Santa Cruz County property record for 8165 Hihn Rd, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,751 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.327 acres (14,244 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $525,000 (May 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $9,655 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 072-311-22 |
| Primary APN | 072-311-22 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,751 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,267 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 14,244 sqft (0.327 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 516 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 1,021 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,021 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 8165 HIHN RD |
|---|---|
| City | BEN LOMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95005-9635 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN LORENZO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 120600 |
8165 Hihn Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2002.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8165 HIHN RD, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9635 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200236360 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 24, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000069695 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 8165 HIHN RD, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9635 |
| Document Number | 0000032985 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Title Company | AMROCK TITLE CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 8165 HIHN RD BEN LOMOND CA 950059635, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9635 |
| Document Number | 0000032985 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 32985 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 24, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8165 Hihn Rd was $9,655 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 | $791,101 (+2%) Land $489,729 Building $301,372 | ||
| 2025 | $9,655.00 Homeowner's exemption | $775,589 Land $480,127 Building $295,462 | |
| 2023 | $9,053.00 (+2.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $745,472 Land $461,483 Building $283,989 | $960,930 |
| 2022 | $8,839.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8165 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 8165 Hihn Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 99 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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