affordable homes near silicon valley: Santa Cruz and San Lorenzo Valley: Real estate market update July 2019
- 07/09/19 02:40 PM
AFFORDABLE HOMES NEAR THE SILICON VALLEY: With average single family home prices of $1 to $1.5 million across the Bay Area, affordability concerns continue to push people who work in the Silicon Valley to seek affordable housing anywhere within about an hour’s commute. The San Lorenzo Valley sparkles with some of the most attractive prices anywhere in the greater bay area, within just about a 45 minute to 1 hour commute to most major employers (Apple, Alphabet (Google), Facebook, Netflix…). For those who prefer a small city, Scotts Valley offers a quick commute, followed by Santa Cruz with its great beaches, … (9 comments)
affordable homes near silicon valley: Santa Cruz and San Lorenzo Valley current housing shortage
- 01/12/18 02:15 PM
Santa Cruz and San Lorenzo Valley real estate report 2017 to 2018. This might offend a few people, but, honestly, most of the 27 affordable Santa Cruz County homes for sale (priced under $600,000) right now are pretty bad. I wouldn't recommend them for you, your sister, your aunt or your uncle…although a few might work for grandparents ready to live in a retirement community. You’re going to need an experienced, boots-on-the-ground REALTOR® like me helping you save time sifting through this chaff. That said, there are a few worth considering. Those sell quickly!
Anything decent, priced appropriately, is quickly circled … (6 comments)
affordable homes near silicon valley: 13592 Big Basin Way: Open Sunday 11/19: Vintage Home on Boulder Creek!
- 11/16/17 03:08 PM
Open Sunday November 11th from 1-4 pm Just a few blocks from town, this wonderful vintage home sits on about 1/2 acre that borders the town's namesake: beautiful Boulder Creek. Imagine spending your holidays relaxing or entertaining in the lodge-like great room with vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace, and hardwood floors.
This great room features period details including French doors with the old wavy glass panes, glass door knobs, tudor style open beams highlighting the vaulted ceilings, and tall, double pane picture windows embracing the redwoods, maples, flowering Japanese magnolia & dogwood trees, and ferns. Just off the great room, the kitchen is tastefully updated with … (9 comments)
affordable homes near silicon valley: Santa Cruz Real Estate Market Report - October 2017
- 11/03/17 01:15 PM
Real estate prices in Santa Cruz: through the 3rd Quarter of 2017, home prices rose in most neighborhoods, then softened slightly in October. This real estate market report summarizes prices for San Lorenzo Valley real estate, and 2017 real estate trends in the cities of Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz. PRICES Like the soft rains and yellow maple leaves dancing in the light breezes of fall, average single family home prices in the San Lorenzo Valley feel like they may be cooling off after years of hot double digit appreciation. In the chart above you'll see many areas had single digit appreciation during the 3rd … (0 comments)
affordable homes near silicon valley: Must see charming home-15305 Fern Ave Boulder Creek
- 09/25/17 04:53 PM
Welcome home to tranquility amidst sun-dappled ferns and redwoods. At $565,000 this Boulder Creek charmer costs about 1/3 the average price of a home in Santa Clara County, yet it's only about 50 minute's commute from Silicon Valley employers like Google and Apple, and 30 minutes to the beach. Enjoy the main level’s open floor plan highlighted by skylights and gleaming redwood beam ceilings, a fireplace and floor to ceiling picture windows in the living room, plus an efficient woodstove between the dining room and kitchen.
With its incredible counter space, wall of windows, and stainless appliances, the kitchen will delight any cook.
You’ll … (14 comments)
affordable homes near silicon valley: SOLD! 580 Burnside Bend, Boulder Creek "the inside scoop!"
- 09/28/16 07:25 AM
Here's your opportunity to own a Private & Sunny home with Amazing Views! Don't miss the Open House this Sunday, October 2nd, from 1-4 pm. You'll feel like you're on vacation living in this Nature Lovers' Paradise...(see video of Boulder Creek towards the end)... where you can choose to relax in the hammock under the trees, sunbathe on the deck, or drink in the sunsets or the stars from your incredibly private hot tub.
Literally located at the end of the road, this 3/4+ acre property has been visited by over 70+ species of birds and 20 species of mammals, over the years, … (15 comments)
The Santa Cruz Mountains and San Lorenzo Valley are an affordable housing alternative compared to the hectic Silicon Valley and greater Bay Area real estate markets which experienced rapid appreciation in the range of 20% during 2012. With gas prices having fallen, more working people are willing to make the 30-45 minute commute. They feel it’s a great trade-off … (1 comments)
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