Santa Cruz County property record for 185 Taylor Rd, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 709 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.78 acres (33,977 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Mar 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,531 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 077-011-37 |
| Primary APN | 077-011-37 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 709 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 33,977 sqft (0.78 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 171 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 171 sqft |
| Deck Area | 150 sqft |
| Patio Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 185 TAYLOR RD |
|---|---|
| City | BEN LOMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-1AC |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN LORENZO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 120301 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 883, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-0883 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199710170 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Unified School District | San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $182,747 (+2%) Land $83,067 Building $99,680 | ||
| 2025 | $2,531.00 (+7.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $179,163 (+4.04%) Land $81,438 Building $97,725 | |
| 2023 | $2,347.00 (+2.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $172,205 Land $78,275 Building $93,930 | $436,410 |
| 2022 | $2,287.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1980–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2017 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 76% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SAN LORENZO VALLEY WATER DIST serves 21,513 people · EPA ID CA4410014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 263 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Surfnet Communications.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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