Santa Cruz County property record for 7530 Hihn Rd, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,374 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.385 acres (16,771 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $649,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $9,571 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer Dec 2021 Second Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 071-281-06 |
| Primary APN | 071-281-06 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,374 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,854 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 16,771 sqft (0.385 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 547 sqft |
| Patio Area | 547 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 7530 HIHN RD |
|---|---|
| City | BEN LOMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95005-9615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-15 |
| Legal Description | TR 406 |
| Legal Subdivision | EASTRIDGE SUB #1 TR #406 |
| Legal Tract | 406 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN LORENZO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 120600 |
7530 Hihn Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2023.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7530 HIHN RD, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9615 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage PATELCO CU |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201528545 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000015046 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 7530 HIHN RD, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9615 |
| Document Number | 0000015046 |
| Map Reference | MB 42 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0015046 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 7530 HIHN RD, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9615 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 7530 HIHN RD, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9615 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | E-PLACER TITLE, PLACER TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7530 HIHN RD, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9615 |
| Document Number | 0000062812 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0062812 |
| Name | PATELCO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DUBLIN, CA 94568 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 7530 HIHN RD, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9615 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7530 HIHN RD, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9615 |
| Document Number | 0000056497 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0056497 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7530 Hihn Rd was $9,571 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $783,650 (+2%) Land $470,190 Building $313,460 | ||
| 2025 | $9,571.00 Homeowner's exemption | $768,285 Land $460,971 Building $307,314 | |
| 2023 | $8,971.00 (+2.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $738,452 (+2%) Land $443,071 Building $295,381 | $902,970 |
| 2022 | $8,759.00 Homeowner's exemption | $723,972 Land $434,383 Building $289,589 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7530 Hihn Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1995.
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 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.
Wildfire risk around 7530 Hihn Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 101 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Surfnet Communications.
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