FEEL LIKE FALLING IN LOVE. This charming home speaks to your heart strings. This is a beautiful home is just a block from downtown in one of Ben Lomond's exclusive estately neighborhoods. Enjoy siting on the timeless front porch as you sip tea & watch the birds and squirrels in the yard. Awesome floor plan, and the home has a larger farm style kitchen area with plenty of space for a large dining table. There is an expansive ground floor master bedroom, and a large loft bedroom upstairs & a downstairs bonus room (3rd bedroom/ home office). Enjoy the back-deck area just off the kitchen for BBQ. House is situated in the middle of the lot & features a natural easy maintenance yard surrounding the house. Also has a basement space. Everything you are looking for in a vintage home. Garage also has a small workshop space for the household projects. Plenty of parking. Home has the privacy you are looking for. Need I say more. This property is truly a Ben Lomond Beauty!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
9,932 sq ftLot Size
$601Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Pam Spehar•DRE #01394567• California Dreaming
Contact: 831-246-1206
Bought with Scott Joly•DRE #01962614• Thunderbird Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82044726
Jul 6, 2026
Listing Removed
—
MLSListings #ML81849006
Aug 19, 2021
Sold
$900,000
$522/sq ft
Jul 30, 2021
Pending
—
Jul 19, 2021
Contingent
—
Jul 13, 2021
Relisted
—
Jul 9, 2021
Contingent
—
Jun 18, 2021
Listed
$898,000
$521/sq ft
+25
FEEL LIKE FALLING IN LOVE. This charming home speaks to your heart strings. This is a beautiful home is just a block from downtown in one of Ben Lomond's exclusive estately neighborhoods. Enjoy siting on the timeless front porch as you sip tea & watch the birds and squirrels in the yard. Awesome floor plan, and the home has a larger farm style kitchen area with plenty of space for a large dining table. There is an expansive ground floor master bedroom, and a large loft bedroom upstairs & a downstairs bonus room (3rd bedroom/ home office). Enjoy the back-deck area just off the kitchen for BBQ. House is situated in the middle of the lot & features a natural easy maintenance yard surrounding the house. Also has a basement space. Everything you are looking for in a vintage home. Garage also has a small workshop space for the household projects. Plenty of parking. Home has the privacy you are looking for. Need I say more. This property is truly a Ben Lomond Beauty!!!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80235726
Sep 12, 2002
Sold
$512,000
$297/sq ft
Sep 12, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Aug 1, 2002
Sold
$512,000
$297/sq ft
Jul 11, 2002
Listed
$497,500
$288/sq ft
Public Records
May 8, 1998
Sold
$279,500
$162/sq ft
MLSListings #ML89815186
May 12, 1998
Listing Removed
—
May 12, 1998
Sold
$279,000
$162/sq ft
Apr 24, 1998
Sold
$279,000
$162/sq ft
Apr 21, 1998
Listed
$279,000
$162/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 16, 1974
Sold
$36,500
$21/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 7, 1970
Sold
$19,500
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,427 (+4.2%)
$668,561 + $286,526
$955,087
2024
$10,968
$655,452 + $280,908
$936,360
2023
$10,978 (+2.4%)
$655,452 + $280,908
$936,360
2022
$10,720 (+29.4%)
$642,600 + $275,400
$918,000
2021
$8,284 (+4.0%)
$630,000 + $270,000
$900,000
2020
$7,963 (+5.5%)
$450,921 + $234,159
$685,080
2019
$7,547 (+1.9%)
$446,297 + $231,758
$678,055
2018
$7,403 (+1.6%)
$437,546 + $227,214
$664,760
2017
$7,286 (+1.2%)
$420,555 + $218,390
$638,945
2016
$7,199 (+3.1%)
$420,555 + $218,390
$638,945
2015
$6,982 (+21.8%)
$412,309 + $214,108
$626,417
2014
$5,733 (+19.3%)
$325,784 + $169,176
$494,960
2013
$4,807 (+6.0%)
$325,784 + $169,176
$494,960
2012
$4,533 (−9.8%)
$271,487 + $140,980
$412,467
2011
$5,027 (−12.8%)
$256,120 + $133,000
$389,120
2010
$5,764 (−8.9%)
$286,450 + $148,750
$435,200
2009
$6,328 (+0.3%)
$333,630 + $173,250
$506,880
2008
$6,308
$370,700 + $192,500
$563,200
Tax history for 280 Main St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,427 (+4.2%)
$668,561 + $286,526
$955,087
2024
$10,968
$655,452 + $280,908
$936,360
2023
$10,978 (+2.4%)
$655,452 + $280,908
$936,360
2022
$10,720 (+29.4%)
$642,600 + $275,400
$918,000
2021
$8,284 (+4.0%)
$630,000 + $270,000
$900,000
2020
$7,963 (+5.5%)
$450,921 + $234,159
$685,080
2019
$7,547 (+1.9%)
$446,297 + $231,758
$678,055
2018
$7,403 (+1.6%)
$437,546 + $227,214
$664,760
2017
$7,286 (+1.2%)
$420,555 + $218,390
$638,945
2016
$7,199 (+3.1%)
$420,555 + $218,390
$638,945
2015
$6,982 (+21.8%)
$412,309 + $214,108
$626,417
2014
$5,733 (+19.3%)
$325,784 + $169,176
$494,960
2013
$4,807 (+6.0%)
$325,784 + $169,176
$494,960
2012
$4,533 (−9.8%)
$271,487 + $140,980
$412,467
2011
$5,027 (−12.8%)
$256,120 + $133,000
$389,120
2010
$5,764 (−8.9%)
$286,450 + $148,750
$435,200
2009
$6,328 (+0.3%)
$333,630 + $173,250
$506,880
2008
$6,308
$370,700 + $192,500
$563,200
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,932 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,979
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
07709219
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
R-1-10
Single-Family Residential District 10,000 net developable square feet per dwelling unit
To provide for areas of predominantly single-family residential development in areas which are currently developed to an urban density or which are inside the urban services line or rural services line and have a full range of urban services, or are planned for a full range of urban services.
Elementary School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
High School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
Location Information
Corner of Main Street and Sunnyside in downtown Ben Lomond
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,979
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,932 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 07709219
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
6/10
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
6/10
San Lorenzo Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
3/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 94° expected this year, 18 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
Ben Lomond, CA • 95005
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 5% for direct sun exposure in Ben Lomond. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.4 hrs
4.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$985,000 – $1.19M
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