227 Nelson Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
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$1,114,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 18, 2026
  • Studio
  • 1 Bath

227 Nelson Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

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Apartment

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

Fully furnished studio in a beautiful Scott's Valley neighborhood. Water, garbage, and electricity are included. Private and quiet area perfect for 1 or a couple. 5 minutes from Shopping center and grocery stores. 25 minutes from UCSC campus.

Owner pays for water, garbage & electricity. No laundry on site.
227 Nelson Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 is a studio, 1 bathroom apartment. It last sold for $720,000 on Jan 20, 2005 (35,900% above the $2,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2025 with an asking price of $2,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 10, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,114,300, with a rent estimate of $3,674/month.

Home Details for 227 Nelson Rd

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
MicrowaveRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 227 Nelson Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
115 Christel Oaks Dr #A, Scotts Valley, CA
0.95
Apartment
$1,150,000
07/02/26
2
1.5
900 sqft
Address Not Disclosed, Scotts Valley, CA
1.57
Apartment
$1,400,000
01/13/26
1
400 sqft
8003 Harvard Dr, Ben Lomond, CA
2.20
Apartment
$975,000
04/24/26
1
1
600 sqft
111 Gail Dr #B, Felton, CA
2.50
Apartment
$730,000
12/31/25
1
500 sqft
3391 Mission Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
5.47
Apartment
$750,000
11/21/25
2
1.5
-
224 Laurel St #B202, Santa Cruz, CA
6.30
Apartment
$520,000
09/25/25
1
1
492 sqft
1400 17th Ave #B, Santa Cruz, CA
6.58
Apartment
$2,075,000
10/15/25
2
1
725 sqft
755 14th Ave #408, Santa Cruz, CA
6.85
Apartment
$629,000
07/09/26
2
1
800 sqft
5031 Wilder Dr #3, Soquel, CA
6.77
Apartment
$1,765,000
08/06/26
2
1
4,096 sqft
1430 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA
6.95
Apartment
$1,545,000
05/05/26
1
1
1,630 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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Rental Market Trends in Scotts Valley

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$3,674/mo
Average rent
$3.8K
$50MoM
Available listings
18
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What Locals Say about Scotts Valley

At least 66 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 79 % Say there's wildlife

  • 78 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 69 % Say it's quiet

  • 60 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 53 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 53 % Say there are community events

  • 46 % Say streets are well-lit

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Dustaroo2k
    "Near open space preserve and plenty of hiking as well as good dog parks"
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  • Kazybura
    "Peaceful beautiful and a great place to raise children. Good commute location and close to the beach and mountains and redwood parks. "
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  • Veronicamarian
    "Lots of parks and close to the beach to take doggies out. There’s a dedicated dog park too. So many people here have dogs! "
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  • Pamela Reitsma
    "I have lived in this neighborhood since the houses were built. People know each other are courteous to each other."
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  • Candymyheart
    "It’s safe for kids and very family friendly and it’s an amazing town for all kinds of families very excepting and open community "
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  • Hossain M.
    "friendliest people you can find. conservatives with the right amount of liberal. close to San Jose but also close to the ocean. win win"
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  • T F.
    "Scotts Valley has been home for almost two years now. I love it and the overall vibe is good. It’s slowly getting colonized by techies but it won’t likely lose its rugged charms anytime soon."
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  • Dalexander
    "I’ve lived here for four years and it is much better than surrounding areas. The one problem is that there are not many options for good restaurants."
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  • T F.
    "Not so much events but the fact that people are just a little nicer than up the hill. There’s just a type of person that’s attracted to this town and they’re generally hard working, outdoorsy, live and let live types."
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  • Ttuong
    "Clean and no graffiti Nice neighborhoods. The city is growing and some growing pains include higher traffic but it isn’t too bad. "
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  • Amp471a
    "Dog park with separate small and big dog sections. Lots of places to walk the doggos. Close to lots of trails and beaches."
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  • Hossain M.
    "lots of dog people and the dogs have tons of space to roam and run around. and the weather is always perfect for taking them out on walks. "
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  • Ssmith
    "Difficult, but necessary to live in Scotts Valley. Highway 17 is the challenging during the commute hours of the winter"
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  • Kengrid
    "This is a wonderful place to walk and play with your fur babies. Many walking paths and a large dog park"
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  • pl
    "The wildlife limits how long dogs can be outside unattended. There are mountain lions and coyotes in the neighborhood. There are many roads for walking dogs which are a positive. "
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  • Lbtreehouse
    "Small town feel, low crime, good location for commuting. Food is seriously lacking as is diversity. Great schools. "
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  • Kengrid
    "I notice everyone walks their dogs here. We also have a dog park here also. Our community is very friendly and safe."
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  • Ssmith
    "The Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival and other events throughout town. The small town feel is also really nice along with a kickass farmer’s market"
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  • Ssmith
    "That local schools are strapped for cash and catering to a fairly affluent parent base. There is a strong social expectation that you will either contribute large amounts of time in the schools or cash. It is rough for working parents"
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  • Dan M.
    "the schools are good, not enough decent restaurants, has lots of parks in area, and traffic is getting worse"
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  • Hockeybunny24
    "Nothing anymore. My neighborhood, and the town in general is getting over run with housing units and losing the small town feel. It’s extremely sad "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 10, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,000
Sep 3, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,000
Jan 20, 2005
Source: N/A
Sold
$720,000
Dec 11, 1996
Source: N/A
Sold
$40,000

Frequently asked questions about 227 Nelson Rd

  • What is 227 Nelson Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 227 Nelson Rd in Scotts Valley, CA is $1,114,300.
  • What is the price history for 227 Nelson Rd?
    227 Nelson Rd in Scotts Valley, CA last sold for $720,000 in January 2005.
  • Is Scotts Valley a buyer's or seller's market?
    Scotts Valley is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Scotts Valley?
    Residents describe Scotts Valley, CA as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Scotts Valley, CA.
  • Does 227 Nelson Rd have parking?
    Yes, 227 Nelson Rd in Scotts Valley, CA has on-site parking.

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