**Reduced & Priced to Sell** Don't miss out on this captivating custom home on the coveted Hihn Rd. This home has it all! It blends natural beauty with convenience and comfort. It adjoins undeveloped land which provides privacy and charm. The interior provides nature views throughout with a formal dining room, family room/potential bedroom, and a living room with vaulted beamed ceilings. An updated kitchen offers sleek finishes and a sunny breakfast nook. Enjoy mature fruit trees, skylights, owned solar panels, tankless water heater, and water softener and filtration system. Additional upgrades include plantation shutters, central AC and furnace, and engineered wood floors. The back deck is wired for a 220 volt hot tub, and the deck is supported to hold the weight of a hot tub. Walk-in basement has potential for a workshop or wine cellar. The expansive, gently sloping property has plenty of space for chickens, RV, etc. There is a 4-person sauna included! High-speed internet, public water, quick access to shopping, Highway 17, & scenic beaches.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$511Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Matthew Thomas•DRE #02221370• eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.
Bought with Sue Carlson•DRE #01467042• David Lyng Real Estate
This alluring retreat on sought-after Hihn Rd blends natural beauty with easy access in idyllic San Lorenzo Valley. This home was built by the Scarborough family and adjoins undeveloped land which abounds with privacy, custom charm, and modern conveniences. The interior displays nature views throughout with a formal dining room, family room/potential bedroom, and a living room with vaulted beamed ceilings. An updated kitchen offers sleek finishes and a sunny breakfast nook. Enjoy mature fruit trees, skylights, solar panels, tankless water heater, and water softener and filtration system. Additional upgrades include plantation shutters, central AC and furnace, and engineered wood floors. Walk-in basement has potential for a workshop or wine cellar. The expansive, gently sloping property has plenty of space for chickens, RV, etc. The garage doubles as a home gym and new 4-person sauna is included! High-speed internet, public water, quick access to shopping, Highway 17, & scenic beaches.
Greater Lansing AoR #ML81667718
Aug 30, 2017
Sold
$850,000
$319/sq ft
Aug 30, 2017
Sold
$850,000
$319/sq ft
Jul 20, 2017
Contingent
—
Jul 10, 2017
Price Changed
$850,000
$319/sq ft
Jun 27, 2017
Listed
$900,000
$338/sq ft
Jun 27, 2017
Listed
$850,000
$319/sq ft
Near the very end of Hihn Rd is this custom ranch home with charming brick facing on oak studded lot. This large house has a separate family room and office/dining room both of which work as additional bedrooms. U-shaped home perfectly showcases very special elongated living room with brick faced wall, fireplace, wet bar and bookcase. Very tasteful kitchen has several newer appliances and attractive eating area with large bay window looking out onto private sunny lot. All rooms are very good size including laundry, pantry and walk in closet. Outside enjoy the lovely patio setting under the shade of a mature oak. Green thumb homeowner has cultivated approximately twenty fruit trees of all varieties and many other ornamentals and perennials. There is ample parking for a boat or motor home and do check out very special $50,000 approx. three year old solar system with special battery back up for quiet power when the public utility is down.
Public Records
May 5, 1999
Sold
$410,000
$154/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 28, 1994
Sold
$312,000
$117/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 5, 1985
Sold
$108,000
$41/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 6, 1983
Sold
$163,000
$61/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,598 (−8.5%)
$720,000 + $480,000
$1,200,000
2024
$15,955 (+8.8%)
$728,280 + $520,200
$1,248,480
2023
$14,669 (+33.3%)
$728,280 + $520,200
$1,248,480
2022
$11,001 (+2.0%)
$714,000 + $510,000
$1,224,000
2021
$10,786 (+4.1%)
$483,027 + $428,345
$911,372
2020
$10,366 (+5.5%)
$473,556 + $419,946
$893,502
2019
$9,823 (+2.0%)
$468,700 + $415,640
$884,340
2018
$9,633 (+52.0%)
$459,510 + $407,490
$867,000
2017
$6,340 (+1.0%)
$148,591 + $405,244
$553,835
2016
$6,276 (+1.9%)
$148,591 + $405,244
$553,835
2015
$6,160 (+1.6%)
$145,677 + $397,298
$542,975
2014
$6,065 (+0.5%)
$140,678 + $383,664
$524,342
2013
$6,037 (+2.3%)
$140,678 + $383,664
$524,342
2012
$5,901 (+2.2%)
$140,042 + $381,930
$521,972
2011
$5,773 (+1.8%)
$137,296 + $374,441
$511,737
2010
$5,672 (+0.6%)
$134,604 + $367,099
$501,703
2009
$5,639 (+2.6%)
$133,598 + $364,355
$497,953
2008
$5,497
$133,915 + $365,221
$499,136
Tax history for 7358 Hihn Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,598 (−8.5%)
$720,000 + $480,000
$1,200,000
2024
$15,955 (+8.8%)
$728,280 + $520,200
$1,248,480
2023
$14,669 (+33.3%)
$728,280 + $520,200
$1,248,480
2022
$11,001 (+2.0%)
$714,000 + $510,000
$1,224,000
2021
$10,786 (+4.1%)
$483,027 + $428,345
$911,372
2020
$10,366 (+5.5%)
$473,556 + $419,946
$893,502
2019
$9,823 (+2.0%)
$468,700 + $415,640
$884,340
2018
$9,633 (+52.0%)
$459,510 + $407,490
$867,000
2017
$6,340 (+1.0%)
$148,591 + $405,244
$553,835
2016
$6,276 (+1.9%)
$148,591 + $405,244
$553,835
2015
$6,160 (+1.6%)
$145,677 + $397,298
$542,975
2014
$6,065 (+0.5%)
$140,678 + $383,664
$524,342
2013
$6,037 (+2.3%)
$140,678 + $383,664
$524,342
2012
$5,901 (+2.2%)
$140,042 + $381,930
$521,972
2011
$5,773 (+1.8%)
$137,296 + $374,441
$511,737
2010
$5,672 (+0.6%)
$134,604 + $367,099
$501,703
2009
$5,639 (+2.6%)
$133,598 + $364,355
$497,953
2008
$5,497
$133,915 + $365,221
$499,136
*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
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
3,262
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
07134101
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Partial Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
Allows Horses: No
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Subtype Description: Detached
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Year Built: 1,974
Land Information
Land Use: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler Front, Curb(s)/Gutter(s), Garden, Landscape Misc, Low Maintenance
Lot Size Square Feet: 13,504
Lot Size Acres: 0.31
Other Structures: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Solar, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
Electric: 220 Volts, Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Sewer: Septic Connected
Irrigation Source: Meter on Site
Water Source: Meter on Site
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School Information
School District County: Santa Cruz
Elementary School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
Middle Or Junior School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
High School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
Location Information
Postal Code Plus 4: 9639
Postal Code: 95005
County Or Parish: Santa Cruz
CrossStreet: Glen Arbor
Directions: From HWY 9 North, turn right on Glen Arbor. Follow the road until you come to a stop sign, turn right on Hihn Rd. Follow the road a couple miles the home is on the left.
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 7358
Unparsed Address: 7358 Hihn Rd, Ben Lomond, CA 95005-9639
Street Address Filtered: 7358 Hihn Rd
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,262
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 07134101
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Sue Carlson
Around this home
Schools
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
San Lorenzo Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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17 unhealthy days expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.29M – $1.57M
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