MaryBeth McLaughlin

Jan 13 2025

496 Glen Canyon Road, Santa Cruz, CA

496 Glen Canyon Road
Santa Cruz, CA – Pending

List Price: $659,000 | Sold:$605,000

Expansive views of Santa Cruz proper, the ocean glitters in the distance. End of a private gravel road just off Glen Canyon Road < 2 miles to midtown. While close to town the property feels much farther away from the hustle and bustle of town. +/- 3 acres. A secluded paradise. Includes a cozy warm 20 foot diameter yurt (< 4 years old), bathhouse, solar system, propane service. Satellite internet from Viaset works perfectly as well as cell service. There’s space to grow your own food and live in harmony with the land. There are 20+ fruit trees including citrus, peaches, asian pears, apples, persimmons, olives and figs and several raised garden beds gopher wired and fenced for rabbits. There is irrigation to the garden beds. The entire property has 8 ft perimeter fencing (no deer here) and two large driveway gates. There is ample sun and you are above the fog line. The road was rocked with both drain rock and base rock and recently paved in sections. Listen to the sounds of the owls at night and the baby quails in the spring. Gaze at the stars on a clear night. Breath in the fresh air. The sunrises and sunsets are magical & colorful up here. This property is very special, come see for yourself!

Oct 24 2024

19900 Kings Creek Road Boulder Creek, CA 95006

List Price: $399,000 | Acres: 3.71

Super Fun Vacant Land Opportunity in Boulder Creek. Discover the endless possibilities with this magical 3.7 acre parcel of land, nestled in the serene beauty of the lush redwood forest and rolling hills. You’ll have plenty of space to create your own private wonderland. Located off Kings Creek Road, this property offers the perfect combination of privacy and accessibility, making it an ideal spot for your Fun Retreat! Kings Creek Road is one of the few county maintained roads in SLV. The road is paved up to a certain point, from there it is a gravel/dirt road that is exceptionally well maintained by your adjacent neighbors! The property has a gated private driveway. This property has not had many stewards and is kept long term. There is a road that wraps the perimeter of the usable area, and it has also been well maintained. The road is perfect for your dirt bike/mountain bike, ect! A year round creek is one of the borders, perfect for splashing and playing in, with riparian water rights for a water source. Rain water is captured in a small storage container. There is a really great deck platform built up into the redwoods. This is the perfect play land with hiking, bbq’ing, camping and splashing in the creek. Come tour this expansive property and let your imagination run wild!

Oct 17 2024

3064 Three Springs Road San Jose, CA

List Price: $1,995,000 | Sold: $1,950,000

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Welcome to Three Springs Ranch, an exclusive gated community nestled in the serene foothills of Mt. Hamilton, just above Silicon Valley. This private enclave of only 33 homes offers a coveted fresh-air lifestyle with expansive lots, perfect for gardening enthusiasts and horse lovers alike. This beautifully designed tri-level home boasts 4 spacious bedrooms and 3.5 baths, highlighted by vaulted ceilings in the living room, a formal dining area, and a generously sized kitchen with informal dining space. The primary suite offers a luxurious retreat, soaking tub, stall shower, granite countertops, and walk-in closet. The cozy family room with a fireplace overlooks scenic hillsides and opens up to an inviting outdoor oasis. Ideal for entertaining, the home features expansive decks, a sparkling heated pool with a spa and slide and fenced garden areas with raised beds for growing vegetables or flowers. A charming playhouse adds versatility, doubling as a potting shed or hobby room. Set on relatively flat usable parcel of land which is rare for a foothill property. This home offers a unique blend of privacy and accessibility. Enjoy the best of foothill living with room to breathe, just moments away from the bustling heart of Silicon Valley.

Oct 09 2024

0 Russell Ridge Watsonville, CA 95076

List Price: $519,600 Sold: $450,000

Presented with Peter Eubank at Room Real Estate. Seller financing with attractive terms available. Come wish upon one of the many shooting stars you’ll see at “The Ridge”! 40 pristine acres set on a ridge top featuring multiple useable terraces all featuring epic views of the Monterey Bay from Steamers Lane to the Carmel highland. Do you enjoy 4 wheeling? Motorcycle riding? Mountain biking? Camping? Star gazing? Natural ecology? This remarkable property boasts established trails, offering accessibility, many vista points, and plenty of usable pads. It is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts seeking to immerse themselves in nature and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the coastal mountains that separate Santa Cruz county and Santa Clara county. Imagine off roading or mountain biking on your own private circuit, watching the sunset over the ocean while the city lights emerge in the distance, maintaining the natural beauty, or developing the property to your desire. Listing includes double gated access, refreshed 1 bed trailer with bathroom and kitchenette, existing 12 gpm well system with water tank, and a 1 car garage with roll-up door. This property is the goldilocks of location – not too far, yet far enough to feel like a getaway! Enjoy convenient access from Mt Madonna Rd in Watsonville OR directly off Summit Rd from Hwy 17.

Sep 20 2024

0 Higuera San Jose, CA 95148

List Price: $2,495,000 | Sold: $2,200,000

Mount Pleasant Foothills! Imagine swinging beneath your Lone Oak tree on 119 acres overlooking Silicon Valley and San Jose. Watch as fog rolls over the hills with the distant tip of San Francisco visible on clear days. The sunsets here, with twinkling city lights, create a magical atmosphere right in your front yard, serenity that others hike miles to find. This rare opportunity lets you subdivide or design your dream compound. Much of the pre-development work has been completed i.e. septic, geo, electricity feasibility, road easements and design, well water. The canvas is ready for your own custom estate or utilize the existing plans with features like a 6+ car garage, workshop, guest house, horse barn. Whether you envision a sprawling ranch, vineyard or amenities like a pool and tennis courts, this property can accommodate it all! Enjoy a peaceful walk along the babbling creek. Fully fenced and home to grazing cattle, the land is perfect for horses or livestock to roam freely. Just 20 minutes from Grant Lake, Joseph Grant Lake Park, or Lake Cunningham, outdoor adventures await! This retreat offers unmatched privacy and easy access to highways 101, 280, 680, plus downtown San Jose. Dont miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to create your private haven in a prime location!