Santa Cruz County property record for 265 Cottage Ave, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,670 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.477 acres (20,778 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,818 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 072-212-25 |
| Primary APN | 072-212-25 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,670 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,778 sqft (0.477 acres) |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 265 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 |
265 Cottage Ave is held in a trust since February 2006.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 905 MAYWOOD CT, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024-4865 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 3, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009867 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 265 Cottage Ave was $2,818.
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 | $200,771 (+2%) Land $84,533 Building $116,238 | ||
| 2025 | $2,818.00 | $196,834 Land $82,876 Building $113,958 | |
| 2023 | $2,629.00 (+2.54%) | $189,191 Land $79,658 Building $109,533 | $815,400 |
| 2022 | $2,564.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 265 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 |
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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 265 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.
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 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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