MaryBeth McLaughlin

Your Hometown Realtor®

2472 Fanning Grade Ben Lomond, CA 95005

List Price: $495,000 | Acres: 13.3

Escape to Your Own Park Like Setting. Discover 13 acres of mountain seclusion atop a private ridgetop with sweeping views of the San Lorenzo Valley. This rare parcel invites you to create your own sanctuary in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The land offers expansive flat, usable areas ideal for gardens, recreation, or future projects. Tall see-through fencing protects your gardens while preserving the vistas. A fresh spring supplies water to a storage tank, perfect for off-grid living, permaculture, or a sustainable retreat. Propane service is avail for conveniences like an outdoor shower, hot tub, or heated seating area. Once home to a 1930s cabin, the property was touched by the CZU Fire, but nature has rebounded beautifully. A few newer storage sheds remain, and the property retains its gated privacy. The property shares a boundary with Fall Creek State Park offering miles of hiking trails and natural beauty. Whether you envision weekend escapes or a private haven among towering redwoods and oaks, this unique property delivers history, beauty, and endless potential all within 15 minutes of downtown Ben Lomond, 30 minutes to Santa Cruz beaches, and 45 minutes to Silicon Valley. Experience the spirit of the mountains on land with history and heart. Owner financing available.

 

Lot 42 Summit Drive Los Gatos, CA 95033

List Price: $849,900 | Acres: 76.37

76-Acre Mountaintop Retreat with Sweeping Monterey Bay Views

Perched above the Los Gatos Mountains, this rare 76-acre property offers unrivaled privacy, panoramic views, and endless potential. From vast vistas of Monterey Bay to long-distance mountain ridgelines, the scenery is nothing short of breathtaking perfect for anyone who loves stargazing or soaking in natures beauty.

The land itself is a rare find, with expansive flat, usable areas ideal for building your dream estate, vineyard, or private retreat. A private well ensures a reliable water source, while two tranquil ponds enhance the natural setting. Unlike many mountain properties, this one offers easy year-round access no 4WD required.

Steeped in history, the property is believed to have once been owned by the 25th President of the United States, with records suggesting an early venture into grape growing. The current owner is researching historic documents to confirm this unique legacy, adding even more intrigue to this remarkable offering.

Whether you envision a vineyard, equestrian ranch, or simply a sanctuary above the clouds, this property is a canvas awaiting your vision.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

280 Sweetwater Lane Ben Lomond, CA 95005

List Price: $499,000 | Acres: 10.89

A truly rare find of 10.89 acres of sun-drenched, usable land in the heart of Ben Lomond, offering a blend of rural tranquility and modern readiness. With nearly every infrastructure box checked, this property is ready for your vision. Enjoy the benefits of an approved permit for a 1,200 sq ft, 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home, along with established electricity, running water, functioning septic system, and a prolific shared well that provides abundant water. Two access roads, 1 paved – make entry a breeze. Set up an RV and live onsite while you build. A large greenhouse, garden areas, and two new 10×12 barn sheds support your dream of sustainable living. There’s also a small goat barn, hillside goat pen, and conduit installed for a future electric gate. Redwood trees frame the property beautifully & can be milled for future decking or fencing. Install a hot tub and unwind under the stars.This property is perfectly suited for peaceful evenings and mountain serenity. This versatile property spans 3 separate parcels, offering opportunities for a private estate, income-producing retreat, permaculture farm, or communal homestead. With all-day sun, plenty of flat space, fencing in place, and just minutes to the iconic Brookdale Lodge, 280 Sweetwater Lane is where your dream lifestyle begins.

Check out more at the MLS Listing: 280 Sweetwater Lane MLS Link

0 Deer Creek Boulder Creek, CA 95006

List Price: $295,000 | Acres: 31

For decades, this 31-acre property has been a cherished recreational escape for one family, now it is ready for its next chapter. Located along scenic Deer Creek Road, the land offers a mix of sunny ridge tops, shady forest, and serene creek frontage. Per the owner, the property starts before the second bridge and both Deer Creek and Bear Creek flow on the property and typically run year round. Recently, the owner had the brush cleared along the old driveway leading to the family’s longtime trailer site. The trailer remains but is in poor condition, awaiting either restoration or removal. Turnouts along the road provide convenient parking, with trails and old roads leading up to several flat, sunlit areas perfect for picnics, camping, or future projects. The property’s TP (Timber Production) zoning offers significant tax savings approximately one-tenth of the standard 1.2% property tax rate making it an attractive investment for timber management or long-term ownership. Whether you are seeking a weekend getaway, a private camping spot, or a large tract of timberland with mountain views, this rare offering combines seclusion, natural beauty, and potential.

Check out more at the MLS Listing: 0 Deer Creek MLS Listing Link

110 Silverline Road, Los Gatos, CA 95033

List Price: $626,000 | Acres: 10.44

The Value is in the Land….Welcome to the crown jewel of the Santa Cruz Mountains 110 Silverline is a rare, ridge-top property boasting, uninterrupted 360 degree views that stretch from the surfline of the Monterey Bay from Lover’s Point, Pacific Grove to Steamers Lane, Santa Cruz and continues all the way over Gilroy and Morgan Hill. Set above the iconic Demolition Forest of The Forest of Nisene Marks and near the Nibbs Knob Waterfall Trail in Uvas Canyon County Park, this site offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a commanding slice of California’s Central Coast wild beauty all close to the Silicon Valley. Although the existing 4,491 sq ft home with 5 bedrooms and 4 baths must be removed per Santa Cruz County, the value lies in the land. Envision a custom retreat, eco-estate, or off-grid haven with world-class exposure and unmatched topography for building your dream compound. Enjoy life at elevation where sunrises and sunsets paint the horizon, where stars shine unfiltered by city lights, and where the only noise is wind in the trees and the call of hawks soaring overhead. Hike and mountain bike through nearby redwood forests, explore secret waterfalls, or simply unwind with panoramic views. Opportunity to also buy APN 106-011-63 and 64.

See more here on the MLS: 110 Silverline MLS Link