261 Main St, Ben Lomond, CA 95005 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 261 Main St, Ben Lomond, CA 95005

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,747 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size0.519 acres (22,608 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$875,000 (Aug 2006)
Tax Bill$14,172 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN077-093-06

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN077-093-06
Alternative APN
  • 077-093-06-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,747 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialBlock
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area22,608 sqft (0.519 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Deck Area62 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address261 MAIN ST
CityBEN LOMOND
StateCA
Zip95005-9394
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1-10
Legal DescriptionBLK 3 LOT 15,19
Legal SubdivisionBEN LOMOND
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN LORENZO VALLEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract120302

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address261 MAIN ST, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9394
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 22, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 22, 2006 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 2, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200649023
Prior Transfer DateMay 18, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0000034008
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

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 Value
2026$1,195,764 (+2%) Land $737,956 Building $457,808
2025$14,172.00 (+3.97%)$1,172,318 (+4.04%) Land $723,486 Building $448,832
2024$13,631.00 (-0.13%)
2023$13,649.00 (+2.35%)$1,126,796 Land $695,392 Building $431,404
2022$13,335.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
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 64% of the US · lower than 78% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% 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 263 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: Surfnet Communications.

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