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About Boulder Creek, CA

Welcome to Boulder Creek, a mountain community in the San Lorenzo Valley, surrounded by redwood forests between Santa Cruz and Silicon Valley.

Boulder Creek is an unincorporated community in Santa Cruz County, California, set deep in the Santa Cruz Mountains within the San Lorenzo Valley. It lies along Highway 9, the winding corridor that links the valley to Santa Cruz on the coast and, over the ridge, to Silicon Valley communities. The town's setting—a forested valley flanked by redwood-covered ridges—defines its character and its appeal. The community has shifted identities over time. Boulder Creek grew as a logging town in the nineteenth century, then became a mountain resort destination, and later gained a reputation as a counter-culture haven. Today it is a quiet, close-knit mountain community of about 5,400 residents, a mix of longtime locals, families, and people who commute over the hill for work while living among the redwoods. Boulder Creek is served by the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, with Boulder Creek Elementary School in town and San Lorenzo Valley High School serving the wider valley. School athletics are a focal point of local identity, and the community's small scale fosters strong connections. Recreation is the area's defining feature. Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California's oldest state park, lies nearby—its redwoods largely survived a 2020 wildfire—and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park to the south offers old-growth groves, swimming holes, and trails. The San Lorenzo River and surrounding forest provide hiking, mountain biking, and swimming, while the beaches of Santa Cruz are a short drive down the valley. Boulder Creek suits households seeking a genuine mountain lifestyle within reach of both the coast and the Bay Area's employment centers. The community's distance from major urban areas, winding roads, and fire-prone landscape are part of the trade-off that comes with living amid old-growth redwoods and mountain terrain.

Population 5,429
County Santa Cruz County
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Is Boulder Creek a city?

Boulder Creek is an unincorporated census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California. It sits in the San Lorenzo Valley within the Santa Cruz Mountains, rather than being an incorporated city.

What school district serves Boulder Creek?

Boulder Creek is served by the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District. The district operates Boulder Creek Elementary School in town and San Lorenzo Valley High School, which serves the broader valley community.

What is Boulder Creek known for?

Boulder Creek is known as a former logging and resort town that later became a counter-culture haven. Today it is a close-knit mountain community set among redwood forests in the San Lorenzo Valley.

What parks are near Boulder Creek?

Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California's oldest state park, lies nearby, and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park offers old-growth groves and swimming holes. The San Lorenzo River and Santa Cruz beaches are also within a short drive.

How far is Boulder Creek from Santa Cruz and San Jose?

Boulder Creek is a short drive from Santa Cruz via Highway 9 and roughly 30 to 45 minutes from San Jose and Silicon Valley over the Santa Cruz Mountains, depending on traffic and conditions.

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About Boulder Creek

Real Estate & Housing

Boulder Creek's housing stock is a mix of mountain cabins, older single-family homes, and newer custom houses set on forested lots. Properties often sit on larger, irregular parcels among the redwoods, offering privacy and a deep connection to the landscape that is rare in the nearby coastal and valley suburbs. The community is unincorporated, so housing ranges widely in size and era, from modest historic cabins to substantial hillside homes. The mountain setting—with its narrow roads and steeper terrain—shapes both the housing stock and the lifestyle, appealing to buyers who prioritize nature and space over urban convenience.

Neighborhoods

Boulder Creek is organized around its Highway 9 corridor and the San Lorenzo Valley floor, with homes scattered up the surrounding ridges and along side roads. The community does not have formal master-planned subdivisions; instead, neighborhoods take the form of forested residential pockets, riverside areas, and hillside lots. This dispersed, wooded layout gives Boulder Creek a distinctly rural-mountain character, with residents sharing the valley's schools, parks, and small commercial center. Adjacent valley communities such as Ben Lomond and Felton extend the area's residential fabric.

Lifestyle in Boulder Creek

Life in Boulder Creek is defined by the outdoors and a slower, mountain-town rhythm. Residents hike and bike in the surrounding redwoods, swim in the San Lorenzo River and nearby parks' swimming holes, and make the short drive to Santa Cruz for beaches and dining. The community's schools, local markets, and cafes anchor daily life, while many residents commute over Highway 17 or Highway 9 to jobs in Santa Cruz or Silicon Valley. It is a lifestyle that trades proximity and convenience for forest, quiet, and space.

Schools & Education

Boulder Creek is served by the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, which operates Boulder Creek Elementary School in town and San Lorenzo Valley High School for the broader valley, along with other campuses. School sports—particularly at San Lorenzo Valley High—are a significant part of community identity, and the district's small, valley-wide scale fosters strong relationships. For higher education, Cabrillo College in Aptos and the University of California, Santa Cruz are within a reasonable drive.

Getting Around

Boulder Creek sits on Highway 9, which threads through the San Lorenzo Valley and connects the community to Santa Cruz to the south and the Santa Clara Valley to the north. Highway 17, the primary route over the Santa Cruz Mountains, is reachable via Scotts Valley, linking the area to San Jose and the broader Bay Area. Commuting is car-based, and the winding mountain roads are a defining—and sometimes challenging—feature of daily travel. Santa Cruz and Silicon Valley employment centers are each roughly 30 to 45 minutes away depending on conditions.

Parks & Recreation

Boulder Creek is surrounded by some of the region's most significant redwood landscapes. Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California's oldest state park, lies nearby, and many of its ancient trees survived the 2020 wildfire. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, to the south, offers old-growth groves, swimming holes, and hiking trails. The San Lorenzo River and the valley's creeks provide swimming and fishing, and the surrounding mountains offer mountain biking and hiking. The beaches and surf of Santa Cruz lie within a short drive, rounding out a recreation-rich setting.

MARKET SNAPSHOT

The Market at a Glance

How homes have been selling here over the last 90 days.

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Went Under Contract 0
trending_down Price Reductions 0
payments Median Sale Price $746,500 +14.8%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $532
schedule Avg Days on Market 20
sell Homes Sold 19
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 99.0%
inventory_2 Months of Inventory 7.8

Price & Sales History

Market data reflects closed sales over the last 90 days and is provided for informational purposes.

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15475 Big Basin Way For Sale $579,000
15475 Big Basin Way
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
3 Beds 2 Baths 978 Sq Ft Built 1939 ML82058276
Room Real Estate
15551 Forest Hill Drive For Sale $1,075,000
15551 Forest Hill Drive
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
5 Beds 3.5 Baths 1974 Sq Ft Built 1975 ML82055435
Intero Real Estate Services
510 Lilac Avenue For Sale $679,000
510 Lilac Avenue
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
3 Beds 2 Baths 1353 Sq Ft Built 1946 ML82057367
Andren Homes Inc
184 Acorn Drive For Sale $675,000
184 Acorn Drive
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
3 Beds 2 Baths 1396 Sq Ft Built 1941 ML82057428
CENTURY 21 Masters
325 Vista Terrace For Sale $820,000
325 Vista Terrace
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
3 Beds 2 Baths 1576 Sq Ft Built 1954 ML82057430
Community Real Estate
820 Bear Creek For Sale $499,000
820 Bear Creek
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
3 Beds 2 Baths 1610 Sq Ft Built 1982 ML82054380
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
539 Memory Lane For Sale $550,000
539 Memory Lane
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
2 Beds 1 Baths 1199 Sq Ft Built 1930 ML82049426
BHGRE Haven Properties
435 Hazel Brake For Sale $799,000
435 Hazel Brake
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
2 Beds 2 Baths 1760 Sq Ft Built 1931 ML82047925
Epique Realty
352 Manzanita Avenue For Sale $990,000
352 Manzanita Avenue
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
3 Beds 3 Baths 3969 Sq Ft Built 2015 ML82056873
Pearl Properties
12670 East Street For Sale $1,530,000
12670 East Street
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
4 Beds 3 Baths 2560 Sq Ft Built 1947 ML82056592
Coldwell Banker Realty
14515 Big Basin Way For Sale $725,000
14515 Big Basin Way
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
4 Beds 2 Baths 1729 Sq Ft Built 1931 ML82056473
eXp Realty of California Inc
603 Blue Ridge Drive For Sale $585,000
603 Blue Ridge Drive
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
2 Beds 1 Baths 972 Sq Ft Built 1969 ML82056160
Epique Realty
110 Maywood Drive For Sale $699,000
110 Maywood Drive
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
3 Beds 2 Baths 1764 Sq Ft Built 1963 ML82055784
California Dreaming
383 Riverview Drive For Sale $475,000
383 Riverview Drive
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
2 Beds 1 Baths 940 Sq Ft Built 1953 ML82055016
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
16595 Jamison Creek Road For Sale $1,349,000
16595 Jamison Creek Road
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
3 Beds 3.5 Baths 4152 Sq Ft Built 2004 ML82052924
Room Real Estate
17388 Tressel Pass Road For Sale $1,199,999
17388 Tressel Pass Road
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
4 Beds 3 Baths 1982 Sq Ft Built 1979 ML82052771
eXp Realty of California Inc
341 Blackstone Court For Sale $1,249,999
341 Blackstone Court
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
3 Beds 3 Baths 3275 Sq Ft Built 1980 ML82051605
David Lyng Real Estate
12715 Irwin Way For Sale $389,000
12715 Irwin Way
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
2 Beds 1 Baths 994 Sq Ft Built 1947 ML82051491
eXp Realty of California Inc
836 Creek Drive For Sale $575,000
836 Creek Drive
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
2 Beds 1 Baths 819 Sq Ft Built 1955 ML82051295
Room Real Estate
155 Keller Drive For Sale $995,000
155 Keller Drive
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
3 Beds 3 Baths 2039 Sq Ft Built 1973 ML82049978
Compass
411 Manzanita Road For Sale $599,000
411 Manzanita Road
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
2 Beds 1 Baths 750 Sq Ft Built 1928 ML82050276
Dennis Szoke, Broker
125 Fallen Leaf Drive For Sale $1,050,000
125 Fallen Leaf Drive
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
3 Beds 2 Baths 2065 Sq Ft Built 2024 ML82050051
eXp Realty of California Inc
111 Greenview Drive For Sale $699,000
111 Greenview Drive
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
3 Beds 2 Baths 1373 Sq Ft Built 1965 ML82049317
California Dreaming
14 Fernwood Drive For Sale $789,000
14 Fernwood Drive
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
3 Beds 2 Baths 1358 Sq Ft Built 1965 ML82046853
Dennis Szoke, Broker
341 Lake Drive For Sale $1,099,000
341 Lake Drive
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
4 Beds 4 Baths 2626 Sq Ft Built 2025 ML82046804
David Lyng Real Estate
17925 Highway 9 For Sale $160,000
17925 Highway 9
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
2 Beds 1 Baths 572 Sq Ft Built 1938 ML82046693
Room Real Estate
515 Burnside For Sale $789,101
515 Burnside
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
3 Beds 2 Baths 1400 Sq Ft Built 1937 ML82045144
Intero Real Estate Services
780 Elsie Mae Drive For Sale $1,399,000
780 Elsie Mae Drive
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
4 Beds 3 Baths 3003 Sq Ft Built 1977 ML82045983
Compass
130 Grove Street For Sale $1,650,000
130 Grove Street
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
4 Beds 6 Baths 3614 Sq Ft Built 2026 ML82045913
Room Real Estate
414 Bar King Road For Sale $990,000
414 Bar King Road
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
4 Beds 3 Baths 2407 Sq Ft Built 2005 ML82045485
Compass
430 SAINT FRANCIS DRIVE For Sale $1,698,000
430 SAINT FRANCIS DRIVE
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
4 Beds 4.5 Baths 3498 Sq Ft Built 1950 ML82045321
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
12 Haven Lane For Sale $680,000
12 Haven Lane
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
2 Beds 2 Baths 1628 Sq Ft Built 1955 ML82045349
KW Bay Area Estates
220 Lake Drive For Sale $925,000
220 Lake Drive
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
3 Beds 2 Baths 1633 Sq Ft Built 1972 ML82040496
Room Real Estate
414 Hiawatha Road For Sale $899,000
414 Hiawatha Road
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1750 Sq Ft Built 1947 ML82043697
Karon Properties
14755 Two Bar Road For Sale $899,000
14755 Two Bar Road
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
5 Beds 2 Baths 2009 Sq Ft Built 1941 ML82034626
Compass
615 Heartwood For Sale $449,000
615 Heartwood
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
4 Beds 3 Baths 2832 Sq Ft Built 1973 ML82035940
eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.
15475 Big Basin Way For Sale $619,000
15475 Big Basin Way
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
3 Beds 2 Baths 978 Sq Ft Built 1939 41120165
Room Real Estate
975 Logan Creek Road For Sale $710,000
975 Logan Creek Road
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
3 Beds 3 Baths 2388 Sq Ft Built 1983 ML82028965
Main Street Realtors
17710 Bear Creek Road For Sale $1,200,000
17710 Bear Creek Road
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2485 Sq Ft Built 1984 ML82028529
NT Real Estate
1940 Waterman Gap Loop For Sale $675,000
1940 Waterman Gap Loop
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
3 Beds 2 Baths 1342 Sq Ft Built 1989 ML81923114
eXp Realty of California Inc
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