Home | Santa Cruz County | Brookdale | 95007 | 973 Forest Way
MLS: ML82040746 | Status: Active | Price: $895,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 2
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 1,701 | 0.906 | 1948 |
| Date | Time | Hosted By |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, April 4 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Brielle Bariteau |
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.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML82040746 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Days on Site | 6 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Dining Room | Dining Area |
| Family Room | Separate Family Room |
| Fireplace | Wood Stove |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Gas, Wall Furnace |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Foundation | Crawl Space |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Off-Street Parking, Garage: 0 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | San Lorenzo Valley Unified |
| High School District | San Lorenzo Valley Unified |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | R-1-1AC |
Brielle Bariteau
Vista Properties Inc
License #: 02081327
Phone: (831) 643-5965
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Creek Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.58 mi | 9 |
| San Lorenzo Valley Middle School | public | 6-8 | 3.14 mi | 6 |
| San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.23 mi | 6 |
| Ludlow Preschool | public | UG | 3.25 mi | N/A |
| San Lorenzo Valley High School | public | 9-12 | 3.29 mi | 8 |
| Bonny Doon Elementary School | public | K-6 | 3.73 mi | 6 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 Saint Francis Dr | $799,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,166 | Active |
| 9913 Alba Rd | $745,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,250 | Active |
| 954 Scenic Way | $899,999 | 2 | 2 | 1,314 | Active |
| 141 Monte Vista Ln | $899,000 | 3 | 1/1 | 1,819 | Active |
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