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We last saw this home in the MLS feed on Jul 27. It may have sold, or the seller may have taken it off the market — the feed doesn't say which.

$679,000$699,000$20K price cut

11931 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006

No longer listed
$699K$679K$20K below original ask (3%)

12% below the Boulder Creek median of $769K (34 active listings)

47% of Boulder Creek listings have cut their price · half have been listed 69+ days

2beds
1baths
853sqft
$796/sqft

About this home

Tucked among the redwoods and set back from the road, this remodeled mountain retreat offers privacy, charm, and a remarkable story. Originally built in 1905 by early Brookdale resident Virginia Garland Ballen, a naturalist, writer and contributor to the movement that helped preserve Big Basin Redwoods, this home was known as 'The Call of the Wild' where Virginia hosted gatherings of writers, artists and early conservationists inspired by the Santa Cruz Mountains. Today the home blends that historic character with modern comfort. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, wood floors and a stone hearth create a warm and inviting living space while the updated kitchen features stone countertops and modern appliances. Outdoor living is central to the property with multiple seating areas, a large entertaining deck, a hot tub beneath the redwoods and a detached studio ideal for an office, art space, or guest overflow. The fully fenced property offers parking for multiple vehicles and a seasonal babbling brook that adds to the peaceful setting. This move-in ready home offers a rare blend of history and comfort just a short drive to Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz, the beaches, and hiking in Big Basin and Henry Cowell. A unique opportunity to own a piece of history in a setting that continues to inspire.

Property details

Property type
Single Family
Year built
1905
Listed
120 days ago
MLS #
82041091
Listed by
MaryBeth McLaughlin · Room Real Estate

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Copyright 2026 MLSListings Inc. Based on information from MLSListings MLS as of 7/29/2026. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. MLS Listing #82041091. Listing courtesy of Room Real Estate.