Escape the hustle and bustle of the busy Bay Area in this country retreat. Located only minutes from Highway 9 and Ben Lomond shopping, this 1,458 square foot, three bedroom, one bathroom log home exudes charm. Built-in knotty pine bookshelves create a library-like setting in the family room. A fireplace in the living room as well as forced air will keep you cozy on winter nights. Multiple skylights throughout the home create an abundance of natural light, and there are views of greenery from every window. There is a huge pantry in the separate laundry room so that you can stock up. A wide front porch overlooks a fully fenced and sun-drenched expansive flatter lawn area, perfect for creating a vegetable garden. Several venerable apple trees provide both ambiance and edible fruit. Carport and several sheds for extra storage. Situated on 30+ private acres, with a spring for water and a passing septic system, this home would be a wonderful year-round dwelling and provide a private escape during the hot summer months. This retreat is the place to create wonderful memories!
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
30.48 acresLot Size
$627Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Anina Van Alstine•DRE #00585992• Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed by Julia Randall•DRE #02117818• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 831-818-0735
Bought with Joshua Forst•DRE #02237132• Room Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82023955
Oct 30, 2025
Sold
$810,000
$556/sq ft
Oct 30, 2025
Sold
$810,000
$556/sq ft
Oct 17, 2025
Pending
—
Oct 17, 2025
Pending
—
Oct 6, 2025
Listed
$792,500
$544/sq ft
Oct 6, 2025
Listed
$792,500
$544/sq ft
+40
Escape the hustle and bustle of the busy Bay Area in this country retreat. Located only minutes from Highway 9 and Ben Lomond shopping, this 1,458 square foot, three bedroom, one bathroom log home exudes charm. Built-in knotty pine bookshelves create a library-like setting in the family room. A fireplace in the living room as well as forced air will keep you cozy on winter nights. Multiple skylights throughout the home create an abundance of natural light, and there are views of greenery from every window. There is a huge pantry in the separate laundry room so that you can stock up. A wide front porch overlooks a fully fenced and sun-drenched expansive flatter lawn area, perfect for creating a vegetable garden. Several venerable apple trees provide both ambiance and edible fruit. Carport and several sheds for extra storage. Situated on 30+ private acres, with a spring for water and a passing septic system, this home would be a wonderful year-round dwelling and provide a private escape during the hot summer months. This retreat is the place to create wonderful memories!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80413608
Dec 30, 2004
Sold
$536,000
$368/sq ft
Dec 30, 2004
Listing Removed
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Nov 16, 2004
Sold
$536,000
$368/sq ft
Jul 26, 2004
Listed
$619,000
$425/sq ft
Jul 26, 2004
Listed
$619,000
$425/sq ft
+3
GREAT UPSIDE POTENTIAL. CHARMING LOG HOME ON SUNNY, USABLE 11ACRE PCL.REDWOODS,END OF ROAD PRIVACY. HOME FEATURES LARGE LIVING RM W/HIGH CEILING & WOODSTOVE, KIT W/ WALK-IN PANTRY, SEPARATE DINING RM. NEW CARPET, NEW VINYL,
Public Records
Feb 19, 1988
Sold
$165,000
$113/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 3, 1985
Sold
$128,000
$88/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1985
Sold
$128,000
$88/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 18, 1981
Sold
$176,000
$121/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 25, 1977
Sold
$68,000
$47/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,920 (+5.3%)
$193,813 + $193,813
$387,626
2024
$4,672 (+0.2%)
$190,013 + $190,013
$380,026
2023
$4,665 (+2.5%)
$190,013 + $190,013
$380,026
2022
$4,552 (+3.9%)
$186,287 + $186,287
$372,574
2021
$4,380 (+3.9%)
$182,635 + $182,635
$365,270
2020
$4,214 (+5.4%)
$179,054 + $179,054
$358,108
2019
$3,999 (+1.9%)
$177,218 + $177,218
$354,436
2018
$3,924 (+1.6%)
$173,743 + $173,743
$347,486
2017
$3,862 (+1.2%)
$166,996 + $166,996
$333,992
2016
$3,816 (+2.4%)
$166,996 + $166,996
$333,992
2015
$3,726 (+1.7%)
$163,722 + $163,722
$327,444
2014
$3,664 (+0.6%)
$158,104 + $158,104
$316,208
2013
$3,641 (+2.2%)
$158,104 + $158,104
$316,208
2012
$3,560 (+2.2%)
$157,389 + $157,389
$314,778
2011
$3,483 (+1.6%)
$154,303 + $154,303
$308,606
2010
$3,427 (+0.6%)
$151,277 + $151,277
$302,554
2009
$3,408 (+2.4%)
$150,146 + $150,146
$300,292
2008
$3,327
$150,503 + $150,503
$301,006
Tax history for 605 Waldeberg Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,920 (+5.3%)
$193,813 + $193,813
$387,626
2024
$4,672 (+0.2%)
$190,013 + $190,013
$380,026
2023
$4,665 (+2.5%)
$190,013 + $190,013
$380,026
2022
$4,552 (+3.9%)
$186,287 + $186,287
$372,574
2021
$4,380 (+3.9%)
$182,635 + $182,635
$365,270
2020
$4,214 (+5.4%)
$179,054 + $179,054
$358,108
2019
$3,999 (+1.9%)
$177,218 + $177,218
$354,436
2018
$3,924 (+1.6%)
$173,743 + $173,743
$347,486
2017
$3,862 (+1.2%)
$166,996 + $166,996
$333,992
2016
$3,816 (+2.4%)
$166,996 + $166,996
$333,992
2015
$3,726 (+1.7%)
$163,722 + $163,722
$327,444
2014
$3,664 (+0.6%)
$158,104 + $158,104
$316,208
2013
$3,641 (+2.2%)
$158,104 + $158,104
$316,208
2012
$3,560 (+2.2%)
$157,389 + $157,389
$314,778
2011
$3,483 (+1.6%)
$154,303 + $154,303
$308,606
2010
$3,427 (+0.6%)
$151,277 + $151,277
$302,554
2009
$3,408 (+2.4%)
$150,146 + $150,146
$300,292
2008
$3,327
$150,503 + $150,503
$301,006
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10.97 Acres
Year renovated
1971
Sq. Ft.
1,458
Year built
1971
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
07817133
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport (Minimum): 1
Parking Description: Carport, 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): 1
Bathroom Description: Full on Ground Floor, Shower Over Tub, Tile
Room Information
Storage
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room, Skylight(s)
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Tile), Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Oven Range (Gas), Pantry, Refrigerator(s), Skylight(s)
Interior Features
Laundry: Inside, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Family Room, Wood-Burning, Wood-Stove
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Forced Air, Stove (Wood)
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Forest/Woods
Fencing: Gate, Partial Fencing
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Deck, Storage Shed/Structure
Building Information
Style: Log
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Log
Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Property Features
Amenities: Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling
Communication: DSL
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,458
Special Features: Grab Bars
Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Horse Property Description: Unimproved
Property Faces: North
Property Primary ID: 237203
Land Information
Soil: Unknown
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 30.48
Lot Description: Grade (Level), Grade (Varies), Private/Secluded, Unknown
Elementary School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
Middle School: San Lorenzo Valley Middle
High School: San Lorenzo Valley High School
High School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
Location Information
Take Highway 9 North from Felton, go through the town of Ben Lomond approx 2 miles, just past bridge, Quaker Center and Hubbard Gulch are on your Left. Take Hubbard Gulch to wooden sign with arrow to Waldeberg Road. Continue up to Gate.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,458
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10.97 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: 1971
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 07817133
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 • 1.7mi
6/10
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
6/10
San Lorenzo Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° 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
Ben Lomond, CA • 95005
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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.
10.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$869,000 – $1.05M
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