Santa Cruz County property record for 217 Melin Ave, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,832 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.733 acres (31,929 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,392 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 072-251-40 |
| Primary APN | 072-251-40 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,832 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,990 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 31,929 sqft (0.733 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,158 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 638 sqft |
| Patio Area | 638 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 217 MELIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BEN LOMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95005-9628 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-15 |
| Legal Subdivision | LARITA WOODS 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN LORENZO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 120600 |
217 Melin Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2009.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 MELIN AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9628 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 12, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002201 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Melin Ave was $8,392 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $704,493 (+2%) Land $229,887 Building $474,606 | ||
| 2025 | $8,392.00 Homeowner's exemption | $690,679 Land $225,379 Building $465,300 | |
| 2023 | $8,034.00 (+2.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $663,860 Land $216,628 Building $447,232 | $999,900 |
| 2022 | $7,843.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Melin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1995.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1995–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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.
Wildfire risk around 217 Melin Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 275 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Surfnet Communications.
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