Santa Cruz Mountains opportunity for the buyer who can work with a county process. This 600 sq ft cottage carries an active Unsafe to Occupy notice posted by Santa Cruz County in 1998 following a landslide. Utilities disconnected at that time. Structure remains standing interior in livable condition but no permits or geologic reports have ever been filed. Parcel currently classified as unbuildable lot with a recorded Notice of Geologic Hazard on title. Cleared and livable homes in this area trade at $350K$400K+. The path to that value runs through a geotechnical assessment and Santa Cruz County’s hazard clearance process. Prior occupant was a legal resident before 1998, supporting a grandfathering argument. Property sold strictly as-is. Buyer assumes all due diligence. Big Basin Redwoods at your doorstep. Strong rental demand throughout the San Lorenzo Valley corridor. This is the deal a patient, resourceful buyer finds once.Santa Cruz Mountains opportunity for the buyer who can work with a county process. This 600 sq ft cottage carries an active Unsafe to Occupy notice posted by Santa Cruz County in 1998 following a landslide. Utilities disconnected at that time. Structure remains standing interior in livable condition but no permits or geologic reports have ever been filed.
Property Details
Price:
$139,999
MLS #:
ML82047707
Status:
Active
Beds:
1
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
699notdefined
Listed Date:
May 18, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
600
Lot Size:
600 sqft / 0.01 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1970
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Schools
School District:
Other
Interior
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Exterior
Common Walls
NCW
Roof
OTH
Financial
Map
Community
- Address185 Laurel DR Boulder Creek CA
- CityBoulder Creek
- CountySanta Cruz
- Zip Code95006
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Boulder Creek as of Jun 12, 2026
40
Single Family Listed
84
Avg DOM
538
Avg $ / SqFt
$858,638
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 185 Laurel DR Boulder Creek CA is a Single Family for sale in Boulder Creek, CA, 95006. It is listed for $139,999 and features 1 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 600 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1970. The current price per square foot is $233. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boulder Creek is $538. The average listing price for Single Family in Boulder Creek is $858,638.
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