Santa Cruz County property record for 437 Hillside Ave, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 5 ba · 6,985 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 1.98 acres (86,684 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $886,000 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $14,509 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 078-191-87 |
| Primary APN | 078-191-87 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Building Area | 6,985 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 86,684 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 433 HILLSIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BEN LOMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95005-9359 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-1AC |
| Legal Description | MAP 000000 00000 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUENA VISTA |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,3 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN LORENZO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 120302 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 437 HILLSIDE AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9359 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200570280 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000070277 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $1,235,014 (+2%) Land $557,568 Building $677,446 | ||
| 2025 | $14,509.00 (+3.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,210,798 (+4.04%) Land $546,635 Building $664,163 | |
| 2024 | $13,956.00 (-0.7%) | ||
| 2023 | $14,055.00 (+2.36%) | $1,163,782 Land $525,409 Building $638,373 | $1,281,600 |
| 2022 | $13,731.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 36 (1981–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 36 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · lower than 74% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 252 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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