$1,595,000
Price
3,412 Sq. Ft.
$467 / Sq. Ft.
3,412
Sq. Ft.
$467
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Scotts Valley Stunner! Nestled in a peaceful cul-de-sac and bathed in south sunlight; this beautifully renovated 3bd, 2bth home (+ 4th bd option) -AND- 1bd, 1bth guest house (850 sf offers the perfect blend of rural serenity and modern luxury. Just 1 mile from town, and set on 1.2 acres with sweeping fiews, the main house features an open floor plan, vaulted beam ceilings, a grand fireplace, wide plank floors, and a striking central staircase. Step into a spacious, open entry, living room, dining...Scotts Valley Stunner! Nestled in a peaceful cul-de-sac and bathed in south sunlight; this beautifully renovated 3bd, 2bth home (+ 4th bd option) -AND- 1bd, 1bth guest house (850 sf offers the perfect blend of rural serenity and modern luxury. Just 1 mile from town, and set on 1.2 acres with sweeping fiews, the main house features an open floor plan, vaulted beam ceilings, a grand fireplace, wide plank floors, and a striking central staircase. Step into a spacious, open entry, living room, dining room, chef's kitchen with food and butlers' pantries, perfect for entertaining. You'll also find a spacious bd with walk-in closet and private entrance, an office, gym, laundry room, and extra storage room. Upstairs, a huge primary bd with stunning views, and walk-in closet. The bathroom has a spa-like soaking tub, towel warmer, bidet, & dual vanity. A third oversized bd with double closets. The gym can easily be converted to a 4th bd or garage. Step outside to a welcoming wraparound yard, fire pit, spa, lawns, fountain, plus a 4,000+ sq ft additional yard area (for pool, sport court or horses). The charming 1bd/1ba guest house used for family or $3200 rental or work-from-home space. Enjoy top-rated schools, parks, shops, and a warm community vibe. Appraised 2024 for $1,750,000!
  1. Listed by Laurie Petruzzi • DRE #01293614 • Brokerage DRE #00793982 • David Lyng Real Estate • 831-246-0344

Property Details for 423 Nelson Road

MLS City Name
SCOTTS VALLEY
Building Type
Detached
Style
Ranch
Garage Spaces
4
Parking Spaces
20
View
Mountains, Orchard
Cross Street
Lockhart Gulch R
LISTING UPDATED: 01/05/2026 03:20 AM

Property Details for 423 Nelson Road

StatusActive
MLS #ML82013799
Days on Compass182
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1969
Lot Size1.21 AC / 52,790 SF
CountySanta Cruz County

Location

Listing Courtesy of David Lyng Real Estate, Laurie Petruzzi, DRE #01293614
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Building Information for 423 Nelson Road

Stories2Year Built1969Building Size-Lot Size1.21 AC / 52,790 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,468 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,774

Property Taxes

$694

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 423 Nelson Road

Features
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Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Storage, Workshop
  • Bathroom: Bidet, Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Stall Shower - 2+, Updated Bath
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Dining Bar
  • Family Room: Other
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Hookups - Ice Maker, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 3
Features
  • Amenities: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet
  • Communications: Cable TV
  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Insulation - Floor, Sealed Crawlspace, Skylight, Tankless Water Heater, Walls Insulated
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Laundry: Dryer, Gas Hookup, In Utility Room, Inside, Washer
  • Living SqFt: 3412
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Connected
  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Propane On Site, Public Utilities
  • Water: Water Filter - Owned, Well - Domestic, Other
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle
  • Garage Max: 4
  • Garage Min: 4
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Exterior: Double Pane Windows
  • Area Text: Scotts Valley
  • Property Faces: Southeast
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Other
  • Street Number: 423
  • Street Name: Nelson Rd.
  • Area ID: 39
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Structure SqFt: 3412
  • Structure SqFt Source: Other
  • Age: 56
Development Information
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame
  • Zoning Detail: R-1-15
Location Information
  • City Limits: No
  • Directions: Mt. Hermon Rd. to Lockhart Gulch Rd. 1/3 mile right on Nelson 1/3 mile left up driveway then left at orchard.
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 070-181-62/070-081-61
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: SCOTTS VALLEY
  • City Postal ID: 66
  • Postal Code: 95066
  • Elementary School: 861
  • Elementary School District: 860
  • Middle School Text: Scotts Valley Middle
  • High School District Text: Scotts Valley Unified
  • High School Text: Scotts Valley High
Lot Information
  • Fencing: Partial Cross Fenced
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space, Quake Bracing, Sealed Crawlspace
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Lot Acres: 1.21
  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Down, Views
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Other
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Storage Shed / Structure

Property History for 423 Nelson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 29, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82013799

$1,595,000
Nov 29, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82013799

$1,595,000
Sep 25, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82013799

$1,640,000
Sep 25, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82013799

$1,640,000
Jul 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82013799

$1,650,000
Jul 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82013799

$1,650,000
Feb 25, 2019

Sold

EBRD #ML81740296

$1,000,000
Feb 25, 2019

Sold

MLSListings #ML81740296

$1,000,000
Feb 25, 2019

Pending

EBRD #ML81740296

Feb 25, 2019

Pending

MLSListings #ML81740296

Feb 25, 2019

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81740296

$1,000,000
Feb 25, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81740296

$1,000,000
Dec 9, 2010

Withdrawn

RESFAR #80956569

$696,000
Nov 7, 2010

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML80956569

Nov 7, 2010

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML80956569

$696,000
Oct 27, 2010

Price Change

RESFAR #80205543

$499,000
Dec 9, 2009

Price Change

RESFAR #80956569

$799,000
Dec 9, 2009

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80956569

$696,000
Dec 9, 2009

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80956569

$799,000
Dec 9, 2009

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80956569

$799,000
Oct 6, 2002

Withdrawn

RESFAR #80205543

Sep 30, 2002

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML80205543

Sep 30, 2002

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML80205543

Feb 6, 2002

Price Change

RESFAR #80205543

$549,000
Feb 6, 2002

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80205543

$499,000
Feb 6, 2002

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80205543

$549,000
Feb 6, 2002

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80205543

$549,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/29/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82013799

$1,595,000
11/29/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82013799

$1,595,000
09/25/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82013799

$1,640,000
09/25/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82013799

$1,640,000
07/08/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82013799

$1,650,000
07/08/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82013799

$1,650,000
02/25/2019

Sold

EBRD #ML81740296

$1,000,000
02/25/2019

Sold

MLSListings #ML81740296

$1,000,000
02/25/2019

Pending

EBRD #ML81740296

02/25/2019

Pending

MLSListings #ML81740296

02/25/2019

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81740296

$1,000,000
02/25/2019

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81740296

$1,000,000
12/09/2010

Withdrawn

RESFAR #80956569

$696,000
11/07/2010

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML80956569

11/07/2010

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML80956569

$696,000
10/27/2010

Price Change

RESFAR #80205543

$499,000
12/09/2009

Price Change

RESFAR #80956569

$799,000
12/09/2009

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80956569

$696,000
12/09/2009

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80956569

$799,000
12/09/2009

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80956569

$799,000
10/06/2002

Withdrawn

RESFAR #80205543

09/30/2002

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML80205543

09/30/2002

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML80205543

02/06/2002

Price Change

RESFAR #80205543

$549,000
02/06/2002

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80205543

$499,000
02/06/2002

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80205543

$549,000
02/06/2002

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80205543

$549,000

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

Public Records for 423 Nelson Road

Taxable ValueLand$464,049Additions$217,250Total$681,299
Tax Record2025$8,325 ($694 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,846 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,846 SqFtLot Size53,100 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1967ZoningRACountySANTA CRUZAPN070-181-62Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 423 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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423 Nelson Road is a single family home for sale in Scotts Valley, CA 95066. This property was listed for sale on July 8, 2025 by David Lyng Real Estate, it's currently listed at $1,595,000. It has been on the market for a total of 182 days and was last sold on February 25, 2019. This listing's school district is Scotts Valley Unified School District. Nearby schools include Brook Knoll Elementary School, Scotts Valley Middle School and Scotts Valley High School. 423 Nelson Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 3,412 sqft single family home built in 1969.

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