255 Cottage Ave, Ben Lomond, CA 95005 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 255 Cottage Ave, Ben Lomond, CA 95005

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 bd · 1 ba · 753 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size	0.238 acres (10,367 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$1,678 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Transfer Feb 2021 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`072-212-06`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`072-212-06`
Alternative APN	`072-212-06-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	1 Bed
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Building Area	753 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1928
Effective Year Built	Effective 1928
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	10,367 sqft (0.238 acres)
Deck Area	180 sqft
Patio Area	180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	255 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

Owner

255 Cottage Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in June 2024.

Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	585 TEMPLETON DR, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-2438
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 9, 2021	Gift Deed, Transfer
Feb 9, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 9, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 12, 2021	Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Jun 13, 2024
Transfer Doc	0000011748
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2021: Gift Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Gift Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Recording Date	Feb 9, 2021
Property Address	255 COTTAGE AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9721
Document Number	0000007574
Instrument Date	Jan 25, 2021
Instrument	2021-0007574
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	585 TEMPLETON DR, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-2438

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Recording Date	Feb 9, 2021
Property Address	255 COTTAGE AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9721
Document Number	0000007573
Instrument Date	Jan 25, 2021
Instrument	2021-0007573
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	23980 SPALDING AVE, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024-6349

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Recording Date	Feb 9, 2021
Property Address	255 COTTAGE AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9721
Document Number	0000007572
Instrument Date	Jan 25, 2021
Instrument	2021-0007572
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	23980 SPALDING AVE, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024-6349

January 2021: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Recording Date	Jan 12, 2021
Property Address	255 COTTAGE AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9721
Document Number	0000001699
Instrument Date	Dec 28, 2020
Instrument	1699
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 3, 2021
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	23980 SPALDING AVE LOS ALTOS CA 940246349, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024-6349

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 255 Cottage Ave was $1,678.

Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Santa Cruz County
Unified School District	San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$99,230 (+2%) Land $64,668 Building $34,562
2025	$1,678.00	$97,284 Land $63,400 Building $33,884
2023	$1,523.00 (+2.7%)	$93,506 Land $60,938 Building $32,568	$701,370
2022	$1,483.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 255 Cottage Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 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	Severe Winter Storms And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 14 claims Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud And Landslides, Jan 1997 · 3 claims Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide, Jan 1982 · 7 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 255 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 65% of the US · lower than 79% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 275 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

May also be available: Surfnet Communications.

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