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listing_id: ML81993995
status: Closed
price: 2100000
beds: 5
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 3750
sqft_lot: 23315
lot_acres: 0.535
year_built: 1983
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "217 Southwood Dr"
city: Scotts Valley
state: CA
zip: 95066
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 37.053348
lng: -122.000368
days_on_market: 391
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Christy Niemeyer"
list_office: "David Lyng Real Estate"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 438-2455"
list_agent_license: 02001675
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Scotts Valley | 95066 | 217 Southwood Dr

217 Southwood Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

MLS: ML81993995 | Status: Sold | Price: $2,100,000
Beds/Baths: 5 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
5 3 3,750 0.535 1983

Remarks

An incredible opportunity to call this private and peaceful hilltop 5 bed/3 bath 3750 sf retreat your home. Just minutes to the freeway and walking-distance to some of the amazing amenities of the community of Scotts Valley, including award-winning schools, parks, trails, restaurants and more. The tiled entryway leads to the grand formal living/dining room, boasting vaulted ceilings and a wall of windows showcasing stunning panoramic mountain and ocean views. Enjoy relaxing and entertaining family and friends on the wrap-around deck where you will see the sun rise over Loma Prieta and set over the Monterey Bay. The updated kitchen with breakfast nook leads to a cozy family room. The main floor features a spacious primary bedroom with en-suite and walk-in closet, two full bedrooms, a full bath, and a laundry room. Upstairs is a loft office/bonus room and additional bedroom with massive closet storage. Downstairs you will find a bedroom, full bath, and living space creating an ideal guest quarters, or potential ADU with its separate entrance! The sprawling just over 1/2 acre lot has a new hot tub and fenced garden with a shed and greenhouse. The home is energy-efficient with solar and dual-paned windows throughout. Don't miss this chance to own a piece of paradise in Scotts Valley!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81993995
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Loft Bedroom, Walk-in Closet, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Granite, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tile, Tub, Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen Island
Appliances Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Breakfast Nook, Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
Family Room Separate Family Room
Flooring Laminate, Tile, Wood
Laundry Hookup - Gas Dryer, In Utility Room
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab, Crawl Space, Quake Bracing
Pool Spa/Hot Tub

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Scotts Valley Unified
High School District Scotts Valley Unified
Sewer Private Sewer
Water Public
Zoning SFR

Contact Information

Christy Niemeyer
David Lyng Real Estate
License #: 02001675
Phone: (408) 438-2455

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Vine Hill Elementary School public K-5 1.00 mi 7
Scotts Valley High School public 9-12 1.33 mi 8
Scotts Valley Middle School public 6-8 1.42 mi 7
Happy Valley Elementary School public K-6 2.04 mi 6
Brook Knoll Elementary School public K-5 3.04 mi 7
Mountain Elementary School public K-6 3.39 mi 9
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School public K-5 3.70 mi 7
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 4.33 mi 8
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School public K-5 4.48 mi 6
San Lorenzo Valley High School public 9-12 4.52 mi 8
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School public 6-8 4.57 mi 6
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 4.58 mi N/A
Harbor High School public 9-12 4.66 mi 7
Ludlow Preschool public UG 4.66 mi N/A
Soquel High School public 9-12 4.81 mi 9
Branciforte Middle School public 6-8 4.84 mi 9
Special Education Preschool public UG 4.87 mi N/A
Ocean Alternative Education Center public K-8 4.87 mi 7
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 4.90 mi 5
Main Street Elementary School public K-5 4.97 mi 7

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Christy Niemeyer, (408) 438-2455.