Median sale price in this area is $1,345,586. (114% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Building pad
Vacant land
Subdivision improvements present
Varied grade
Home design
Individual ownership
Construction
Raw land / undeveloped
Utilities
Well water
Sale and tax history for 612 Nelson Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLSListings #ML82063608
Oct 5, 2026
Listed
$630,000
Seller Financing Available! Discover the Extraordinary, 612 Nelson Rd, Scotts Valley. Nestled in the scenic hills of Scotts Valley, just minutes from the heart of town, this rare 15 acre offering presents an unmatched opportunity for developers, investors, or visionaries seeking a one-of-a-kind family compound. Ideally positioned between the Silicon Valley and Santa Cruz coast, this location offers the perfect balance of convenience, privacy, and natural beauty. Spread across multiple parcels, the property includes 10 total potential home sites, including 2 previously developed lots, 3 stunning view lots, and 5 additional buildable locations all interconnected by established access roads. Infrastructure highlights include power and water on site, two water storage tanks, and a draft hydrant for fire safety. With open, usable land, forested privacy, and panoramic vistas, the possibilities are as expansive as the acreage itself. Whether you're dreaming of a private estate, multi-generational retreat, or boutique development, 612 Nelson Road is a truly unique canvas where nature, location, and potential converge. To truly appreciate the magic of this land, you need to walk it!
MLSListings #ML82008628
Oct 1, 2025
Listing Removed
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Oct 1, 2025
Listing Removed
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Jul 12, 2025
Price Changed
$665,000
May 28, 2025
Listed
$765,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$925 (+13.7%)
$23,059 + $12,808
$35,867
2024
$813 (−6.7%)
$22,607 + $12,557
$35,164
2023
$872 (+2.5%)
$22,607 + $12,557
$35,164
2022
$850 (+21.0%)
$22,163 + $12,311
$34,474
2021
$703 (+0.5%)
$21,729 + $12,069
$33,798
2020
$700 (+0.8%)
$21,303 + $11,833
$33,136
2019
$694 (+21.1%)
$21,084 + $11,711
$32,795
2018
$573 (+0.3%)
$20,671 + $11,482
$32,153
2017
$571 (+2.7%)
$19,869 + $11,036
$30,905
2016
$556 (+9.0%)
$19,869 + $11,036
$30,905
2015
$510 (+3.4%)
$19,479 + $10,820
$30,299
2014
$493 (+0.2%)
$18,810 + $10,448
$29,258
2013
$492 (+1.2%)
$18,810 + $10,448
$29,258
2012
$486 (+1.5%)
$18,725 + $10,401
$29,126
2011
$479 (−98.1%)
$18,358 + $10,197
$28,555
2010
$25,476 (+5,253.0%)
$17,998 + $9,997
$27,995
2009
$476 (+1.5%)
$17,863 + $9,922
$27,785
2008
$469
$17,905 + $9,946
$27,851
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,403 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1953
Finished Sq. Ft.
576
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
576
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
07022147
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Last updated by owner on Apr 20, 2026.
RA
Residential Agricultural District
To provide areas of residential use where development is limited to a range of non-urban densities of single-family dwellings in areas outside the urban services line and rural services line; on lands suitable for development with adequate water, septic system suitability, vehicular access, and fire protection; with adequate protection of natural resources; with adequate protection from natural hazards; and where small-scale commercial agriculture, such as animal-keeping, truck farming and specialty crops, can take place in conjunction with the primary use of the property as residential.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.8 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 612 Nelson Rd
$631,364
$1,364 over list price of $630K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $705K to $1.4M.