Santa Cruz County property record for 8650 Hihn Rd, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,699 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,017 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $523,814 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $10,113 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 072-284-30 |
| Primary APN | 072-284-30 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,699 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,997 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,017 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 298 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 8650 HIHN RD |
|---|---|
| City | BEN LOMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95005-9100 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-15 |
| Legal Subdivision | LARITA OAKS |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN LORENZO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 120600 |
8650 Hihn Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of October 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8650 HIHN RD, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9100 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201644443 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000044443 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8650 Hihn Rd was $10,113, up 4.3% from the year before.
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 | $850,163 (+2%) Land $476,720 Building $373,443 | ||
| 2025 | $10,113.00 (+4.27%) | $833,493 Land $467,373 Building $366,120 | |
| 2024 | $9,699.00 (-0.08%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,707.00 (+2.41%) | $801,127 Land $449,224 Building $351,903 | $696,780 |
| 2022 | $9,479.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8650 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 8650 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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