If you missed out before, here is your chance. Two homes on acreage for a great price! A nicely paved road takes you all the way to over 4.5 acres. Amid redwoods, this property is a mountain retreat where you can get away from it all and still be close to downtown Ben Lomond. The main house has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, plus a bonus room and a lot of potential. The additional 1 bed 1 bath cottage offers the potential for a family compound or an extra income opportunity. The land offers so many possibilities, with a large flat clearing at the top of the property, and an orchard below. Just 15 minutes to HWY 17 leading to Silicon Valley and 20 minutes to the beach in Santa Cruz. PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE BY WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
4.64 acresLot Size
$517Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Mike Bloch•DRE #01382661• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Contact: 831-588-1588
Bought with Katie Ruddell•DRE #01896180• Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley
If you missed out before, here is your chance. Two homes on acreage for a great price! A nicely paved road takes you all the way to over 4.5 acres. Amid redwoods, this property is a mountain retreat where you can get away from it all and still be close to downtown Ben Lomond. The main house has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, plus a bonus room and a lot of potential. The additional 1 bed 1 bath cottage offers the potential for a family compound or an extra income opportunity. The land offers so many possibilities, with a large flat clearing at the top of the property, and an orchard below. Just 15 minutes to HWY 17 leading to Silicon Valley and 20 minutes to the beach in Santa Cruz. PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE BY WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT.
Public Records
Oct 14, 1970
Sold
$29,000
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,403 (+449.9%)
$520,200 + $156,060
$676,260
2024
$1,528 (+6.6%)
$35,162 + $55,428
$90,590
2023
$1,433 (+2.8%)
$35,162 + $55,428
$90,590
2022
$1,394 (+12.0%)
$34,473 + $54,341
$88,814
2021
$1,245 (+3.1%)
$33,797 + $53,276
$87,073
2020
$1,207 (+4.3%)
$33,134 + $52,231
$85,365
2019
$1,157 (+1.6%)
$32,794 + $51,695
$84,489
2018
$1,139 (+1.4%)
$32,151 + $50,682
$82,833
2017
$1,124 (+1.2%)
$30,903 + $48,712
$79,615
2016
$1,111 (+10.9%)
$30,903 + $48,712
$79,615
2015
$1,002 (+1.5%)
$30,297 + $47,757
$78,054
2014
$987 (+0.7%)
$29,257 + $46,119
$75,376
2013
$980 (+2.0%)
$29,257 + $46,119
$75,376
2012
$961 (+1.9%)
$29,125 + $45,911
$75,036
2011
$943 (+1.4%)
$28,554 + $45,011
$73,565
2010
$930 (+0.5%)
$27,994 + $44,128
$72,122
2009
$926 (+2.1%)
$27,785 + $43,798
$71,583
2008
$907
$27,851 + $43,902
$71,753
Tax history for 220 Taylor Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,403 (+449.9%)
$520,200 + $156,060
$676,260
2024
$1,528 (+6.6%)
$35,162 + $55,428
$90,590
2023
$1,433 (+2.8%)
$35,162 + $55,428
$90,590
2022
$1,394 (+12.0%)
$34,473 + $54,341
$88,814
2021
$1,245 (+3.1%)
$33,797 + $53,276
$87,073
2020
$1,207 (+4.3%)
$33,134 + $52,231
$85,365
2019
$1,157 (+1.6%)
$32,794 + $51,695
$84,489
2018
$1,139 (+1.4%)
$32,151 + $50,682
$82,833
2017
$1,124 (+1.2%)
$30,903 + $48,712
$79,615
2016
$1,111 (+10.9%)
$30,903 + $48,712
$79,615
2015
$1,002 (+1.5%)
$30,297 + $47,757
$78,054
2014
$987 (+0.7%)
$29,257 + $46,119
$75,376
2013
$980 (+2.0%)
$29,257 + $46,119
$75,376
2012
$961 (+1.9%)
$29,125 + $45,911
$75,036
2011
$943 (+1.4%)
$28,554 + $45,011
$73,565
2010
$930 (+0.5%)
$27,994 + $44,128
$72,122
2009
$926 (+2.1%)
$27,785 + $43,798
$71,583
2008
$907
$27,851 + $43,902
$71,753
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.64 Acres
Year renovated
1948
Sq. Ft.
1,716
Year built
1948
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
07701115
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
RA
Residential Agricultural District
To provide areas of residential use where development is limited to a range of non-urban densities of single-family dwellings in areas outside the urban services line and rural services line; on lands suitable for development with adequate water, septic system suitability, vehicular access, and fire protection; with adequate protection of natural resources; with adequate protection from natural hazards; and where small-scale commercial agriculture, such as animal-keeping, truck farming and specialty crops, can take place in conjunction with the primary use of the property as residential.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport (Minimum): 1
Parking Description: Carport, Off-Street Parking, Parking Area
Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Full on Ground Floor, Shower Over Tub
Room Information
Bonus/Hobby Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen
Kitchen Description: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop (Tile), Oven Range, Refrigerator(s)
Guest House
Interior Features
Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), In Utility Room, Inside, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Stove
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Stove (Wood)
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Forest/Woods
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Barbecue Area
Building Information
Style: Cabin
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,716
Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Property Primary ID: 685717
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 4.641
Lot Description: Grade (Sloped Up)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RA
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Septic Connected
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
Directions: Follow Taylor Road to very end.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,716
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.64 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1948
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 07701115
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
6/10
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
6/10
San Lorenzo Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 15 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.8 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$843,000 – $1.02M
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