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    28050 Highland Way, Los Gatos, CA 95033

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    $150,000

    38 acres of hillside land with development potential.

    Type:Land or Vacant Lot
    Lot size:
    38.00 Acres
    Added:
    May 22, 2026
    Days on Market:
    12
    Last Refresh:
    May 27 at 8:27 am

    Property Features for 28050 Highland Way

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    38.00 Acres
    Property subtype
    Land or Vacant Lot

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    MICHAEL SCHERER

    Listing agent MICHAEL SCHERER License #01224636

    Listing office CRUZ PROPERTIES

    Listing date May 22, 2026

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    HighLights

    • 38 acres of scenic hillside land with expansive mountain views
    • Potential homesite with roughly 1 acre of relatively flat terrain
    • Grandfathered 418 sq. ft. cabin foundation offers potential development opportunities (subject to county requirements)
    • Year‑round stream on the property
    • Historically off‑grid property, ideal for a private retreat
    • Located near mountain bike trails (Demo Forest)

    Overview

    Located in the Los Gatos mountains, this 38-acre property features approximately 1 acre of relatively flat to gently sloped terrain, offering a potential homesite with privacy, nature, and expansive mountain views. Nearby mountain bike trails are an added benefit. Santa Cruz County recognizes a grandfathered 418 sq. ft. cabin that previously existed on the property. The prior owner removed the cabin with plans to rebuild, leaving only the original foundation in place. This may provide valuable potential for future development opportunities, subject to county requirements and buyer investigation. A year-round stream historically supplied water to the cabin, though a water system is not currently connected. A septic system is believed to exist on-site, but its condition and specifications are unknown. Historically, the property operated completely off-grid using a combination of hydro-powered paddle wheel generation, solar power, and generators; none of these systems are currently installed. This is a unique chance to create a private retreat or off-grid getaway.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Land

    Suggested Use

    Wine and Liquor Store

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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    City
    Los Gatos
    County
    Santa Cruz
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -121.8667455
    Latitude
    37.0921207

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Land - 38 acres of hillside land with development potential.
    Where is this land located?
    The property is located at 28050 Highland Way Los Gatos, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $150,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 38 acres of scenic hillside land with expansive mountain views; Potential homesite with roughly 1 acre of relatively flat terrain; Grandfathered 418 sq. ft. cabin foundation offers potential development opportunities (subject to county requirements)
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    Real Estate License ID: 01224636
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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