Santa Cruz County property record for 979 Valley View Rd, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,350 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 1.22 acres (53,361 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (Mar 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $8,943 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 072-091-33 |
| Primary APN | 072-091-33 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,350 sqft Gross Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 53,361 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 979 VALLEY VIEW RD |
|---|---|
| City | BEN LOMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95005-9334 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-1AC |
| Legal Description | TWP 10S RGE 02W SEC 09 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN LORENZO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 120302 |
979 Valley View Rd, recreational vacant land, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2008.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 979 VALLEY VIEW RD, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9334 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199813447 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 15, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006342 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Valley View Rd was $8,943.
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 | $684,058 (+2%) Land $195,444 Building $488,614 | ||
| 2025 | $8,943.00 | $670,644 Land $191,612 Building $479,032 | |
| 2023 | $8,592.00 (+2.21%) | $644,604 Land $184,172 Building $460,432 | $1,076,490 |
| 2022 | $8,406.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 979 Valley View Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 36 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 36 (1981–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 36 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, 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 979 Valley View Rd is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 73% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 43 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: T-Mobile.
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