Scotts Valley Homes for Sale
68 Homes for sale in Scotts Valley
$699,000
225 Mount Hermon Road #83
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
$729,000
552 Bean Creek Road #134
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
$1,425,000
470 Tabor Drive
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
$629,000
225 Mount Hermon Road #23
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
$747,500
31 Arabian Way
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
$1,999,000
4180 Glenwood Drive
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
$699,000
552 Bean Creek Road #30
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
$1,399,000
814 Coast Range Drive
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
$450,000
552 Bean Creek Road #202
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
$849,000
552 Bean Creek Road #166
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
$2,350,000
795 Tabor Drive
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
$1,595,000
118 Blueberry Drive
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
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Scotts Valley Neighborhood Guide
Scotts Valley is a small city of about 12,000 people nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains along Highway 17, midway between Santa Cruz and Los Gatos. It has the feel of a mountain town that never expected to become a Silicon Valley bedroom community — and then did. The combination of a dry, sunny micro-climate (sunnier than coastal Santa Cruz), good public schools, relatively larger lots, and a 40-minute commute to the South Bay have made it a consistent draw for tech families and remote workers seeking forest living without full rural isolation.
Why Buyers Love Scotts Valley
- Mountain Town Character with Suburban Amenities — Tree-lined streets, redwood canopy, and a slower pace of life sit alongside a Target, Safeway, and functional commercial corridor — it's accessible mountain living without sacrificing daily convenience.
- Micro-Climate Advantage — Scotts Valley sits above the marine layer that frequently blankets coastal Santa Cruz, resulting in more sunny days, warmer summers, and a climate that many residents prefer to the coast.
- Access to Silicon Valley — Highway 17 puts San Jose and the South Bay tech corridor within 40–50 minutes on a good day, making Scotts Valley viable for 2–3 day office commuters in a way that further Santa Cruz neighborhoods are not.
- Scotts Valley Unified School District — The district is well-regarded relative to its size, and the tight-knit school community is frequently cited by families as a reason they chose the city over coastal Santa Cruz.
Neighborhoods at a Glance
Glenwood Drive Corridor
The main residential artery through the city, lined with a mix of 1970s–1990s ranch homes and newer custom builds on wooded lots. Central location and easy freeway access make this the heart of Scotts Valley.
Mount Hermon / Sky Park
The northern end of the city near the Mount Hermon Road interchange, with a mix of modest older homes and newer developments. Slightly closer to Los Gatos and the South Bay commute.
Granite Creek
A more residential pocket in the city's interior with larger lots, custom homes, and a quieter feel. Popular with families who want space and privacy.
Scotts Valley Drive / East Side
Mixed residential and commercial zones along the main boulevard, including some newer townhome and condo developments that provide entry-level ownership options.
Local Amenities
Parks
Skypark (community sports fields, events venue), Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (redwood groves, San Lorenzo River swimming holes), Loch Lomond Recreation Area
Shopping
Scotts Valley Town Center (Target, Safeway, Home Depot), local boutiques along Scotts Valley Drive
Dining
Motiv (gastropub, local favorite), Scopazzi's (long-running Italian roadhouse on Highway 9), Sante Adairius Rustic Ales nearby in Santa Cruz, local taco trucks and casual spots along the commercial corridor
Recreation
Henry Cowell hiking and biking trails, Loch Lomond fishing and camping, mountain biking at Demo Forest (nearby), access to the Santa Cruz Mountain wine trail
Commute Times
| Destination | Drive | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (Downtown) | 80–105 min | 2.5–3 hrs (Hwy 17 Express + Caltrain) |
| Oakland (Downtown) | 75–95 min | N/A (drive-dependent) |
| Silicon Valley (Palo Alto) | 45–60 min | 75 min (Hwy 17 Express bus to Diridon + Caltrain) |
| San Jose (Downtown) | 35–50 min | 55 min (Highway 17 Express bus) |
Highway 17 Express bus service connects Scotts Valley to San Jose's Diridon Station, where Caltrain service continues up the Peninsula. The route makes a transit-assisted commute to the South Bay feasible, though most residents drive. Highway 17 itself can be congested during peak hours and requires attentive driving given its winding mountain character.
Commute times are estimates and may vary based on traffic, time of day, and route. Data is for informational purposes only.