Your Santa Cruz Mountains Realtor

Helping you buy, sell, and build a life in the redwoods

Sarah Wagner, Santa Cruz Realtor and Real estate investor

If you’re feeling the pull toward mountain living, you’re not alone.
And you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

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

Living 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.

For buyers + sellers

Buying in the Santa Cruz Mountains

If you’re thinking about making the move, there are a few things you should know first. From water sources to road access, mountain homes are different and that’s a good thing when you understand them.

Selling Your Santa Cruz Mountain Home

Selling here isn’t the same as selling over the hill.

Buyers are looking for a feeling, a lifestyle, and a sense of place — not just square footage.

I help you position your home so the right buyer sees it and feels it.

Meet the Realtor Who Knows the Santa Cruz Mountains

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.

Whether you’re buying, selling, or just starting to explore, my role is simple: to guide you with clarity so you can make confident decisions.

That looks like:

  • Understanding the real differences between mountain properties

  • Helping you evaluate homes beyond just what you see online

  • Pricing and positioning your home so it actually sells

  • Navigating inspections, access, insurance, and everything in between

No pressure. No overwhelm. Just clear steps forward.

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.

I also know how important it is to have someone you trust guiding you through the process.

That’s what I aim to be for every client I work with.

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.

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