$425,000

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.