Santa Cruz County property record for 521 Noteware Dr, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,491 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.485 acres (21,127 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $281,500 (Nov 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $5,106 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 072-342-07 |
| Primary APN | 072-342-07 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,491 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,941 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,127 sqft (0.485 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 450 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 547 sqft |
| Patio Area | 547 sqft |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 521 NOTEWARE DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEN LOMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95005-9539 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-20 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAPS 16 PG 42 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN LORENZO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 120600 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 NOTEWARE DR, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9539 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Sep 25, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BAY EQUITY LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199869603 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 15, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000014684 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 521 NOTEWARE DR, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9539 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TSI TITLE COMPANY OF CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000025373 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0025373 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 521 NOTEWARE DR, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9539 |
| Document Number | 0000038271 |
| Map Reference | MB 16 PG 42 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0038271 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 521 NOTEWARE DR, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9539 |
| Document Number | 0000038272 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0038272 |
| Name | BAY EQUITY LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2035 |
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 | $386,184 (+2%) Land $127,930 Building $258,254 | ||
| 2025 | $5,106.00 (+10.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $378,614 (+4.04%) Land $125,422 Building $253,192 | |
| 2023 | $4,640.00 (+2.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $363,912 Land $120,552 Building $243,360 | $812,700 |
| 2022 | $4,527.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1995–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 153 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 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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