Boulder Creek Land for Sale

Boulder Creek Land for Sale

**Discover the Charm of Boulder Creek, California: Your Gateway to Nature and Opportunity**

Nestled in the heart of the majestic Santa Cruz Mountains, Boulder Creek, California, is a hidden gem that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and small-town charm. With its lush forests, babbling creeks, and stunning mountain vistas, Boulder Creek is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The community is known for its friendly atmosphere, vibrant local culture, and a rich history that dates back to the gold rush era.

Boulder Creek is not just a picturesque location; it also boasts a variety of amenities, including quaint shops, delightful eateries, and community events that foster a strong sense of belonging. The nearby Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park offers miles of hiking trails, perfect for exploring the towering redwoods and diverse wildlife that call this area home.

For those looking to invest in their future, Boulder Creek presents a fantastic opportunity with land for sale. Imagine building your dream home amidst the towering trees and serene landscapes, where you can wake up to the sounds of nature and enjoy the tranquility of mountain living. Whether you envision a cozy cabin or a modern retreat, the available parcels of land offer the perfect canvas for your vision.

Embrace the lifestyle that Boulder Creek has to offer, where adventure and relaxation coexist harmoniously. With its prime location in Santa Cruz County, this charming community is waiting for you to make it your own. Don’t miss out on the chance to own a piece of this enchanting area—your dream home starts here!

Newest Boulder Creek Land for Sale

Bear Creek Road, Boulder Creek
$439,000
ML82063546 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Dont let the address fool you, this is a rural mountain property tucked away off Bear Creek Road, down a gated private road, offering 71+ acres of forest, privacy and adventure. County records confirm 71.119 acres with TP (Timber Production) zoning. An existing nonconforming off-grid cabin is nestled among the redwoods with a covered porch and deck overlooking the forest. It needs a deep clean and some love, but could shine as a rustic mountain retreat. Explore old trails throughout the property, including what the seller reports was once an approximately 2-mile dirt-bike track. Reestablish them for hiking, biking, dog walking or exploring your own piece of the mountains. On an upper flat area, shipping containers and a covered work/storage area provide room for tools, equipment and gear. Water is a special feature, with two springs reportedly running year-round plus a seasonal spring. County mapping identifies intermittent and perennial streams. Two 500-gallon water tanks are included. And then there are the fun surprises: a flat area large enough for a helicopter pad. TP zoning provides significant property-tax advantages. Whether a private recreational escape, forestry property or off-grid mountain getaway, this is a place with room to wander, explore and make it your own.

Bear Creek Road, Boulder Creek
Stewart Street, Boulder Creek
$5,000
ML82062109 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to 0 Stewart Street (12,128 sqft), a wooded vacant land parcel tucked into the Boulder Creek community just minutes from The Sawmill and downtown. While the parcel is not considered buildable, it offers plenty of possibilities for recreational or accessory use. Set up a hammock, create a garden, enjoy your own private patch of redwoods, use it for outdoor storage, or simply hold onto a piece of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The property features classic mountain terrain with mature trees, shade, and filtered sunlight. A unique opportunity for someone looking for an affordable slice of Boulder Creek close to town.

Stewart Street, Boulder Creek
680 Hartman Creek, Boulder Creek
$425,000
ML82061481 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Tucked away along a private mountain ridge, this exceptional rural property offers gorgeous views, abundant sunshine, remarkable privacy, and an impressive expanse of flat, usable landa rare combination in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The broad, sun-drenched ridgetop creates an incredible sense of openness and provides room to dream, with a level area expansive enough to accommodate a helicopter landing. Excellent sun exposure offers tremendous potential for solar and a more self-sufficient mountain lifestyle, while the peaceful setting feels worlds away from the pace of Silicon Valley. Gated access adds to the sense of privacy and seclusion, with a gravel road and established road association providing access to the property. A shared well is already in place, and numerous additional improvements have been completed, giving the next owner a valuable head start toward creating their vision. Whether imagined as a private mountain retreat, recreational escape, or future homesite, this is a special opportunity to own a substantial piece of the Santa Cruz Mountains with the space, sunshine, serenity and natural beauty that are increasingly difficult to find. All within the highly sought-after Los Gatos School District.

680 Hartman Creek, Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek
$85,000
ML82061005 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Opportunity to own a unique collection of seven vacant parcels in Boulder Creek, totaling approximately 1.60 acres and offered together. The parcels are located along Scenic Drive and offer a peaceful wooded setting in the San Lorenzo Valley. A great opportunity to own scenic land in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Buyer to verify intended use, access, utilities, and development potential with the appropriate agencies.

Boulder Creek
604 Acorn Drive, Boulder Creek
$110,000
ML82060756 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Gorgeous and sunny lot with trees all around, this parcel is ready for your imagination! Theres a little pond with a small seasonal stream on one end and it's only 4 minutes from downtown Boulder Creek. Once home to a lovely 2 bed/1bath family residence, thanks to the CZU fire, all that remains is this beautiful landscape ready for it's next Owners. Water is supplied by the Forest Springs IMA as well as access to the community pool. They also maintain the neighborhood roads. Existing Septic system passed inspection when home was bought back in 2003 and also in 2021 but will need a Buyer who is willing to take on inspecting the current system. Owners did get temporary pre-clearances post CZU fire for septic, electrical and water. Please note ** 5th Wheel will need to be removed. Seller is unable to do so. Buyer would be taking on that responsibility and Seller would be willing to discuss concessions for that inconvienence. Also, Bigfoot Homes in Santa Cruz is a great resource for helping folks with feasibility studies, permit support and they offer full start to finish building services if you'd like help in seeing what could be done here.

604 Acorn Drive, Boulder Creek
1130 Blue Ridge Drive, Boulder Creek
$58,000
ML82057152 MLS ⋅ Active Status
1.18 acres in the redwoods at the top of Blue Ridge Dr, a paved road minutes from downtown Boulder Creek. Over an acre of green, mature forest with redwood groves, ferns and filtered sun. There is a level clearing among the trees, and two parking spots at the road. Electricity, water and a septic system are available. This is your private redwood park: trees to walk under, a clearing to sit in, quiet, with your name on the deed. Summer fog drifts through the canopy in the mornings, and the light shifts through the trees all day. Walk the hillside, picnic in the clearing, photograph the groves, or sit still until the forest forgets you are there. This property includes five lots from the original Redwood Grove map, the old survey that gave this neighborhood its name, folded into one parcel. City families started buying summer land in these mountains more than a century ago, and this is the ground they came for. Down the road, the San Lorenzo River runs through town, more than 80 miles of trails wind through Big Basin, and the beaches of Santa Cruz are about half an hour away. Boulder Creek has been the gateway to Big Basin, California's first state park, since 1902.

1130 Blue Ridge Drive, Boulder Creek
& 06 Branson, Boulder Creek
$418,000
ML82054840 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Looking for a massive California property to build your new home on? A recreational retreat in the redwoods? Or an opportunity to have your own motorcycle/ATV trails? This remarkable multi-parcel property, which has generated over $3M in timber revenue in just the past two years, is ready for its next chapter. Spanning acres of natural beauty, the land features a network of trails and roads ideal for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, or exploring by ATV. A seasonal creek meanders through the property, offering the perfect spot to relax and cool off after a scenic day outdoors. With multiple sunny build sites, a PG&E power pole at the street, and room to create your vision, this property is a homesteader's dream in the making. Picture mornings gathering fresh eggs from your own coop, and spreading homemade jam from fruit grown right here over warm sourdough toast. The sellers have owned this property for over 60 years, a testament to how special it truly is. Opportunities like this are rare to create your own idyllic lifestyle in the highly desirable Santa Cruz Mountains. Don't miss your chance to make it yours!

& 06 Branson, Boulder Creek
Deer Creek (Lot 21) Road, Boulder Creek
$229,000
ML82054594 MLS ⋅ Active Status
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.

Deer Creek (Lot 21) Road, Boulder Creek
18770 Kelly (Mustang Mesa), Boulder Creek
$275,000
ML82053862 MLS ⋅ Active Status
A beautiful private mountain property with a nice sunny flat build ready area with existing apricot, nectarine, peach, and 2 plum trees. The property slopes with several flat slightly shaded areas potential for building, surrounded by mostly oak, madrone, and redwood trees across property. The road is paved and power is available. Existing well and septic with current inspection report available. Septic is good, but needs upgrades as per new county requirements. Just minutes from Highway 17 access (approx 8 miles), or downtown Boulder Creek (approx 5 miles).

18770 Kelly (Mustang Mesa), Boulder Creek
1131 Rambling Road, Boulder Creek
$219,000
ML82051710 MLS ⋅ Active Status
At the end of a quiet country road, where the pavement gives way to towering redwoods and the sounds of nature take over, you'll find a rare opportunity to create something truly special. Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the redwoods, sits a rare opportunity to build your dream in one of the area's most inspiring settings. Once home to a beautiful custom residence lost in the CZU Fire, the property is ready for its next chapter with valuable entitlements to help bring your vision to life. Offering a wonderful balance of sun and forest, the land feels like a private fairy tale. Wander through your own woodland sanctuary, create trails, build play spaces, or simply enjoy what feels like an unlimited backyard. The former home site offers flat, usable space, on nearly 5 acres, an increasingly rare find in the mountains. Located in a welcoming neighborhood where many neighbors are rebuilding and investing in the future, here's your chance to be part of a resilient mountain community. Peaceful and private, yet conveniently located for commuting to Silicon Valley or the coast, this property offers the best of both worlds. If you've been dreaming of a magical redwood retreat with room to roam, imagine, and create, this place is ready to inspire your next adventure.

1131 Rambling Road, Boulder Creek
Bear Creek Road, Boulder Creek
$159,000
ML82051288 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Nestled in the Los Gatos Mountains, this gated 5-acre parcel offers breathtaking Monterey Bay views and a serene, tucked-away setting that feels worlds away from it all. Whether you are seeking a peaceful retreat, a weekend escape, or a private place to connect with nature, this unique property provides a rare opportunity to own a slice of mountain paradise. Conveniently located with easy access and just 20 minutes from downtown Los Gatos, the property combines privacy with accessibility. Enjoy a stroll to nearby David Bruce Winery, take in the stunning sunsets over the bay, and explore the beauty of the surrounding mountains. The sellers have completed preliminary feasibility work, providing a valuable starting point for future exploration. Come experience the tranquility, views, and possibilities this special property has to offer.

Bear Creek Road, Boulder Creek
154 Leafwood Drive, Boulder Creek
$50,000
ML82050807 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Rare opportunity to create your custom mountain retreat in the stunning Santa Cruz Mountains. Surrounded by towering redwoods and majestic oaks, this beautiful homesite offers privacy, serenity, and the natural beauty that defines mountain living. Located in the desirable Forest Springs community, just minutes from the shops, restaurants, and conveniences of downtown Boulder Creek. The previous home was lost in the 2020 CZU Fire, presenting a unique chance to build anew. Per county guidelines, a new owner may be eligible to rebuild an in-kind residence through the expedited Recovery Permit Process established for properties impacted by the fire. Don't miss this chance to bring your vision to life in one of the area's most scenic settings. No reports from current seller are available. New Buyer to verify all the Information with the county.

154 Leafwood Drive, Boulder Creek
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