Discover your dream home nestled in one of the most desired neighborhoods in the heart of Ben Lomond. This sunny 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features an open-concept layout with large windows that invite an abundant amount of natural light through the whole home. Other features of the home include 3 good sized bedrooms, a spacious 2 car garage, and modern upgrades including solar panels with favorable PG & E NEM 2 terms, a Tesla Powerwall, an EV charger, and a sleek electric garage door! This home has everything you could want for a fairytale home but the real beauty of it lies in the incredible backyard. This flat, sunny, beautifully landscaped backyard is a private oasis with fruit trees, raised garden beds, a turf lawn, fire pit, fully irrigated in both front and back for effortless maintenance, and a brand-new hot tub. A backyard like this is extremely rare for the Santa Cruz mountains. You truly have to see it to fully appreciate it, and once you are here you won't want to leave. Enjoy the convenience of walking to local shops and restaurants. Take a short drive to the hiking trails of Henry Cowell State Park, 20 minute drive to Santa Cruz beaches and the Boardwalk, fantastic SLV School District as well. Don't miss this opportunity to own your own slice of paradise.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$833Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Riley McWilliams•DRE #02033282• eXp Realty of California Inc
Contact: 831-431-3707
Bought with MaryBeth McLaughlin•DRE #01466579• Room Real Estate
Well maintained and updated home on an extra large and level lot. Enjoy full sunshine from your front and back yard, fruit from your own trees and plenty of space to play and tend to a garden. Inside, you can enjoy hardwood floors, granite counter tops, updated bathrooms, a spacious master suite and you can stay toasty warm using your living room fireplace. Just a short walkable distance to the Ben Lomond Market, restaurants and coffee shop. This home is a great value!
Public Records
Aug 9, 1991
Sold
$270,091
$206/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 30, 1987
Sold
$135,000
$103/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 4, 1985
Sold
$130,000
$99/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 4, 1974
Sold
$38,000
$29/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,652 (+4.2%)
$647,880 + $239,627
$887,507
2024
$10,219
$635,177 + $234,928
$870,105
2023
$10,227 (+2.4%)
$635,177 + $234,928
$870,105
2022
$9,986 (+2.1%)
$622,722 + $230,322
$853,044
2021
$9,777 (+4.1%)
$610,512 + $225,806
$836,318
2020
$9,395 (+4.7%)
$598,542 + $221,378
$819,920
2019
$8,976 (+93.5%)
$592,404 + $219,108
$811,512
2018
$4,638 (+1.6%)
$580,788 + $214,812
$795,600
2017
$4,565 (+1.2%)
$259,032 + $138,655
$397,687
2016
$4,510 (+2.2%)
$259,032 + $138,655
$397,687
2015
$4,413 (+1.7%)
$253,953 + $135,936
$389,889
2014
$4,339 (+0.6%)
$245,238 + $131,271
$376,509
2013
$4,311 (+2.3%)
$245,238 + $131,271
$376,509
2012
$4,216 (+2.2%)
$244,130 + $130,678
$374,808
2011
$4,124 (+1.6%)
$239,343 + $128,116
$367,459
2010
$4,057 (+0.6%)
$234,650 + $125,604
$360,254
2009
$4,034 (+2.5%)
$232,896 + $124,665
$357,561
2008
$3,938
$233,449 + $124,961
$358,410
Tax history for 237 Riverside Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,652 (+4.2%)
$647,880 + $239,627
$887,507
2024
$10,219
$635,177 + $234,928
$870,105
2023
$10,227 (+2.4%)
$635,177 + $234,928
$870,105
2022
$9,986 (+2.1%)
$622,722 + $230,322
$853,044
2021
$9,777 (+4.1%)
$610,512 + $225,806
$836,318
2020
$9,395 (+4.7%)
$598,542 + $221,378
$819,920
2019
$8,976 (+93.5%)
$592,404 + $219,108
$811,512
2018
$4,638 (+1.6%)
$580,788 + $214,812
$795,600
2017
$4,565 (+1.2%)
$259,032 + $138,655
$397,687
2016
$4,510 (+2.2%)
$259,032 + $138,655
$397,687
2015
$4,413 (+1.7%)
$253,953 + $135,936
$389,889
2014
$4,339 (+0.6%)
$245,238 + $131,271
$376,509
2013
$4,311 (+2.3%)
$245,238 + $131,271
$376,509
2012
$4,216 (+2.2%)
$244,130 + $130,678
$374,808
2011
$4,124 (+1.6%)
$239,343 + $128,116
$367,459
2010
$4,057 (+0.6%)
$234,650 + $125,604
$360,254
2009
$4,034 (+2.5%)
$232,896 + $124,665
$357,561
2008
$3,938
$233,449 + $124,961
$358,410
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,436
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
07717131
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street
Electric Vehicle Hookup Type: Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Insert
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan
Heating: Fireplace, Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter, Post & Pier
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,308
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 267173
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.275
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: Septic Standard
Utilities: Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
High School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,436
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 07717131
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
6/10
San Lorenzo Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
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
$1.04M – $1.25M
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