Surrounded by nature, this sweet 2-bedroom home with an office offers flexible living and could easily be lived in like a 3-bedroom home. A large deck and inviting outdoor spaces create the perfect setting for relaxing, entertaining, or simply enjoying the birds, butterflies, and local wildlife. The flat, usable yard offers plenty of room for gardening, play, or homesteading, complete with a chicken coop and detached flex building ideal for storage, an art studio, or workshop. Inside, you'll find it freshly painted, warm hardwood floors and recently updated kitchen appliances. With ample parking, peaceful natural beauty in every direction, and a tucked-back setting that feels both private and welcoming, this special property captures the very best of mountain living.
Sunny, flat and private, this gated Brookdale retreat is ideally located just across from the historic Brookdale Lodge, tucked back off Highway 9 on a quiet private road. Set among majestic redwoods yet filled with natural light, the property offers a rare blend of privacy, usability, and versatility. The main residence features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, all on a single level, with a spacious open floor plan and seamless flowideal for everyday living and entertaining. A flexible space allows for a den, dining, or creative use. Enhancing the property is a detached ADU, ideal for extended living, workspace, or income potential, with washer/dryer hookups and its own private yard. The gated, fully fenced, sun-drenched lot offers space to relax, entertain, and enjoy the peaceful setting, with ample parking for oversized vehicles or RVs. Recent improvements include a newer roof, fresh exterior paint, updated kitchen, and renovated primary bath, creating a move-in ready opportunity with room to personalize. Located in the heart of Brookdale with easy access to shops, dining, and nearby river access, this is a true lifestyle property.
Brookdale Mountain Retreat with Redwood Privacy, Expansive Deck, and Access to San Lorenzo Valley Favorites Home feels different beneath the redwoods. That feeling begins the moment you arrive at this peaceful Brookdale retreat, where fresh air, wooded surroundings, and a slower pace create an immediate sense of calm. Large front-facing windows bring in natural light and frame the greenery, giving the home a warm connection to its setting. Inside, the open-concept layout creates an easy flow for everyday living, gathering, and relaxing. The spacious deck extends the home outdoors, offering a natural place for morning coffee, quiet evenings, weekend meals, and time spent enjoying the redwood surroundings. Generous parking adds flexibility for guests, multiple vehicles, or everyday convenience. Ideally located between Ben Lomond and Boulder Creek, the home offers easy access to both towns, nearby amenities, Brookdale Lodge, Brookdale Diner, local hiking, recreation, and the natural beauty of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton. Blending privacy, nature, and convenience, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy the charm of Brookdale. This is not just a mountain home. This is where the San Lorenzo Valley lifestyle starts to feel peaceful, grounded, and easy to love.
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.
Rare opportunity to assume a 2.75% VA loan with an approximate balance of $785,000 significantly below current market rates. Nestled in the redwoods of Brookdale, this mid-century modern 2BD/2BA cabin with a spacious loft features soaring windows, abundant natural light, and a seamless connection to nature. The updated kitchen includes all new appliances, complemented by a wood burning stove and new furnace for year-round comfort. Set on a private 0.91-acre lot, the property offers exceptional outdoor living with extensive fire-hardening, hardscaping, and curated landscaping. Enjoy an outdoor kitchen, hot tub, and multiple entertaining spaces. A large, flat upper area with fire road access provides potential for future development (buyer to verify). Additional highlights include: a new roof with a 10 year warranty, enclosed shed/workshop and additional garden shed, ample off-street parking, and basement storage. A turnkey mountain retreat combining modern upgrades, usable land, and a rare financing advantage just minutes from town and an easy commute to Santa Cruz or Silicon Valley.
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.
