Welcome home to your dream storybook cottage, in the peaceful tree-lined Riverside neighborhood. This mountain getaway home was built in 1922 for the famous wine-making Wente Family, & the tasteful updates hold true to the home's vintage feel. Tucked behind a white picket fence the nearly half-acre property is flat and sunny overlooking the river. The thoughtfully designed interior offers comfort and classic charm, inside & out. Soaring ceiling, cozy fireplace & original hardwood flooring throughout. The living room flows to the cheerful kitchen. The primary bedroom downstairs includes an updated ensuite bathroom, with a custom tiled shower, rain showerhead & frameless glass doors. The backyard studio is perfect for hosting guests. Enjoy outdoor living in the private backyard including a hot tub, situated under redwood trees with a view of the river. Walkable to the main stretch of restaurants, shops, and the Ben Lomond Market. Truly a one-of-a-kind location in Ben Lomond!
Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$870Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jessica McVey•DRE #02044473• Trajectory Real Estate
Listed by Ian Batra•DRE #01908801• Trajectory Real Estate
Contact: 831-400-8625
Bought with Eubank Property Group•DRE #70010232• Room Real Estate
"Carmel to Kennebunkport" Is what you will think of the moment you pull up to this storybook cottage. In the much sought after Riverside neighborhood of Ben Lomond. Nearly a half acre of flat & sunny overlooking the river. This vintage getaway home was built in 1922 for the famous wine making Wente Family. High open ceilings with original wood throughout, the dollhouse charm of this home will knock your socks off. Beautiful natural light shines thru multi paned windows. Airy open living room features high ceilings and stone fireplace feeling like a hallmark card or page from a novel. Petite updated kitchen with everything staying in the style and era. And when friends or Family come to visit, they'll love the separate guest studio off the garage workshop overlooking the river. Spacious yards with plentiful privacy, lounging & drifting into fantasy of childhood imagination times past and present. Gardens decks and hot tub, imagine your dreams dawdling along the slow moving San Lorenzo.
MLSListings #ML81547382
Mar 15, 2016
Sold
$475,000
$399/sq ft
Feb 9, 2016
Pending
—
Jan 27, 2016
Contingent
—
Jan 18, 2016
Listed
$449,000
$378/sq ft
+5
Great Ben Lomond location. Walk to market/stores. Large approx. 17,000 sq. ft parcel with lots of room for gardening or just relaxing near the river. Main house is a 2 bed. (second bedroom is loft style). Includes a detached structure originally a single car garage now used for storage and a studio (no permits) attached to garage. Property is located in the flood zone so restrictions on building apply. If you are looking for a charming place in a super location under $500k here it is.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,805 (+17.9%)
$689,863 + $295,656
$985,519
2024
$10,009 (−0.9%)
$636,725 + $212,242
$848,967
2023
$10,098 (+2.4%)
$636,725 + $212,242
$848,967
2022
$9,862 (+2.2%)
$624,240 + $208,080
$832,320
2021
$9,652 (+58.1%)
$612,000 + $204,000
$816,000
2020
$6,107 (+5.4%)
$600,000 + $200,000
$800,000
2019
$5,791 (+1.9%)
$411,324 + $102,831
$514,155
2018
$5,682 (+605.5%)
$403,259 + $100,815
$504,074
2017
$805 (+0.9%)
$23,250 + $24,399
$47,649
2016
$798 (+7.5%)
$23,250 + $24,399
$47,649
2015
$742 (+1.2%)
$22,794 + $23,921
$46,715
2014
$733 (+12.6%)
$22,012 + $23,100
$45,112
2013
$651 (+1.8%)
$22,012 + $23,100
$45,112
2012
$639 (+1.7%)
$21,913 + $22,996
$44,909
2011
$629 (+1.2%)
$21,483 + $22,545
$44,028
2010
$621 (+0.4%)
$21,062 + $22,103
$43,165
2009
$619 (+1.8%)
$20,905 + $21,938
$42,843
2008
$607
$20,955 + $21,990
$42,945
Tax history for 212 Riverside Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,805 (+17.9%)
$689,863 + $295,656
$985,519
2024
$10,009 (−0.9%)
$636,725 + $212,242
$848,967
2023
$10,098 (+2.4%)
$636,725 + $212,242
$848,967
2022
$9,862 (+2.2%)
$624,240 + $208,080
$832,320
2021
$9,652 (+58.1%)
$612,000 + $204,000
$816,000
2020
$6,107 (+5.4%)
$600,000 + $200,000
$800,000
2019
$5,791 (+1.9%)
$411,324 + $102,831
$514,155
2018
$5,682 (+605.5%)
$403,259 + $100,815
$504,074
2017
$805 (+0.9%)
$23,250 + $24,399
$47,649
2016
$798 (+7.5%)
$23,250 + $24,399
$47,649
2015
$742 (+1.2%)
$22,794 + $23,921
$46,715
2014
$733 (+12.6%)
$22,012 + $23,100
$45,112
2013
$651 (+1.8%)
$22,012 + $23,100
$45,112
2012
$639 (+1.7%)
$21,913 + $22,996
$44,909
2011
$629 (+1.2%)
$21,483 + $22,545
$44,028
2010
$621 (+0.4%)
$21,062 + $22,103
$43,165
2009
$619 (+1.8%)
$20,905 + $21,938
$42,843
2008
$607
$20,955 + $21,990
$42,945
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
848
Year built
1922
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
07717213
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 4, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Detached, Drive Through, Room for Oversized Vehicle
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Nook, No Formal Dining Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Electric, Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced Front, Wood
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Style: Cottage
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Post & Pier
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,189
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 553812
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.399
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R-1-15
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
High School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
Location Information
Highway 9 downtown Ben Lomond to Glen Arbor Rd cross the bridge and make the first right onto Riverside Ave, home is halfway down on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 848
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 07717213
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 4, 2026
Around this home
Schools
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
San Lorenzo Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
6% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 94° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
17 unhealthy days expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$983,000 – $1.19M
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