Last Sold Price
3 beds2,188 sqft$697/sqft
178 Nelson Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

  1. Listed by Jeanne Jensen Shada • DRE #00606749 • Brokerage DRE #00606749 • Scotts Valley Propty Mgmt. • 831-247-3253

Property Details for 178 Nelson Road

Status
MLS #
ML81884667
Days on Compass
7
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1989
Lot Size
1.04 AC / 45,215 SF
MLS City Name
SCOTTS VALLEY
Building Type
Detached
Garage Spaces
2
Cross Street
Lockhart Gulch

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,500,000

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

100.3%

Scotts Valley, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Scotts Valley Propty Mgmt., Jeanne Jensen Shada, DRE #00606749

Sold By Real Estate Experts, Christa Nielsen, DRE #02033382; Real Estate Experts, Nneka Jenkins, DRE #01989776

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Building Information for 178 Nelson Road

Stories2Year Built1989Building Size-Lot Size1.04 AC / 45,215 SF

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Property Information for 178 Nelson Road

Features
Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office
  • Bedrooms: 3.0
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Hookups - Gas, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Electric
  • Possible Bedrooms: .00
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
Features
  • Amenities: Garden Window, High Ceiling, Inverted Floor Plan, Open Beam Ceiling, Security Gate, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Family Room, Free Standing, Wood Burning, Wood Stove
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Gas Hookup, In Utility Room, Inside
  • Living SqFt: 2188
  • Pool: No
  • Security Features: Security Gate
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Propane On Site
  • Water: Well - Shared
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Parking Area
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Scotts Valley
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Other
  • Street Number: 178
  • Street Name: Nelson
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 39
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Structure SqFt: 2188
  • Structure SqFt Source: Other
  • Age: 33
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: RA
Location Information
  • Directions: Take Mt Hermon Road to Lockhart Gulch. Take the second right onto Nelson Rd. Property has a long driveway, push gate open.
  • Parcel Number: 070-212-30
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: SCOTTS VALLEY
  • City Postal ID: 66
  • Postal Code: 95066
  • Elementary School District: 860
  • High School District Text: Scotts Valley Unified
Lot Information
  • Current Rent: $0
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Lot Acres: 1.04
  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Other
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Dog Run / Kennel, Sprinklers - Auto, Storage Shed / Structure
Listing Info
Rental Info
  • Lease Type: Net

Property History for 178 Nelson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 3, 2022

Sold

EBRD #ML81884667

$1,525,000
May 3, 2022

Sold

EBRD #ML81884667

$525,000
May 3, 2022

Sold

RESFAR #81884667

$1,525,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/03/2022

Sold

EBRD #ML81884667

$1,525,000
05/03/2022

Sold

EBRD #ML81884667

$525,000
05/03/2022

Sold

RESFAR #81884667

$1,525,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 178 Nelson Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,113,823Additions$536,886Total$1,650,709
Tax Record2025$18,764 ($1,564 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,659 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,659 SqFtStories2Lot Size45,215 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1989Year Renovated1989ZoningRACountySANTA CRUZAPN070-212-30-000

Schools near 178 Nelson Road

This home is within Scotts Valley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Brook Knoll Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Scotts Valley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Scotts Valley High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Scotts Valley Propty Mgmt., Jeanne Jensen Shada, DRE #00606749

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