15220 Upper Ellen Rd, Los Gatos, CA, 95033
About This Home
GATED COMMUNITY | HUGE VIEWS LEAVE GUESTS SPEECHLESS | FORTIFIED FOR MTN. LIVING A perfect retreat home! For people who like to be social with their neighbors, or, enjoy the serene privacy above the tree tops. Imagine seeing inspirational, sweeping views from most of your living spaces. When the seller's weren't commuting to Mtn. View 3x's/week along the mtn. backroads or lounging at home, they loved; swimming & dining at the Trout Farm Inn, the Felton Farmer's Market, shopping in Downtown LG. But among their favorite experiences? Finishing work on a Friday and heading to the beach with the pups, just 15.5mi. to Santa Cruz. Work from home is easy with 2 separate offices plus great internet. Simplicity with the Primary suite & 1 bdrm on the ground floor. Wood paneled Family Rm could be an elegant Dining Rm. or Library! Fenced backyard has easy maintenance fake-grass, you can exercise in the resistance pool, or soak in the hot tub enjoying big views. Addt'l sunset & star gazing deck (get your telescope ready!) is outfitted with power. Important infrastructure: Solar offsets energy cost, battery storage, whole house backup gen., UV water system & private water, mini-splits for zoned heat / cooling, EV charger. Lrg. outbuilding. Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and Grubhub/Doordash friendly.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1988
Materials
- Foundation: Raised,Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Cooktop,Dishwasher,Exhaust Fan,Built In Oven/Range,Refrigerator,Trash Compactor
- Laundry features: Inside
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, StallShower2plus, FullonGroundFloor, PrimaryOversizedTub
Bedroom
- Features: WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Dining Room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom, Skylights
Family Room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Features
- High Ceilings,One Or More Skylights,Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Slate
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Living Room,Primary Bedroom,Other Location,Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Fireplace(s),Individual Room Controls
- Cooling features: Zoned
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,798
- Total interior livable area: 3,798 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, ExhaustFan
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 09114151000
- Zoning: SU
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Pool features: Above Ground,Pool Cover,Pool/Spa Combo
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio,Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard,Barbecue,Fenced,Storage Shed Structure
- Spa features: Cover,Pool/SpaCombo
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Lot size: 6.36 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached,Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Landslide
- Wildfire
- Earthquake
- Inland Flooding
- Heat Wave
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Santa Cruz County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $10,102 | $121,224 |
| Home Insurance * | $709 | $8,508 |
| Property Taxes | $1,834 | $22,008 |
| Electricity | $814 | $9,773 |
| Total | $13,459 | $161,508 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-25 | Price change | $1,998,000 |
| 2026-02-20 | Listed for sale | $2,150,000 |
| 2021-07-30 | Sold | $1,900,000 |
| 2021-06-16 | Contingent | $1,950,000 |
| 2021-05-27 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000 |
| 2007-01-18 | Sold | $800,000 |
| 2004-06-10 | Sold | $890,000 |
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