Santa Cruz County property record for 242 Kessler Dr, Ben Lomond, CA 95005 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
| Square Footage | 1,681 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 22,521 sqft (0.517 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $7,500 (2017) |
| Tax Bill | $9,612.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 077-362-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,681 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,241 sqft Gross Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Roof Construction | Sawtooth Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 22,521 sqft (0.517 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | 629 sqft Deck |
| Patio Area | 629 sqft Patio |
| Topography | Steep Topography |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Sewage | Septic Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 242 KESSLER DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEN LOMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95005-9402 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 1323 PG 457 208 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Minor Civil Division | SAN LORENZO VALLEY |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 120600 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 077-362-12
Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 57, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-0057 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 03, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Apr 22, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer AMROCK INC |
| Apr 22, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Jul 31, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ON Q FINANCIAL INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 16, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201725034 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000023155 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 242 KESSLER DR, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9402 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE CO INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000003931 |
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| Date | Feb 03, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0003931 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 242 KESSLER DR, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9402 |
| Document Number | 0000023155 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021-0023155 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 242 KESSLER DR, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9402 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 242 KESSLER DR, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9402 |
| Document Number | 0000023153 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021-0023153 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 242 KESSLER DR, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9402 |
| Document Number | 0000023154 |
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| Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0023154 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 355 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 242 KESSLER DR, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9402 |
| Document Number | 0000025034 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0025034 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Tax (Full/Partial Unknown) |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 57, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-0057 |
| Document Number | 0000025035 |
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| Date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0025035 |
| Name | ON Q FINANCIAL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2047 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Unified School District | San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $813,099 (+2%) Land $488,207 Building $324,892 | ||
| 2025 | $9,612.00 (+4.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $797,156 (+4.04%) Land $478,635 Building $318,521 | |
| 2024 | $9,212.00 (-0.92%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,298.00 (+2.4%) | $766,202 Land $460,049 Building $306,153 | $903,420 |
| 2022 | $9,080.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Cruz County (06087C), updated July 10, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 11% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 6,250 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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