255 Riverside Ave, Ben Lomond, CA 95005 Property Records

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

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,197 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size0.253 acres (11,021 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$4,874 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN077-171-26

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN077-171-26
Alternative APN
  • 077-171-26-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,197 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,773 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeSawtooth
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area11,021 sqft (0.253 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWall Unit
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
SewerSeptic
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address255 RIVERSIDE AVE
CityBEN LOMOND
StateCA
Zip95005-9588
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1-15
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN LORENZO VALLEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2016
Census Tract120302

Owner

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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address255 RIVERSIDE AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9588
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateFeb 6, 2012
Transfer Doc0000007724
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address255 RIVERSIDE AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9588
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 2, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address255 RIVERSIDE AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9588

Mortgage

Document Number0000052737
DateOct 20, 2021
Instrument2021-0052737
Lender
NameFLAGSTAR BANK FSB
TypeBank
AddressTROY, MI 48098
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
Unified School DistrictSan Lorenzo Valley Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$390,929 (+2%) Land $121,879 Building $269,050
2025$4,874.00 (+5.48%) Homeowner's exemption$383,264 (+4.04%) Land $119,489 Building $263,775
2023$4,621.00 (+2.51%) Homeowner's exemption$368,381 Land $114,849 Building $253,532$996,120
2022$4,508.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 40 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies40 in force
Nearby Flood Claims39 (1981–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 39
Most Recent ClaimJan 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemSAN LORENZO VALLEY WATER DIST
serves 21,513 people · EPA ID CA4410014
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead3 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
currently in violation since Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 288 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: Surfnet Communications, T-Mobile.

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