SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS • CALIFORNIA

Buy, sell, and

build

a life in the redwoods

SARAH WAGNER

SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS REALTOR • DRE 02192423

Santa Cruz Mountain homes come with wells, septic, winding roads and a slower pace you can’t quite explain until you’re here. I’ve lived this life. I’ll help you navigate every part of it.

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I'M A FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER

Serving Felton • Ben Lomond • Boulder Creek • Scotts Valley • Santa Cruz Mountains • Santa Cruz County

LIFE IN THE SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS

There’s a difference between buying a house and stepping into a completely different way of living.

In the Santa Cruz Mountains, homes come with wells, septic systems, winding roads, redwood canopies, and a slower pace that you can’t quite explain until you’re here.

It’s beautiful. It’s grounding. It’s also something you want to understand before you jump in. That’s where I come in.

I don’t just sell homes here.
I live this life every day.

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Buying in the Santa Cruz Mountains

Mountain homes are different — and that's a good thing when you understand them. From water sources to road access, I'll make sure you know exactly what you're getting into.

Wells, septic, and water rights explained
Road access and fire insurance guidance
Evaluating homes beyond what you see online
Navigating inspections and contingencies

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Selling your Santa Cruz Mountain Home

Selling here isn't the same as selling over the hill. Buyers want a feeling, a lifestyle, a sense of place — not just square footage. Let's position your home so the right buyer sees it and feels it.

Pricing strategy for the mountain market
Lifestyle-focused marketing & storytelling
Professional photography & staging guidance
Guidance from prep to close

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A woman with long curly hair, wearing glasses on her head and a cream-colored sweater, sitting on a brown couch holding a smartphone, in a living room with a fireplace, a plant, and decorative wooden panels.

MEET SARAH

A realtor actually lives the Santa Cruz Mountain life.

I'm Sarah — a Santa Cruz Mountains realtor, mom of two, and someone who chose this life on purpose. I know what it feels like to want something different. To want space, nature, and a little more breathing room.

My role is simple: to guide you with clarity so you can make confident decisions. No pressure. No overwhelm. Just clear steps forward.

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CLIENT STORIES

Don’t just take my word for it…

“Sarah went above and beyond in helping us find the right home for our family. She is very supportive and efficient in moving the process along, and her knowledge about buying a house in the mountains is super helpful. We cannot recommend her enough!”

- Alex Z.