- $140k Price
- .07 Acres
- 32 DOM
185 Laurel Drive
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.
Essential Information
- MLS® #ML82051506
- Price$139,999
- Bathrooms0.00
- Acres0.07
- TypeLand
- StatusActive
Community Information
- Address185 Laurel Drive
- Area699 - Not Defined
- CityBoulder Creek
- CountySanta Cruz
- Zip Code95006
Amenities
- UtilitiesOther
School Information
- DistrictOther
Additional Information
- Date ListedJune 18th, 2026
- Days on Market32
- ZoningR-1-15
Listing Details
- AgentJeffrey Sklar
- OfficeBeycome Brokerage Realty Inc.
Jeffrey Sklar, Beycome Brokerage Realty Inc..
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