Santa Cruz County property record for 955 Western Ave, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,752 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 10.5 acres (457,598 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,910 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 079-311-13 |
| Primary APN | 079-311-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,752 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,280 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 457,598 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 604 sqft |
| Patio Area | 604 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 955 WESTERN DR |
|---|---|
| City | BROOKDALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95007 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Census Block | 3030 |
| Census Tract | 120400 |
955 Western Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2023.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 955 WESTERN AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9234 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000011638 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 955 WESTERN AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9234 |
| Document Number | 0000011638 |
| Map Reference | VOL 25 PG 58 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0011638 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 955 WESTERN AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9234 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 955 Western Ave was $7,910 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 | $662,348 (+2%) Land $413,967 Building $248,381 | ||
| 2025 | $7,910.00 Homeowner's exemption | $649,361 Land $405,850 Building $243,511 | |
| 2023 | $7,566.00 (+2.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $624,145 (+2%) Land $390,090 Building $234,055 | $1,155,150 |
| 2022 | $7,386.00 Homeowner's exemption | $611,907 Land $382,441 Building $229,466 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 955 Western Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 18 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 23 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 18 |
| 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 955 Western Ave is low, with a 0.05% 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 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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