This 3 bed/1.5 bath home offers easy access to commute routes and world class outdoor recreation, with local favorites like The Brookdale Lodge and Highlands Park just around the corner, including soccer and baseball fields, picnic areas, swimming holes, and playgrounds. Beautiful wood accents run throughout this rustic home with modern amenities. The kitchen features black stainless appliances, including an electric range and oven, dishwasher, and refrigerator. A dining area sits adjacent to the kitchen, and high ceilings add to the sense of space throughout. Enjoy the warmth of a wood stove fireplace, complemented by central forced air gas heating. An in-home washer and dryer add everyday convenience. Numerous upgrades include a repaved asphalt driveway, LVP flooring upstairs, and updated kitchen cabinets. The spacious deck is perfect for dining al fresco or relaxing in a hammock after a long week. Set on a generous 16,988 square foot lot, this property offers plenty of outdoor space to enjoy. Experience the best of Brookdale living in this delightful home.
This turnkey redwood home has over $160,000 in recent upgrades don't miss the opportunity to own a thoughtfully improved home in a magical setting w/ the incredible option to assume the loan at 4.875%. This spacious, thoughtfully designed home features a great floor plan connecting the living area to an expansive chefs kitchen, featuring newly installed countertops, sink, & lighting. Stainless steel appliances, ample counter space, & storage make this kitchen a dream. Natural light pours through oversized windows, framing stunning forest views throughout the home. The luxurious primary suite includes a massive walk-in closet & an elegant ensuite bathroom. Each bedroom is spacious, w/ soaring ceilings and smart layouts, while the fourth bedroom w/ a private entrance & sink provides flexible space for long-term guests, rental potential, or multigenerational living. Significant renovations include the driveway, generac whole home generator, retaining walls, furnace, & hot water system, ensuring comfort & reliability for years to come. Stay cool or cozy year-round with the new upstairs mini-split HVAC system, and enjoy eco-conscious living with an E-car charger already installed. Outdoors, the property is equally impressive: fenced backyard, & low-maintenance turf offer ideal spaces.
This turnkey redwood home has over $160,000 in recent upgrades don't miss the opportunity to own a thoughtfully improved home in a magical setting w/ the incredible option to assume the loan at 4.875%. This spacious, thoughtfully designed home features a great floor plan connecting the living area to an expansive chefs kitchen, featuring newly installed countertops, sink, & lighting. Stainless steel appliances, ample counter space, & storage make this kitchen a dream. Natural light pours through oversized windows, framing stunning forest views throughout the home. The luxurious primary suite includes a massive walk-in closet & an elegant ensuite bathroom. Each bedroom is spacious, w/ soaring ceilings and smart layouts, while the fourth bedroom w/ a private entrance & sink provides flexible space for long-term guests, rental potential, or multigenerational living. Significant renovations include the driveway, generac whole home generator, retaining walls, furnace, & hot water system, ensuring comfort & reliability for years to come. Stay cool or cozy year-round with the new upstairs mini-split HVAC system, and enjoy eco-conscious living with an E-car charger already installed. Outdoors, the property is equally impressive: fenced backyard, & low-maintenance turf offer ideal spaces.
Imagine being surrounded by nature! This vintage charmer is located in the heart of Brookdale where the history is rich. Perched perfectly at the top of a large .66 acre lot, this home has everything you need to live the ultimate mountain life. Open living room with high ceilings and soaring windows bring the outside in, looking out to towering mature Redwoods and distant ridge tops. Original stone hearth and wood floors maintain a feeling of the past while being fully functional in today's world. There is a nice separation of the two bedrooms with an additional room in between. Maybe a third bedroom, sitting room, hobby room, family room? The opportunity is here to make it your own. Antiquated stone work with meandering paths and steps lead you through the expansive property featuring room to garden, established landscaping and fruit trees. Walk to the historic Brookdale Lodge, Brookdale Post office, diner and grocery. 15 minutes to Scotts Valley, 25 to Santa Cruz and 40 to San Jose.
Substantial price improvement on magical location in Brookdale above the San Lorenzo river. Handyperson/contractor special. Constant sound of water from the creek is amazing. House needs complete remodel and has an open layout with lots of natural light, waiting for your design. Would make a great Air-BNB property. All beds are above garage area. 2 car garage, room to park out front, room on the side currently a dog run, new furnace, hobby room currently built in the garage. This property is served by natural gas and public water.
Substantial price improvement on magical location in Brookdale above the San Lorenzo river. Handyperson/contractor special. Constant sound of water from the creek is amazing. House needs complete remodel and has an open layout with lots of natural light, waiting for your design. Would make a great Air-BNB property. All beds are above garage area. 2 car garage, room to park out front, room on the side currently a dog run, new furnace, hobby room currently built in the garage. This property is served by natural gas and public water.
Iconic Riverfront Legacy Estate! Set along approximately 300 feet of picturesque river frontage with coveted historic damming rights, this rare waterfront property blends natural beauty, timeless character, and exceptional recreation. Enjoy your private sandy beach, launch a kayak from your shoreline, swim in the river, or relax on spacious decks immersed in nature. Evenings are best spent around the magnificent stone fireplace before peaceful nights under the stars. The beautifully updated home preserves its historic charm while offering modern comfort. Light-filled interiors capture stunning river views, and the spacious primary suite provides a tranquil retreat, fall asleep to the soothing sound of the river. Spanning three parcels and featuring two homes, the estate offers flexibility for guests, a private retreat, or a caretaker quarters. Ideally located just 10 minutes from downtown Felton, 24 minutes from Santa Cruz beaches, and 45 minutes from San Jose International Airport, this extraordinary riverfront estate is equally suited as a full-time residence, luxurious weekend getaway. A legacy property to enjoy for generations.
Tucked into the redwoods behind the historic Brookdale Lodge, this light filled mountain retreat feels like a private treehouse in the forest. Follow the winding road home and leave the traffic, screens and schedules behind. Enter through the kitchen to a comfortable living room featuring multiple skylights, a wood-burning stove, and a glass-brick-topped half wall that creates distinct spaces while maintaining an open feel. Each bedroom offers its own character: the upstairs bedroom has soaring ceilings, a balcony, and magnificent forest views, while the downstairs bedroom includes a cozy nook perfect for reading, studying, daydreaming. Modern conveniences abound, including solar power, a LIFX smart lighting system, and an ENVO smart toilet with bidet. Outside, a spacious redwood deck invites relaxation beneath the trees, with a hot tub nearby for soaking under the stars. Two additional structures provide flexibility for storage, hobbies, or a potential work-from-home space. Whether you are seeking a full-time residence, weekend escape, or creative sanctuary, this Brookdale hideaway offers the rare opportunity to live among the redwoods and feel like you're on vacation every day. Wake to birdsong, unwind beneath the stars, and rediscover what it means to slow down.
An enchanting riverside retreat awaits you in Brookdale. This multigenerational property, with its own private beach, is a dream. It includes a main house, an ADU complete with a kitchen and bathroom, a detached heated workshop, and a two-car garage. Theres plenty of whimsy outdoors and in. From the redwood fairy ring, ornate gazebo, and garden fountains to the custom interior and exterior woodwork, unique character sets this home apart from any other in the area. You'll find a treasure trove of charm in the main house, including two gas-powered fireplaces with custom Bisazza tile hearths and artisan mantelpieces, hand-crafted built-in cabinets, a spacious kitchen, custom-designed sinks, and over fifteen mahogany designer doors. Skylights and large windows throughout keep the space naturally lit and offer beautiful riverside and seasonal waterfall views. The home includes a Generac natural-gas backup generator that powers the entire property within seconds, as well as a carved redwood remote-entry system. While the beautiful wooded setting offers plenty of privacy, it is located close to shopping and other conveniences. Are you ready to make this dream home your very own?
An enchanting riverside retreat awaits you in Brookdale. This multigenerational property, with its own private beach, is a dream. It includes a main house, an ADU complete with a kitchen and bathroom, a detached heated workshop, and a two-car garage. Theres plenty of whimsy outdoors and in. From the redwood fairy ring, ornate gazebo, and garden fountains to the custom interior and exterior woodwork, unique character sets this home apart from any other in the area. You'll find a treasure trove of charm in the main house, including two gas-powered fireplaces with custom Bisazza tile hearths and artisan mantelpieces, hand-crafted built-in cabinets, a spacious kitchen, custom-designed sinks, and over fifteen mahogany designer doors. Skylights and large windows throughout keep the space naturally lit and offer beautiful riverside and seasonal waterfall views. The home includes a Generac natural-gas backup generator that powers the entire property within seconds, as well as a carved redwood remote-entry system. While the beautiful wooded setting offers plenty of privacy, it is located close to shopping and other conveniences. Are you ready to make this dream home your very own?
A rare opportunity has arrived in Brookdale, one of the San Lorenzo Valley's most promising communities, just minutes from Santa Cruz. This beautifully updated 3BR/1BA home offers 1,080 sq ft of modern comfort, featuring new granite countertops, a stainless farmhouse sink, contemporary cabinetry, a refreshed bathroom, new vinyl flooring, fresh interior paint, and a convenient 1-car garage. Step outside to your private deck and garden area, surrounded by majestic redwoods that create the peaceful mountain atmosphere buyers love.What truly sets this property apart is the additional 12,066 sq ft vacant parcel next door at 11165 Hwy 9, complete with its own address and APN. This is an exceptionally rare chance to expand your footprint--build a second home, create a guest retreat, add recreational space, or simply hold the land as a long-term investment. Opportunities like this almost never come to market in Brookdale.All of this is located just a short, scenic drive to Santa Cruz beaches, dining, shopping, and entertainment, while still offering the serenity and charm of mountain living. Buyers to verify all details and permits.

Brookdale is located in California. Brookdale, California has a population of 1,228. Brookdale is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 26.7% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 30.25%.
The median household income in Brookdale, California is $74,026. The median household income for the surrounding county is $96,093 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Brookdale is 49.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 81.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 38.7 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 36.3 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.