Santa Cruz County property record for 250 Cottage Ave, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,255 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,235 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,195 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 072-212-07 |
| Primary APN | 072-212-07 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,255 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,235 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 250 COTTAGE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BEN LOMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95005-9721 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-20 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN LORENZO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 120302 |
250 Cottage Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2024.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 BRACKNEY RD, FELTON, CA 95018 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001265 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 250 Cottage Ave was $3,195.
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 | $234,292 (+2%) Land $117,146 Building $117,146 | ||
| 2025 | $3,195.00 | $229,698 Land $114,849 Building $114,849 | |
| 2023 | $2,995.00 (+2.53%) | $220,778 Land $110,389 Building $110,389 | $573,210 |
| 2022 | $2,921.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 250 Cottage 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 250 Cottage Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 151 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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