Santa Cruz County property record for 235 Arnold Ave, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,440 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 1.72 acres (75,315 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $820,000 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $11,605 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 077-032-07 |
| Primary APN | 077-032-07 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,440 sqft Gross Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 75,315 sqft |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Deck Area | 1,299 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,299 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 235 ARNOLD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BEN LOMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95005-9456 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN LORENZO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 120301 |
235 Arnold Ave, recreational vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2015.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 325 SUNNYCROFT RD, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9764 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 8, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201544991 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017570 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 235 Arnold Ave was $11,605.
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 | $983,366 (+2%) Land $666,525 Building $316,841 | ||
| 2025 | $11,605.00 | $964,085 Land $653,456 Building $310,629 | |
| 2023 | $11,154.00 (+2.4%) | $926,648 Land $628,082 Building $298,566 | $971,010 |
| 2022 | $10,893.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 235 Arnold Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 File median of 18 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1982–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2000 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 235 Arnold Ave is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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