9540 Central Ave, Ben Lomond, CA 95005 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 9540 Central Ave, Ben Lomond, CA 95005

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,592 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size0.57 acres (24,829 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$5,018 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN077-093-10

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN077-093-10
Alternative APN
  • 077-093-10-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Building Area1,592 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1908
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1908
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area24,829 sqft (0.57 acres)
Deck Area318 sqft
Patio Area318 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC
SewerSeptic
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address9540 CENTRAL AVE
CityBEN LOMOND
StateCA
Zip95005-9349
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR-1-10
Legal SubdivisionSUNNYSIDE
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number12,13
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN LORENZO VALLEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract120302

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address9540 CENTRAL AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9349
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateMay 2, 2009
Transfer Doc0000022146
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address9540 CENTRAL AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9291
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000016749
DateMay 22, 2017
Instrument2017-0016749
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressTROY, MI 48083
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueJun 1, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
Unified School DistrictSan Lorenzo Valley Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$390,089 (+2%) Land $190,711 Building $199,378
2025$5,018.00 (+5.31%) Homeowner's exemption$382,441 (+4.04%) Land $186,972 Building $195,469
2023$4,765.00 (+2.41%) Homeowner's exemption$367,590 Land $179,711 Building $187,879
2022$4,653.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 40 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies40 in force
Nearby Flood Claims39 (1981–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 39
Most Recent ClaimJan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 14 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud And Landslides, Jan 1997 · 3 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide, Jan 1982 · 7 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 64% of the US · lower than 78% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSAN LORENZO VALLEY WATER DIST
serves 21,513 people · EPA ID CA4410014
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead3 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
currently in violation since Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 263 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: Surfnet Communications.

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