Santa Cruz County property record for 252 Lorenzo Ave, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 512 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,445 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $670 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer May 2020 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 077-162-03 |
| Primary APN | 077-162-03 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 512 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,445 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Deck Area | 476 sqft |
| Patio Area | 476 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 252 LORENZO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BEN LOMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95005-9360 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-15 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROWARDENNAN HOTEL & RIVERSIDE |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN LORENZO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 120302 |
252 Lorenzo Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 1996.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 LORENZO AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9360 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 27, 2020 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jul 10, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 10, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer |
| Jul 10, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 13, 1996 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000053240 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 252 LORENZO AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9360 |
| Document Number | 0000046759 |
| Map Reference | MB 17 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0046759 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 252 LORENZO AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9360 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 252 LORENZO AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9360 |
| Document Number | 0000018118 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 18118 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 440 LUPING VALLEY RD APTOS CA 95003, APTOS, CA 95003 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 252 LORENZO AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9360 |
| Document Number | 0000022547 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 22547 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 333 RIVERSIDE AVE BEN LOMOND CA 950059589, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9589 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 252 LORENZO AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9360 |
| Document Number | 0000022543 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 22543 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 333 RIVERSIDE AVE BEN LOMOND CA 950059589, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9589 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 252 LORENZO AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9360 |
| Document Number | 0000022545 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 22545 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 333 RIVERSIDE AVE BEN LOMOND CA 950059589, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9589 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 252 Lorenzo Ave was $670 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 | $30,459 (+2%) Land $13,408 Building $17,051 | ||
| 2025 | $670.00 Homeowner's exemption | $29,862 Land $13,145 Building $16,717 | |
| 2023 | $692.00 (+3.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $28,702 Land $12,634 Building $16,068 | $452,970 |
| 2022 | $670.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 252 Lorenzo 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 252 Lorenzo 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 | 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 252 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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