$699,000

11931 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006

2 beds |
1 bath |
853 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1905
10,759sqft lot
—— car garage
$819/sqft
Listed 1 day ago

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.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: April 1, 2026
Data Last Updated:: April 2, 2026 at 10:19PM
Listing Office:: Room Real Estate : (831) 234-6683
Listing Agent:: MaryBeth McLaughlin : 831-252-4085
MLS ID:: ML82041091

Appliances: DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
A/C: None
Heating: Fireplace(s)
Fireplace: Free StandingLiving RoomFireplace

Parking: Off StreetParking spaces: 0

Roofing: Composition
General: 1Concrete Perimeter

Originating MLS: CRMLS_MLSL
School District: Other
County: Santa Cruz

Zoning: R-1-1507905310000

Water: Public

Source: CRMLS_MLSL

This listing courtesy of MaryBeth McLaughlin , Room Real Estate

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Location

Schools Nearby

Boulder Creek Elementary

400 W Lomond St, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006

Grades KG-5

0.95 miles away

San Lorenzo Valley Middle School

7179 Hacienda Way, Felton, CA, 95018

Grades 6-8

3.74 miles away

Slvusd Charter

7101 Highway 9, Felton, CA, 95018

Grades KG-12

3.83 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.