Magnificent mountain solar home, minutes to Los Gatos, tranquil privacy.
Listing ID: 19229
Annual Property Tax | $2,434 |
Annual Utility Cost | $500 |
Home Area | 1,850 sq ft |
Bedrooms | 3 |
Bathrooms | 2 |
Total Property Area | 10 acres |
Year Built | 1970 |
Magnificent creekside property feels like paradise in the Santa Cruz mountains. Flat,sunny estate with plenty of room to add on, has every feature you want in mounain living. Fenced-in grounds with electric gate shows off beautiful gardens, fruit trees,& redwoods. Highly efficient green home is solar powered with backup generators. 28 min to Los Gatos for dinner or dine on large redwood decks. Sustainable property is off the grid, energy efficient appliances, plenty of water rights, backup generators and more.
3.8 KW solar electric system
16 Surrette S530 batteries
1- 6KW 120/240 XW6048 new generation inverter from Xantrex
15 KW diesel prime power generator 80% LIFE LEFT ON IT
All electrical system including generator can be controlled from the house with the touch of a finger
All inverter, batteries and generator enclosed. 2 creeks – Deer Creek (water right 500 gallons per day with a pump already on creek and pipe all the way to 5000 gallons tank) Hartman Creek
2 wells – one at 450 ft producing 5 gallons per minute (no pump) – one at 235 ft producing 7 gallons per minute with pump
2 mile private road off county paved road to Highway 17.
Uniquely situated in the beautiful Santa Cruz mountains, with access to both the Silicon Valley and Santa Cruz beaches.
San Lorenzo Valley
Mountain privacy on a private road with easy access to town.
Families, horses, garden communities. Acreage in between homes.
Single Family - Single Level
Rural
Sea Level
Agriculture in Area | No |
Industry in Area | No |
Air Pollution in Area | No |
Pesticide Free | Yes |
Fragrance Free | Yes |
Cleaned with Green Products | Yes |
Heating System |
Wood Stove |
Cooling System |
Passive Cooling |
Ventilation System |
Other |
Whole House Filtration |
None |
Whole House Vacuum | No |
Energy System |
Off the Grid Other Photovoltaic (PV) Solar - Photovoltaic |
Water System |
Well |
Wastewater System |
Septic System |
Construction Type |
Wood Framing: 2x4, 2x6, etc. |
Exterior Finish |
Shingles - Wood |
Interior Finish |
Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
Interior Paint |
Other |
Floor Material |
Tile Wood - Laminated |
Roof Material |
Asphalt Composition Shingle |
Window Material |
Metal Dual Glazed |
Insulation Material |
Other |
Garage / Carport | No |