Santa Cruz County Home & Community Information: December 2009

COMMUNITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY - SCOTTS VALLEY HOMES FOR SALE

Scotts Valley is a small city located in the County of Santa Cruz, nestled in the foothills between Santa Cruz and San Jose, right off Highway 17.  This location makes it a wonderful commute location for those employed in the Silicon Valley, San Jose areas.  With a relatively small population of under 12,000, Scotts Valley offers a small town feel with easy access to larger metropolitan areas.  Homes for sale in Scotts Valley range widely.

There are many great activities in Scotts Valley, like hiking in the nearby State Parks (one is Henry Cowell State Park, golfing (there is a small 9 hole course great for beginners Valley Gardens), mountain biking, and more.  There are many nice restaurants and you are close enough to Santa Cruz to enjoy the nightlife and beaches there as well.

Homes for sale in Scotts Valley really offer something for everyone.  There are traditional suburban neighborhoods close in to town and further out you can find some wonderful mountain estates.  Prices of these homes for sale can range widely from up to 5 million to the lower price range in the $300-$400k range.  It is not easy to find homes in this lower price range but with the increase in foreclosures lately there are some great buys out there.  The median sold price in November 2009 was $790,000, up just slightly from 1 year ago.

GRAPH OF MEDIAN PRICES OF HOMES FOR SALE IN SCOTTS VALLEY OVER 1 YEAR PERIOD NOV 08-NOV 09

Source:  Clarus Market Metrics

In short, Scotts Valley is a great community in a perfect location for those wanting to raise their families in a smaller town but not be too far from the action and work opportunities of larger cities.  Click here to Search for your Scotts Valley Home

WESTSIDE SANTA CRUZ OCEAN VIEW HOME FOR SALE

*This home sold in June 2010 for $1,350.000* For information about other Westside Santa Cruz Ocean View homes for sale or to see what your home is worth contact Jessica Wallace, Realtor at 831.419.9345  or cjess4homes@yahoo.com

This lovely ocean view home for sale on the Westside of Santa Cruz was just constructed this year!  Brand spanking new for all you new home lovers.  Walk only 2 blocks from this ocean view home for sale to Beautiful West Cliff Dr, one of the best places to walk in Santa Cruz County.  Enjoy the lifestlye of living by the beach in Santa Cruz.  You can walk or ride your bike to shopping, restaurants, wineries, world class Mountain Biking, and our local Organic Brewery.  There are many types of ocean view homes for sale in Santa Cruz County, really something for everyone.  Click here to Search for Your Santa Cruz Home

The features of this ocean view home for sale include 2 story entry with a sweeping staircase, radiant hardwood floor throughout, open living/kitchen/dining grand room, top of the line kitchen, granite counters.  The Master Bedroom Suite is incredible!  Featuring Ocean View Private Balcony, master bath with fireplace, marble, walk in closet, very peaceful and lightfilled.  There are not many new homes in the Santa Cruz area due to our lack of buildable land.  This ocean view home for sale is a real find with it's quality features and walk to the beach location.  4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms 3000 square feet. All this for only $1,595,000!

As your local Santa Cruz Realtor I would be happy to show you this lovely home and any other type of property that fits your needs.  Click here to Read my Client Testamonials

There are many types of ocean view homes for sale in Santa Cruz County for all price ranges and personal styles from Mountain Estates, small beach condos, Oceanfront Stunners, Traditional Craftsmans, cozy beach bungalows . . .  Please feel free to Contact Me

Jessica Wallace, Realtor

(831) 419-9345

CJess4Homes@yahoo.com

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