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Amy Walker

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$ 679,000

Est. payment | -/mo

2 Beds

1 Bath

853 SqFt

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$ 679,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

2 Beds

1 Bath

853 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 853 sqft

Price per Sqft $796

MLS Listing ID ML82041091

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1905

Lot Size 10,759 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Tucked among the redwoods and set back from the road, this remodeled mountain retreat offers privacy, charm, and a remarkable story. Originally built in 1905 by early Brookdale resident Virginia Garland Ballen, a naturalist, writer and contributor to the movement that helped preserve Big Basin Redwoods, this home was known as 'The Call of the Wild' where Virginia hosted gatherings of writers, artists and early conservationists inspired by the Santa Cruz Mountains. Today the home blends that historic character with modern comfort. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, wood floors and a stone hearth create a warm and inviting living space while the updated kitchen features stone countertops and modern appliances. Outdoor living is central to the property with multiple seating areas, a large entertaining deck, a hot tub beneath the redwoods and a detached studio ideal for an office, art space, or guest overflow. The fully fenced property offers parking for multiple vehicles and a seasonal babbling brook that adds to the peaceful setting. This move-in ready home offers a rare blend of history and comfort just a short drive to Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz, the beaches, and hiking in Big Basin and Henry Cowell. A unique opportunity to own a piece of history in a setting that continues to inspire.

Location

State CA

County Santa Cruz

Zoning R-1-

Interior

Interior Features Dining Area

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling None

Fireplaces Type Free Standing, Gas, Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Microwave

Exterior

Private Pool false

Building

Story 1

Water Public

Architectural Style Cabin

Level or Stories One Story

New Construction No

Schools

School District San Lorenzo Valley Unified

Others

Tax ID 07905310000

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Listed by MaryBeth McLaughlin • Room Real Estate

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Amy Walker

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amywalker@caltel.com

+1(209) 588-6789

26 Copper Cove Dr, Copperopolis, CA, 95228, USA

11931 Highway 9 Boulder Creek, CA 95006

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11931 Highway 9