Santa Cruz County property record for 8260 Oak Ave, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,191 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.327 acres (14,244 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,375,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $16,318 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 072-172-10 |
| Primary APN | 072-172-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 3,191 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,863 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,244 sqft (0.327 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 415 sqft |
| Patio Area | 415 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8260 OAK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BEN LOMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95005-9739 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-15 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORDWAY TR |
| Legal Block | 15,16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19-24 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN LORENZO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 120302 |
8260 Oak Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2024.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8260 OAK AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9739 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202414388 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8260 OAK AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9739 |
| Document Number | 0000041835 |
| Map Reference | MB 16 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0041835 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8260 OAK AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9739 |
| Document Number | 0000041836 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0041836 |
| Name | FREMONT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8260 Oak Ave was $16,318.
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 | $1,402,500 (+2%) Land $981,750 Building $420,750 | ||
| 2025 | $16,318.00 | $1,375,000 Land $962,500 Building $412,500 | |
| 2023 | $13,042.00 (+2.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,096,500 Land $767,550 Building $328,950 | $1,050,660 |
| 2022 | $12,737.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8260 Oak Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 40 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 40 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 39 (1981–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 39 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, 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.
Wildfire risk around 8260 Oak Ave 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 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 275 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.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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