Santa Cruz County property record for 8585 Hihn Rd, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.381 acres (16,596 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $965,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $12,531 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 072-122-18 |
| Primary APN | 072-122-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,142 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,596 sqft (0.381 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 558 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 370 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8585 HIHN RD |
|---|---|
| City | BEN LOMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95005-9605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-15 |
| Legal Subdivision | LANDS OF MICHAEL & AERIN MARTIN |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN LORENZO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 120600 |
8585 Hihn Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8585 HIHN RD, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9605 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 14, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Sep 26, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202127652 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000032070 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8585 HIHN RD, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9605 |
| Document Number | 0000027652 |
| Map Reference | MB 25 PG 43 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0027652 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,061.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 8585 HIHN RD, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9605 |
| Document Number | 0000027653 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0027653 |
| Name | MASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8585 HIHN RD, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9605 |
| Document Number | 0000032070 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 32070 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 8585 HIHN RD BEN LOMOND CA 950059605, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9605 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8585 Hihn Rd was $12,531.
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 | $1,065,438 (+2%) Land $734,214 Building $331,224 | ||
| 2025 | $12,531.00 | $1,044,548 Land $719,818 Building $324,730 | |
| 2023 | $12,053.00 (+2.39%) | $1,003,986 Land $691,866 Building $312,120 | $911,610 |
| 2022 | $11,772.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8585 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 8585 Hihn Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 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.
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