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Not one but TWO distinct homes on over 3.3 sunny, usable, private acres in the beautiful SC Mountains. Custom log home was completed in 2010. Just a short walk to the iconic Brookdale Lodge and minutes to SC and the Bay Area, this is mountain living at its finest. The custom log home is a true showpiece, featuring soaring open-beam ceilings, expansive windows, and wood finishes throughout. Natural light floods the spacious living and dining areas, while the immaculate kitchen, 2 beds and 2 full baths offer space for comfortable living. Bonus room. Step outside onto the large, mostly covered wraparound porch, ideal for morning coffee, evening sunsets, or simply soaking in views of the redwood ridge line and surrounding nature. Tucked away for optimal privacy is the original vintage structure, showcasing timeless craftsmanship with old-growth redwood, original hardwood floors, and a dramatic floor to ceiling stone hearth. With three bedrooms, two baths, and an open kitchen with bar seating flowing into the vaulted living and dining areas, this home radiates warmth and nostalgic character. Each home enjoys excellent separation and privacy, perfect for multi-generational living, guest accommodations, rental income, or a personal retreat.

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82014541 MLS

Not one but TWO distinct homes on over 3.3 sunny, usable, private acres in the beautiful SC Mountains. Custom log home was completed in 2010. Just a short walk to the iconic Brookdale Lodge and minutes to SC and the Bay Area, this is mountain living at its finest. The custom log home is a true showpiece, featuring soaring open-beam ceilings, expansive windows, and wood finishes throughout. Natural light floods the spacious living and dining areas, while the immaculate kitchen, 2 beds and 2 full baths offer space for comfortable living. Bonus room. Step outside onto the large, mostly covered wraparound porch, ideal for morning coffee, evening sunsets, or simply soaking in views of the redwood ridge line and surrounding nature. Tucked away for optimal privacy is the original vintage structure, showcasing timeless craftsmanship with old-growth redwood, original hardwood floors, and a dramatic floor to ceiling stone hearth. With three bedrooms, two baths, and an open kitchen with bar seating flowing into the vaulted living and dining areas, this home radiates warmth and nostalgic character. Each home enjoys excellent separation and privacy, perfect for multi-generational living, guest accommodations, rental income, or a personal retreat.

133 Western AVE, Brookdale

Listed by Heidi Hart, 831-247-9410 from California Dreaming
(If provided) CoList: from

Sold listing courtesy of Darcy Thole from S1364

$975,000

Rare opportunity to assume a 2.75% VA loan with an approximate balance of $785,000 significantly below current market rates. Nestled in the redwoods of Brookdale, this mid-century modern 2BD/2BA cabin with a spacious loft features soaring windows, abundant natural light, and a seamless connection to nature. The updated kitchen includes all new appliances, complemented by a wood burning stove and new furnace for year-round comfort. Set on a private 0.91-acre lot, the property offers exceptional outdoor living with extensive fire-hardening, hardscaping, and curated landscaping. Enjoy an outdoor kitchen, hot tub, and multiple entertaining spaces. A large, flat upper area with fire road access provides potential for future development (buyer to verify). Additional highlights include: a new roof with a 10 year warranty, enclosed shed/workshop and additional garden shed, ample off-street parking, and basement storage. A turnkey mountain retreat combining modern upgrades, usable land, and a rare financing advantage just minutes from town and an easy commute to Santa Cruz or Silicon Valley.

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82040746 MLS

Rare opportunity to assume a 2.75% VA loan with an approximate balance of $785,000 significantly below current market rates. Nestled in the redwoods of Brookdale, this mid-century modern 2BD/2BA cabin with a spacious loft features soaring windows, abundant natural light, and a seamless connection to nature. The updated kitchen includes all new appliances, complemented by a wood burning stove and new furnace for year-round comfort. Set on a private 0.91-acre lot, the property offers exceptional outdoor living with extensive fire-hardening, hardscaping, and curated landscaping. Enjoy an outdoor kitchen, hot tub, and multiple entertaining spaces. A large, flat upper area with fire road access provides potential for future development (buyer to verify). Additional highlights include: a new roof with a 10 year warranty, enclosed shed/workshop and additional garden shed, ample off-street parking, and basement storage. A turnkey mountain retreat combining modern upgrades, usable land, and a rare financing advantage just minutes from town and an easy commute to Santa Cruz or Silicon Valley.

973 Forest WAY, Brookdale

Listed by Brielle Bariteau, 831-643-5965 from Vista Properties Inc
(If provided) CoList: from

Sold listing courtesy of Dave Stouder from EXPCA

$950,000

Sunny, flat and private, this gated Brookdale retreat is ideally located just across from the historic Brookdale Lodge, tucked back off Highway 9 on a quiet private road. Set among majestic redwoods yet filled with natural light, the property offers a rare blend of privacy, usability, and versatility. The main residence features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, all on a single level, with a spacious open floor plan and seamless flowideal for everyday living and entertaining. A flexible space allows for a den, dining, or creative use. Enhancing the property is a detached ADU, ideal for extended living, workspace, or income potential, with washer/dryer hookups and its own private yard. The gated, fully fenced, sun-drenched lot offers space to relax, entertain, and enjoy the peaceful setting, with ample parking for oversized vehicles or RVs. Recent improvements include a newer roof, fresh exterior paint, updated kitchen, and renovated primary bath, creating a move-in ready opportunity with room to personalize. Located in the heart of Brookdale with easy access to shops, dining, and nearby river access, this is a true lifestyle property.

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82045074 MLS

Sunny, flat and private, this gated Brookdale retreat is ideally located just across from the historic Brookdale Lodge, tucked back off Highway 9 on a quiet private road. Set among majestic redwoods yet filled with natural light, the property offers a rare blend of privacy, usability, and versatility. The main residence features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, all on a single level, with a spacious open floor plan and seamless flowideal for everyday living and entertaining. A flexible space allows for a den, dining, or creative use. Enhancing the property is a detached ADU, ideal for extended living, workspace, or income potential, with washer/dryer hookups and its own private yard. The gated, fully fenced, sun-drenched lot offers space to relax, entertain, and enjoy the peaceful setting, with ample parking for oversized vehicles or RVs. Recent improvements include a newer roof, fresh exterior paint, updated kitchen, and renovated primary bath, creating a move-in ready opportunity with room to personalize. Located in the heart of Brookdale with easy access to shops, dining, and nearby river access, this is a true lifestyle property.

11258 Center ST, Brookdale

Listed by Janie Hanson Team, 831-345-7921 from KW Thrive Santa Cruz
(If provided) CoList: from

Sold listing courtesy of Vicki Leisses from SGP

$795,000

Brookdale Mountain Retreat with Redwood Privacy, Expansive Deck, and Access to San Lorenzo Valley Favorites Home feels different beneath the redwoods. That feeling begins the moment you arrive at this peaceful Brookdale retreat, where fresh air, wooded surroundings, and a slower pace create an immediate sense of calm. Large front-facing windows bring in natural light and frame the greenery, giving the home a warm connection to its setting. Inside, the open-concept layout creates an easy flow for everyday living, gathering, and relaxing. The spacious deck extends the home outdoors, offering a natural place for morning coffee, quiet evenings, weekend meals, and time spent enjoying the redwood surroundings. Generous parking adds flexibility for guests, multiple vehicles, or everyday convenience. Ideally located between Ben Lomond and Boulder Creek, the home offers easy access to both towns, nearby amenities, Brookdale Lodge, Brookdale Diner, local hiking, recreation, and the natural beauty of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton. Blending privacy, nature, and convenience, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy the charm of Brookdale. This is not just a mountain home. This is where the San Lorenzo Valley lifestyle starts to feel peaceful, grounded, and easy to love.

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82041993 MLS

Brookdale Mountain Retreat with Redwood Privacy, Expansive Deck, and Access to San Lorenzo Valley Favorites Home feels different beneath the redwoods. That feeling begins the moment you arrive at this peaceful Brookdale retreat, where fresh air, wooded surroundings, and a slower pace create an immediate sense of calm. Large front-facing windows bring in natural light and frame the greenery, giving the home a warm connection to its setting. Inside, the open-concept layout creates an easy flow for everyday living, gathering, and relaxing. The spacious deck extends the home outdoors, offering a natural place for morning coffee, quiet evenings, weekend meals, and time spent enjoying the redwood surroundings. Generous parking adds flexibility for guests, multiple vehicles, or everyday convenience. Ideally located between Ben Lomond and Boulder Creek, the home offers easy access to both towns, nearby amenities, Brookdale Lodge, Brookdale Diner, local hiking, recreation, and the natural beauty of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton. Blending privacy, nature, and convenience, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy the charm of Brookdale. This is not just a mountain home. This is where the San Lorenzo Valley lifestyle starts to feel peaceful, grounded, and easy to love.

150 High ST, Brookdale

Listed by Mario Desantis, 831-291-0511 from Coldwell Banker Realty
(If provided) CoList: from

Sold listing courtesy of Heidi Hart from S2466

$749,000

Surrounded by nature, this sweet 2-bedroom home with an office offers flexible living and could easily be lived in like a 3-bedroom home. A large deck and inviting outdoor spaces create the perfect setting for relaxing, entertaining, or simply enjoying the birds, butterflies, and local wildlife. The flat, usable yard offers plenty of room for gardening, play, or homesteading, complete with a chicken coop and detached flex building ideal for storage, an art studio, or workshop. Inside, you'll find it freshly painted, warm hardwood floors and recently updated kitchen appliances. With ample parking, peaceful natural beauty in every direction, and a tucked-back setting that feels both private and welcoming, this special property captures the very best of mountain living.

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82044222 MLS

Surrounded by nature, this sweet 2-bedroom home with an office offers flexible living and could easily be lived in like a 3-bedroom home. A large deck and inviting outdoor spaces create the perfect setting for relaxing, entertaining, or simply enjoying the birds, butterflies, and local wildlife. The flat, usable yard offers plenty of room for gardening, play, or homesteading, complete with a chicken coop and detached flex building ideal for storage, an art studio, or workshop. Inside, you'll find it freshly painted, warm hardwood floors and recently updated kitchen appliances. With ample parking, peaceful natural beauty in every direction, and a tucked-back setting that feels both private and welcoming, this special property captures the very best of mountain living.

1500 River RD, Brookdale

Listed by Dani Scott, 831-837-7145 from Anderson Christie, Inc.
(If provided) CoList: Christine Clayton from Anderson Christie, Inc.

Sold listing courtesy of Adrianne Cunningham from S1364

$470,000

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.

ML82017384 MLS

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.

280 Sweetwater LN, Ben Lomond

Listed by MaryBeth McLaughlin, 831-252-4085 from Room Real Estate
(If provided) CoList: from

Sold listing courtesy of Dean Rositano from EXPCA

$195,000

Come hear the creek, feel the fresh air under the redwoods and see one of the most extraordinary swimming holes you may ever encounter and know this place is something rare. Set along a year round spring-fed waterway with an 8 foot waterfall, granite steps, and flagstone patios it's a private retreat shaped by nature. This property carries a thoughtfully prepared future. After losing their home in the CZU Fire, the sellers spent years completing geo and environmental reports, house plans, septic design, native plant restoration, and engineering for new vehicular and pedestrian bridges. Pre-clearances are in place for a 1,594sf 3BD/2BA home plus a future 680sf 1BD/1BA ADU. Water is connected, PG&E in process, gas, cable, and existing septic on site, along with salvaged brick from the original 1909 fireplace. Brookdale's history includes early filmmaking and the iconic Brookdale Lodge. In the 1990s this property became a filming location for Redwood Curtain, starring Jeff Daniels and John Lithgow. Its easy to fall in love with this property for the same reason so many have over the decades summers spent swimming, evenings around the stone fireplace, and the peaceful sounds of nature. A rare opportunity to build a new home in an old-soul setting unlike anything else on the market.

ML82040493 MLS

Come hear the creek, feel the fresh air under the redwoods and see one of the most extraordinary swimming holes you may ever encounter and know this place is something rare. Set along a year round spring-fed waterway with an 8 foot waterfall, granite steps, and flagstone patios it's a private retreat shaped by nature. This property carries a thoughtfully prepared future. After losing their home in the CZU Fire, the sellers spent years completing geo and environmental reports, house plans, septic design, native plant restoration, and engineering for new vehicular and pedestrian bridges. Pre-clearances are in place for a 1,594sf 3BD/2BA home plus a future 680sf 1BD/1BA ADU. Water is connected, PG&E in process, gas, cable, and existing septic on site, along with salvaged brick from the original 1909 fireplace. Brookdale's history includes early filmmaking and the iconic Brookdale Lodge. In the 1990s this property became a filming location for Redwood Curtain, starring Jeff Daniels and John Lithgow. Its easy to fall in love with this property for the same reason so many have over the decades summers spent swimming, evenings around the stone fireplace, and the peaceful sounds of nature. A rare opportunity to build a new home in an old-soul setting unlike anything else on the market.

11800 Clear Creek RD, Brookdale

Listed by MaryBeth McLaughlin, 831-252-4085 from Room Real Estate
(If provided) CoList: from

Sold listing courtesy of MaryBeth McLaughlin from ROOM

$150,000

Discover a rare opportunity to build your vision in one of Brookdales most magical settings, a serene creekside parcel surrounded by towering redwoods and rich history. This 0.27-acre property once held a 2,400 sq. ft., 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with a 900 sq. ft. garage, built in 1907 and lost in the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex fire. Clear Creek runs directly through the land, just like it famously flows through the historic dining hall of the Brookdale Lodge! The site offers a captivating and truly one-of-a-kind backdrop for a future home or retreat. Many fire-affected properties in the area have pursued streamlined recovery permitting, and this parcel may offer similar opportunities. Buyers are encouraged to explore buildability and permitting options directly with Santa Cruz County Planning during their due diligence. Whether you are restoring a historic footprint or envisioning something entirely new, this property offers peaceful surroundings, historic character, and rare potential all just moments from local markets, coffee shops, hiking trails, and coastal access. (A photo of the house before the fire is included.)

ML82027740 MLS

Discover a rare opportunity to build your vision in one of Brookdales most magical settings, a serene creekside parcel surrounded by towering redwoods and rich history. This 0.27-acre property once held a 2,400 sq. ft., 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with a 900 sq. ft. garage, built in 1907 and lost in the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex fire. Clear Creek runs directly through the land, just like it famously flows through the historic dining hall of the Brookdale Lodge! The site offers a captivating and truly one-of-a-kind backdrop for a future home or retreat. Many fire-affected properties in the area have pursued streamlined recovery permitting, and this parcel may offer similar opportunities. Buyers are encouraged to explore buildability and permitting options directly with Santa Cruz County Planning during their due diligence. Whether you are restoring a historic footprint or envisioning something entirely new, this property offers peaceful surroundings, historic character, and rare potential all just moments from local markets, coffee shops, hiking trails, and coastal access. (A photo of the house before the fire is included.)

11810 Clear Creek, Brookdale

Listed by MaryBeth McLaughlin, 831-252-4085 from Room Real Estate
(If provided) CoList: from

Sold listing courtesy of Adrienne West from C21MM

$6,000

Whether you're dreaming of weekend adventures or expanding your backyard playground, this versatile parcel in the heart of Brookdale offers endless possibilities. Hang a hammock beneath the redwoods, build a ropes course, create a hillside garden, raise chickens, or simply enjoy extra space to unwind in naturethis land invites imagination. The property features a mix of towering trees and sun-dappled clearings with gently sloped terrain ideal for creative outdoor uses or peaceful escapes. Just minutes from downtown Brookdale and a short drive to Boulder Creek and Felton, you'll enjoy easy access to local cafés, restaurants, and everyday amenities while still feeling tucked away in your own forest retreat.With its scenic setting and central San Lorenzo Valley location, this parcel offers more than just landits an opportunity to own an affordable slice of Santa Cruz mountain living.

ML82038068 MLS

Whether you're dreaming of weekend adventures or expanding your backyard playground, this versatile parcel in the heart of Brookdale offers endless possibilities. Hang a hammock beneath the redwoods, build a ropes course, create a hillside garden, raise chickens, or simply enjoy extra space to unwind in naturethis land invites imagination. The property features a mix of towering trees and sun-dappled clearings with gently sloped terrain ideal for creative outdoor uses or peaceful escapes. Just minutes from downtown Brookdale and a short drive to Boulder Creek and Felton, you'll enjoy easy access to local cafés, restaurants, and everyday amenities while still feeling tucked away in your own forest retreat.With its scenic setting and central San Lorenzo Valley location, this parcel offers more than just landits an opportunity to own an affordable slice of Santa Cruz mountain living.

0 Forest WAY, Brookdale

Listed by Dylan Linde, 831-275-7315 from Room Real Estate
(If provided) CoList: from

Sold listing courtesy of Dylan Linde from ROOM