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Santa Cruz Mountains Tech Town

About Scotts Valley, CA

Welcome to Scotts Valley, a small city in the Santa Cruz Mountains between San Jose and Santa Cruz, known for its redwoods, tech heritage, and strong schools.

Scotts Valley is a small city in Santa Cruz County, California, set in the upland slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains about thirty miles south of downtown San Jose and six miles north of the city of Santa Cruz. The 2020 census counted 12,224 residents. The city's modern growth followed the rise of the Silicon Valley technology economy, and it developed a distinctive high-tech identity when firms such as Seagate Technology, Borland International, Victor Technology, and Watkins-Johnson established operations in the area during the 1980s. This tech presence, combined with the city's location midway between the Bay Area and the coast, shaped its profile as a residential community for engineers, executives, and families. Scotts Valley is known for its strong public schools, anchored by Scotts Valley High School and its International Baccalaureate program, which draws families seeking quality education in a smaller, safer setting than the larger valley cities. Downtown Scotts Valley clusters along Scotts Valley Drive, with shopping centers, restaurants, and services serving local needs, while residential neighborhoods climb the surrounding hillsides. The surrounding Santa Cruz Mountains provide a redwood-forested backdrop, with Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and the beaches of Santa Cruz within minutes. Highway 17 runs along the city's edge, and the Highway 17 Express bus connects Scotts Valley to San Jose's Diridon Station, linking the community to the broader Bay Area job market. The University of California, Santa Cruz, also maintains a center in the city. The result is a community that combines redwood scenery, quality schools, and a convenient Silicon Valley commute, and Scotts Valley retains a quiet, semi-rural feel despite its proximity to Silicon Valley.

Population 12,224
County Santa Cruz County
Active Listings 80
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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Scotts Valley, California in?

Scotts Valley is in Santa Cruz County, California, in the Santa Cruz Mountains about thirty miles south of downtown San Jose and six miles north of the city of Santa Cruz.

How far is Scotts Valley, California from San Jose?

Scotts Valley is about thirty miles south of downtown San Jose. Highway 17 runs along the city's edge, and the Highway 17 Express bus connects Scotts Valley to San Jose's Diridon Station.

What is Scotts Valley, California known for?

Scotts Valley is known for its technology heritage, with firms such as Seagate Technology and Borland International locating there in the 1980s, and for its highly regarded public schools, including Scotts Valley High School's International Baccalaureate program.

What school district serves Scotts Valley, California?

Scotts Valley is served by the Scotts Valley Unified School District, which includes Scotts Valley High School and its International Baccalaureate program. The district's strong reputation is a major draw for families.

What parks are near Scotts Valley, California?

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park lies just north of the city and offers old-growth redwoods and hiking, while Loch Lomond Recreation Area provides boating and fishing. Santa Cruz's beaches are a short drive south.

City Guide

About Scotts Valley

Real Estate & Housing

Housing in Scotts Valley is predominantly single-family, set among redwood-forested hillsides and built largely during the city's post-1960s growth. The stock includes ranch-style homes, split-levels, and hillside properties, along with newer subdivisions and some condominium and townhome development near the town center. Homes often feature larger lots and tree cover than those in the denser valley cities, and the city's location between Silicon Valley and the coast has long made it a sought-after residential enclave.

Neighborhoods

Scotts Valley's residential areas fan out from the central commercial corridor along Scotts Valley Drive, climbing into the surrounding hillsides. Neighborhoods range from established mid-century tracts to newer hillside developments, many with redwood views. The city's smaller, master-planned subdivisions and custom hillside homes distinguish it from the flatter, denser neighborhoods of San Jose, while its unincorporated surroundings blend into the forested Santa Cruz Mountains.

Lifestyle in Scotts Valley

Scotts Valley offers a quiet, family-oriented lifestyle with easy access to both the Bay Area and the coast. Local shopping centers, restaurants, and community events serve daily needs, while Santa Cruz's beaches, boardwalk, and downtown are a short drive away. The redwood forests of Henry Cowell and the surrounding mountains provide hiking and outdoor recreation close to home. The city's small size and strong schools make it a popular choice for families and professionals.

Schools & Education

Scotts Valley is served by the Scotts Valley Unified School District, known for highly regarded schools including Scotts Valley High School, which offers an International Baccalaureate program. The district's strong reputation is a major draw for families, and the University of California, Santa Cruz, maintains a Scotts Valley Center for administrative and technology operations nearby. The combination of quality public schools and proximity to the coast and Silicon Valley defines the community's appeal.

Getting Around

Highway 17 runs along Scotts Valley's western edge, providing the primary route between Santa Cruz and the San Jose area. The Highway 17 Express bus links Scotts Valley to San Jose's Diridon Station, where connections to Caltrain and other transit are available, supporting the Silicon Valley commute. The city is car-oriented, with most residents driving, though the express bus offers a viable alternative for commuters. Santa Cruz and the coast are minutes to the south.

Parks & Recreation

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, just north of the city, offers old-growth redwood groves, hiking, and the San Lorenzo River, while the Santa Cruz Mountains provide extensive trails and open space. The beaches and boardwalk of Santa Cruz are a short drive south, and Loch Lomond Recreation Area offers boating and fishing nearby. The city's parks and community facilities round out a recreation landscape that spans coast, forest, and mountains.

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The Market at a Glance

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

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payments Median Sale Price $1,362,500 +16.0%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $658
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sell Homes Sold 30
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 99.0%
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Price & Sales History

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

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403 Pioneer Lane For Sale
$1,165,000
403 Pioneer LaneScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 1898 sqft
  • Built 2014
  • ML82052582
Coldwell Banker Realty
26 Meadow Way #A For Sale
$1,098,888
26 Meadow Way #AScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1326 sqft
  • Built 1977
  • ML82057483
Redfin
7 Arabian Way For Sale
$749,000
7 Arabian WayScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1262 sqft
  • Built 1985
  • ML82057132
Trade-In Real Estate
240 Tabor Drive For Sale
$1,199,000
240 Tabor DriveScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 5 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 2328 sqft
  • Built 1980
  • ML82056622
Room Real Estate
232 Sherman Drive For Sale
$1,299,000
232 Sherman DriveScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1430 sqft
  • Built 1963
  • ML82055224
Sherman & Boone Realtors
31 Dunslee Way For Sale
$1,299,000
31 Dunslee WayScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1964 sqft
  • Built 1991
  • ML82055848
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
795 Tabor Drive For Sale
$2,500,000
795 Tabor DriveScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 4 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 2614 sqft
  • Built 1979
  • ML82054991
Vista Properties Inc
293 Arrowhead Way For Sale
$2,489,000
293 Arrowhead WayScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 5 bd
  • 5 ba
  • 3090 sqft
  • Built 1993
  • ML82056044
Compass
118 Blueberry Drive For Sale
$1,595,000
118 Blueberry DriveScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 2537 sqft
  • Built 1971
  • ML82046522
Coldwell Banker Realty
4104 Scotts Valley Drive #306 For Sale
$909,000
4104 Scotts Valley Drive #306Scotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1113 sqft
  • Built 2024
  • ML82055736
eXp Realty of California Inc
15 Windward Place For Sale
$900,000
15 Windward PlaceScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1240 sqft
  • Built 2004
  • ML82054968
Sherman & Boone Realtors
400 Cove Lane For Sale
$1,150,000
400 Cove LaneScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 3 bd
  • 3.5 ba
  • 2484 sqft
  • Built 2020
  • ML82053695
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
214 Belair Drive For Sale
$1,525,000
214 Belair DriveScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 2614 sqft
  • Built 1975
  • ML82055259
CENTURY 21 Masters
111 Bean Creek Road #184 For Sale
$675,000
111 Bean Creek Road #184Scotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 2 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1180 sqft
  • Built 1988
  • ML82052118
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
240 Bobs Lane For Sale
$1,675,000
240 Bobs LaneScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 2150 sqft
  • Built 1970
  • ML82052330
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
4 Carriage Lane For Sale
$760,000
4 Carriage LaneScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1286 sqft
  • Built 1987
  • ML82053749
eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.
235 Southwood Drive For Sale
$2,395,000
235 Southwood DriveScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 4 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 3158 sqft
  • Built 1976
  • ML82054689
Amber Grewer Real Estate
359 Canham Road For Sale
$2,495,000
359 Canham RoadScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1875 sqft
  • Built 1921
  • ML82052071
KW Bay Area Estates
1290 Conference Drive For Sale
$2,975,000
1290 Conference DriveScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 2772 sqft
  • Built 2025
  • ML82051996
Room Real Estate
4399 Glenwood Drive For Sale
$1,199,000
4399 Glenwood DriveScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1400 sqft
  • Built 1993
  • ML82053482
Miritz & Bailey Real Estate, Inc
375 Blair Ranch Road For Sale
$1,375,000
375 Blair Ranch RoadScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1601 sqft
  • Built 1942
  • ML82053106
Epique Realty
100 Castle Ridge Way For Sale
$1,169,999
100 Castle Ridge WayScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1891 sqft
  • Built 2013
  • ML82052569
Beycome Brokerage Realty Inc.
7034 Scotts Valley Drive For Sale
$2,190,000
7034 Scotts Valley DriveScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 4 bd
  • 4 ba
  • 3609 sqft
  • Built 1963
  • ML82052658
David Lyng Real Estate
4 Traci Court For Sale
$2,459,000
4 Traci CourtScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 4 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 2975 sqft
  • Built 1995
  • ML82051512
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
2800 Lockhart Gulch For Sale
$2,975,000
2800 Lockhart GulchScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 5 bd
  • 3.5 ba
  • 3597 sqft
  • Built 1980
  • ML82047442
David Lyng Real Estate
227 Sandraya Heights Road For Sale
$3,195,000
227 Sandraya Heights RoadScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 4 bd
  • 4.5 ba
  • 3776 sqft
  • Built 2026
  • ML82050742
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
106 Hidden Drive For Sale
$1,345,000
106 Hidden DriveScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1714 sqft
  • Built 1959
  • ML82048669
eXp Realty of California Inc
304 Ginger Lane For Sale
$1,099,000
304 Ginger LaneScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 2164 sqft
  • Built 2020
  • ML82048417
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
12 Horseshoe Court For Sale
$849,000
12 Horseshoe CourtScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1547 sqft
  • Built 1986
  • ML82047357
Anderson Christie, Inc.
650 Tabor Way For Sale
$1,299,000
650 Tabor WayScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 1899 sqft
  • Built 2001
  • ML82047548
Beycome Brokerage Realty Inc.
106 Bluebonnet Lane #1 For Sale
$849,000
106 Bluebonnet Lane #1Scotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1397 sqft
  • Built 1991
  • ML82047189
Marini & Locatelli Property Management
345 Eagle Road For Sale
$1,499,000
345 Eagle RoadScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 3 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 2700 sqft
  • Built 1980
  • ML82044728
Anderson Christie, Inc.
268 Bluebonnet Lane #124 For Sale
$650,000
268 Bluebonnet Lane #124Scotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1212 sqft
  • Built 2004
  • ML82045818
Realty Of California
205 Blueberry Drive For Sale
$1,499,000
205 Blueberry DriveScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 5 bd
  • 4 ba
  • 3088 sqft
  • Built 1992
  • ML82043493
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
100 Camino Sinuoso For Sale
$1,049,000
100 Camino SinuosoScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1288 sqft
  • Built 1967
  • ML82039625
Community Real Estate
1296 Conference Drive For Sale
$1,600,000
1296 Conference DriveScotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1306 sqft
  • Built 1932
  • ML82039637
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
111 Bean Creek Road #156 For Sale
$599,000
111 Bean Creek Road #156Scotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1043 sqft
  • Built 1988
  • ML82029086
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
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