Santa Cruz County property record for 245 Locust Ln, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,820 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.681 acres (29,664 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,552 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 072-161-20 |
| Primary APN | 072-161-20 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,820 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,265 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 29,664 sqft (0.681 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 445 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 42 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 245 LOCUST LN |
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| City | BEN LOMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95005-9730 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-15 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN LORENZO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 120302 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 245 LOCUST LN, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9730 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 27, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000044954 |
| 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 | $273,218 (+2%) Land $122,862 Building $150,356 | ||
| 2025 | $3,552.00 (+6.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $267,861 (+4.04%) Land $120,453 Building $147,408 | |
| 2023 | $3,338.00 (+2.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $257,460 Land $115,776 Building $141,684 | $856,800 |
| 2022 | $3,255.00 |
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 40 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 40 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 39 (1981–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 39 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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 | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 |
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| 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 128 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 |
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