18101 Idylwild Rd, Los Gatos, CA, 95033
About This Home
Experience privacy, open space, and sweeping meadow and mountain views on approximately 7.45 acres in the Los Gatos Mountains. Built in 2000, this Craftsman-style 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers approximately 2,838 square feet of light-filled living space just minutes from downtown Los Gatos. The main level features wide plank pine floors, skylights, and two wood-burning fireplaces. The open kitchen and family room include a gas cooktop and island, creating an ideal layout for everyday living and entertaining. Two bedrooms and 1.5 baths are located on the ground floor, along with a spacious laundry/mudroom. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a private balcony with meadow and mountain views, walk-in closet, and bath with soaking tub and separate shower. A fourth bedroom and large bonus room provide flexible space for office, media, or guest use. Outdoor living includes a covered front porch, patio with outdoor fireplace, outdoor kitchen, fenced yard, raised garden beds, and mature fruit trees. Detached 3-car garage with additional open/RV parking. Well water with storage tank, septic system, and propane on site. A rare combination of acreage, views, privacy, and proximity to Los Gatos within the Los Gatos school districts (buyer to verify). Fireplace photos include an AI fire.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2000
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,Victorian
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Cooktop
- Laundry features: Tub/Sink,Inside,In Utility Room
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, ShoweroverTub1, TubinPrimaryBedroom, FullonGroundFloor, HalfonGroundFloor
Bedroom
- Features: WalkinCloset, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: BreakfastBar, DiningAreainLivingRoom, EatinKitchen
Family Room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Features
- One Or More Skylights,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet,Tile,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room,Living Room,Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central Forced Air,Propane
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,838
- Total interior livable area: 2,838 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Island
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 55818016
- Zoning: HS-SR
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard,Barbecue,Fenced,Storage Shed Structure
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden/Greenbelt,Mountain(s)
Lot
- Lot size: 7.45 Acres
- Features: Level,Sloped Up
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached,Oversized
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
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
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Santa Clara 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 | $14,153 | $169,836 |
| Home Insurance * | $993 | $11,916 |
| Property Taxes | $2,671 | $32,052 |
| Electricity | $608 | $7,302 |
| Total | $18,425 | $221,100 |
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
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | Price change | $2,799,000 |
| 2026-02-27 | Listed for sale | $2,875,000 |
| 2008-06-13 | Sold | $2,150,000 |
| 2008-03-27 | Listed for sale | $2,299,000 |
| 1998-10-14 | Sold | $425,000 |
View on Zillow