Dylan Linde - ROOM Real Estate

11/03/2025

Just Sold – 9609 E Zayante Road, Felton – $655,000

The current market has been really favorable for buyers in the Santa Cruz Mountains, with more room for negotiations and a wider range of properties available than typically seen in our area. This home at 9609 E Zayante Road perfectly captures the spirit of the San Lorenzo Valley - a one-of-a-kind family retreat brimming with character, quirkiness and classic Felton charm.

Tucked away in the redwoods along Zayante Creek, the property features its own private swimming hole, an indoor stage with lights and speakers for live music performances, and a setting that feels like a hidden forest getaway. Every corner of the home is unique and totally its own.

We were able to secure this awesome property for over $100,000 below the original listing price, a big win for my buyers and a clear indicator of today’s shifting market.
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04/16/2025

Just Sold – 25 Bay Laurel Court, Scotts Valley – $1,925,000

Scotts Valley continues to be the most desirable mountain market in Santa Cruz County, with the highest list to sale price ratios and most buyer activity. It’s easy to see why - offering a perfect blend of privacy, great schools, and quick access to both the coast and Silicon Valley. This particular property at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac felt like a rare find from the beginning.

My clients had a clear vision of finding a spacious home in a quiet, established neighborhood with room to grow, and 25 Bay Laurel Court checked every box. We moved quickly, structured a competitive offer against two other groups, and ultimately secured the home under favorable terms despite a competitive market.

The house itself is beautifully maintained and thoughtfully laid out, with multiple living spaces, an expansive chefs kitchen, and ample room for hosting family and friends. I'm so excited for my buyers as they settle into this next chapter, and I know they’ll create some amazing memories both on the property itself and in the community.

This was truly one of the most unique and memorable sales of my career.

04/15/2025

04/09/2025

A recent review from an off-market sale I just closed at 12085 Irwin Way in Boulder Creek.

I’m really pleased with how everything came together - I had the opportunity to represent both the buyer and the seller in this unique situation, a tenant purchasing the home from their landlord. While it may seem straightforward, there were quite a few moving parts behind the scenes. We navigated multiple inspections, worked through several rounds of negotiations, and tackled some unique terms to make sure both sides felt confident in the deal. It took some thoughtful coordination but ultimately we reached a great outcome for everyone involved.

11/18/2024

As we move into Q4, it's common to see a seasonal slowdown in real estate activity. Santa Cruz County is no exception - with less daylight, wet weather, and multiple holidays, we see fewer new listings, less open houses and overall market stagnation.

There is a silver lining though - the end of the year is an excellent time to be a buyer in our market. With less competition, it's common to find motivated sellers more willing to negotiate on pricing and terms to finalize sales before the year ends. Winter also gives buyers the chance to view prospective properties (especially in rural areas) in their worst shape, ensuring that potential weather-related issues on homes have been reviewed before taking the next step. It’s a unique window to secure a property before the spring rush and I've had a blast representing some longtime friends and other great people on the recent sales below:

10656 Redwood Drive, Felton - $805,000
Lot 7x/7 Aspen Valley Homesites, Groveland - $130,000
1099 38th Ave # 101, Santa Cruz - $305,000
0 Bear Creek Canyon Road, Boulder Creek - $100,000
15931 Highway 9, Boulder Creek - $50,000

With two more buyer-representation deals currently in contract, I'm looking forward to a solid end of the year and more happy clients!

08/30/2024

Just Sold - 1375 Brommer Way, Santa Cruz and 1799 Braddock Court, San Jose - $1,200,000 and $775,000

August was a really great month for my clients and I. Although both transactions went very smoothly, these two closings were quite different.

1375 Brommer Way is a 4bed/2bath single family home in the heart of Santa Cruz's Live Oak neighborhood. Everything about the deal, from the agents we worked with, vendor assistance received, home style and location were right in my wheelhouse as a Santa Cruz based realtor. After rounds of counteroffers and tense negotiations, we eventually beat out other groups and came up with an acquisition strategy that couldn't be matched.

1799 Braddock Court on the other hand was a bit different - it's a 2bed/2bath condo on the edge of San Jose and Campbell, bordering large shopping districts and tech headquarters. Although this isn't a region that I specialize in, I was able to use the same negotiating skills proven in my local market and assist my client with the purchase of this unit $50,000 under the original asking price. San Jose is consistently one of the hottest housing markets in the country and it feels great to advocate for my clients and ensure that they received the best deal possible no matter the competition we faced.

Looking forward to September!

07/31/2024

As much as I love rural Santa Cruz County, it's important to know that it's a very dynamic place to live.

Purchasing a home in places like the San Lorenzo Valley comes with a number of variables that are unique to mountain areas - we deal with septic tanks, water wells, tree maintenance, retaining walls and more that is rarely dealt with in a more urban zone.

One of my favorite aspects of representing rural property buyers is walking clients through these variables and helping them create strategies not only acquire mountain homes, but ensure that each unique variable has been reviewed and handled diligently.

I'm so glad to have worked for my clients Sarah and Dillon and I'm confident that they're going to love being a part of this awesome Santa Cruz community.

07/22/2024

Just sold - 7002 Highway 17, Scotts Valley - $912,000

I really couldn’t be any happier for new buyers of this property. My clients run a small business and 7002 Highway 17 had everything they were looking for - two separate homes, a workshop, acreage and views. We worked with some great local professionals to check all the boxes on this transaction and I can’t wait to see the new owners put some love into this awesome multi family compound.

05/26/2024

Just sold - 122 Stockton Avenue, Santa Cruz - $3,249,000

The Westside is my favorite area in coastal Santa Cruz. The pace of life is slower, the crowds at the beaches are calmer, and the homes are unique and full of character. Working in this area is special and I’m thrilled to have represented the buyer of this recently remodeled property just steps away from West Cliff Drive.

After months of searching, my clients and I identified this lower Westside property and created a plan to make this home theirs. We put together a strategy that beat out other cash offers and locked up a deal under the seller’s original asking price.

122 Stockton was completely remodeled in 2012 and features epic ocean views over the Monterey Bay and some iconic local surf spots. I’m really excited for my clients and can’t wait to hear about the great times that they’re going to have at this home.

05/07/2024

Just sold - 267 Chirco Avenue, Santa Cruz - $2,250,000

I had a blast representing the buyers of this awesome historical property in Santa Cruz Gardens. We’ve been strategizing since October to make it happen, and after lots of negotiations we went into contract with a great price and terms for both parties. This property is incredible - it’s a 4000 sqft, 5 bedroom custom home on a 1.2 acre private lot, extremely hard to find within close proximity to Santa Cruz proper.

01/03/2024

Closed - 4 Parcels, 20 Acres in Boulder Creek

My last closing of 2023! I’m very excited for my client to enjoy great piece of vacant land in the foothills of Boulder Creek. We were able to negotiate and close on the deal well below original list price. At 20 acres, the opportunities are endless on the beautiful and buildable lot.

11/19/2023

October 2023 Real Estate Market Updates for Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Santa Clara Counties -> Using Single Family Home numbers for pricing statistics, and averages for days on market reporting.

Low inventory is keeping the market competitive! With fewer single family homes coming onto the market, sellers have more opportunity for a quick transaction. Buyers should be prepared to act swiftly, as we see days on the market in Monterey and Santa Cruz county dropping since last month (and Santa Clara remaining low at only 8). List to sold price ratio had a small decrease in all three counties compared to September. Median prices have stayed pretty consistent with the largest spike in Monterey county, increasing 17.72% month over month.⁠
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If you’re looking to take advantage of the low inventory and selling , or you’re looking to buy in this competitive market, strategy is more important than ever - ask me how ROOM Real Estate and I can help!
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