Santa Cruz County property record for 2718 Hermit Ranch Rd, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 171 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 11.8 acres (515,794 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Dec 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,473 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 089-231-10 |
| Primary APN | 089-231-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 171 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 515,794 sqft |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Deck Area | 156 sqft |
| Patio Area | 156 sqft |
| Water Source | Well |
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| Street Address | 2718 HERMIT RANCH RD |
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| City | BEN LOMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95005-9490 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Local Zoning Code | SU |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN LORENZO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 120301 |
2718 Hermit Ranch Rd, recreational vacant land, is held in a trust since December 2006.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13041 PINE ST, BOULDER CREEK, CA 95006-9101 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200671121 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 1, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000043597 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2718 Hermit Ranch Rd was $4,473.
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 | $307,484 (+2%) Land $306,117 Building $1,367 | ||
| 2025 | $4,473.00 | $301,455 Land $300,115 Building $1,340 | |
| 2023 | $4,220.00 (+2.7%) | $289,749 Land $288,461 Building $1,288 | $547,920 |
| 2022 | $4,109.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2718 Hermit Ranch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 15 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1982–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2000 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 2718 Hermit Ranch Rd is moderate, ranking above 56% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · lower than 67% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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