Santa Cruz County property record for 9685 Brookside Ave, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,434 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.226 acres (9,845 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,100,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $14,126 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 077-111-21 |
| Primary APN | 077-111-21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,434 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,910 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,845 sqft (0.226 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 476 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 613 sqft |
| Patio Area | 613 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 9685 BROOKSIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BEN LOMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95005-9559 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-15 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEN LOMOND |
| Legal Lot Number | E |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN LORENZO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 120302 |
9685 Brookside Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9685 BROOKSIDE AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9559 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 8, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202129051 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 9685 BROOKSIDE AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9559 |
| Document Number | 0000029051 |
| Map Reference | MB 10 PG 10 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0029051 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 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 | $1,210.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 9685 BROOKSIDE AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9559 |
| Document Number | 0000029052 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0029052 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9685 Brookside Ave was $14,126 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 | $1,214,489 (+2%) Land $910,867 Building $303,622 | ||
| 2025 | $14,126.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,190,676 Land $893,007 Building $297,669 | |
| 2023 | $13,597.00 (+2.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,144,440 Land $858,330 Building $286,110 | $1,050,120 |
| 2022 | $13,279.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9685 Brookside 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 A, 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 9685 Brookside Ave is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 263 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Surfnet Communications.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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