Escape to Your Own Park Like Setting. Discover 13 acres of mountain seclusion atop a private ridgetop with sweeping views of the San Lorenzo Valley. This rare parcel invites you to create your own sanctuary in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The land offers expansive flat, usable areas ideal for gardens, recreation, or future projects. Tall see-through fencing protects your gardens while preserving the vistas. A fresh spring supplies water to a storage tank, perfect for off-grid living, permaculture, or a sustainable retreat. Propane service is avail for conveniences like an outdoor shower, hot tub, or heated seating area. Once home to a 1930s cabin, the property was touched by the CZU Fire, but nature has rebounded beautifully. A few newer storage sheds remain, and the property retains its gated privacy. The property shares a boundary with Fall Creek State Park offering miles of hiking trails and natural beauty. Whether you envision weekend escapes or a private haven among towering redwoods and oaks, this unique property delivers history, beauty, and endless potential all within 15 minutes of downtown Ben Lomond, 30 minutes to Santa Cruz beaches, and 45 minutes to Silicon Valley. Experience the spirit of the mountains on land with history and heart. Owner financing avail.
Lot/land
$399,000
2472 Fanning Grade, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
--beds
--baths
13.3Acres
Residential Lot, Unimproved Land
Built in ----
13.3 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private ridgetopExpansive flat usable areasFresh spring supplies waterTall see-through fencing
- 384 days |
- 461 |
- 43 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
MaryBeth McLaughlin 01466579 831-252-4085,
Room Real Estate 831-234-6683
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82017133
Facts & features
Interior
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Fencing: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 13.3 Acres
- Features: Level, Grade Varies
Details
- Additional structures: Sheds
- Parcel number: 07817125000
- Zoning: SU
- Special conditions: Standard
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Other
- Water: Spring
- Utilities for property: None
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Ben Lomond
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $348,663
- Date on market: 8/6/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: Other
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
$3,668/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Price change | $399,000-19.4% |
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| 8/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $495,000+22.1% |
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| 4/24/2018 | Sold | $405,500-11.8% |
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| 3/20/2018 | Pending sale | $460,000 |
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| 2/16/2018 | Price change | $460,000-2.1% |
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| 12/18/2017 | Price change | $470,000-4.1% |
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| 11/8/2017 | Price change | $490,000-7.4% |
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| 10/20/2017 | Pending sale | $529,000 |
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| 10/4/2017 | Price change | $529,000-1.9% |
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| 8/29/2017 | Price change | $539,000-1.8% |
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| 7/8/2017 | Price change | $549,000-4.4% |
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| 6/1/2017 | Price change | $574,000-4.2% |
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| 5/17/2017 | Listed for sale | $599,000+102% |
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| 5/15/2009 | Sold | $296,500-34% |
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| 10/10/2008 | Listing removed | $449,000+63% |
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| 5/16/2008 | Sold | $275,500-38.6% |
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| 2/15/2008 | Listed for sale | $449,000+99.6% |
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| 4/12/2005 | Sold | $225,000-8.2% |
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| 11/22/2002 | Sold | $245,000+96% |
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| 11/23/1999 | Sold | $125,000 |
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| 7/6/1998 | Sold | $125,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $348,663 +2% |
| 2025 | $4,055 +5.6% | $341,827 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,841 -0.3% | $335,124 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,851 +13.5% | $328,553 +13.3% |
| 2022 | $3,392 +79.6% | $289,900 +83.6% |
| 2021 | $1,889 -63% | $157,898 -59.9% |
| 2020 | $5,100 +1.7% | $393,396 -4.9% |
| 2019 | $5,015 +20.6% | $413,528 +23.4% |
| 2018 | $4,157 +1.5% | $335,118 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,097 -55% | $328,549 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,102 +129.6% | $322,107 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,963 +1.6% | $317,268 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,903 | $311,053 +23.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $251,685 -5.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $266,490 -5.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $281,295 -16.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $336,600 -10% |
| 2008 | -- | $374,000 -14.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $436,968 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $428,400 +68.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $254,566 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $249,574 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $245,000 +88.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $130,050 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $127,500 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $125,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95005
Getting around
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10San Lorenzo Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.2 mi
- 6/10San Lorenzo Valley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 8/10San Lorenzo Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: SanLorenzoValleyUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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