An absolutely charming cottage home, with mature redwoods and designer landscaping, located in one of the most coveted mountain neighborhoods in the San Lorenzo River Valley. With a large gently sloping park-like yard, hot tub, climbing wall, play house and an excellent back deck, this home is perfect for entertaining or enjoying a quiet weekend in a hammock. There is plenty of space with two large and one standard bedroom all with abundant closet areas and good sun light . The upstairs has vaulted ceilings, a lovely large window seat, and skylights that look out upon trees and provide incredible light. Kitchen has a vented gas range oven, open floor plan, and a long prep counter space. Redwood shelves create an excellent plant wall area. Guest bath is fully renovated with nature mural and detailed tile work. Attic, garage, and basement storage areas total around 560sqft. Large, deep parking area for longer vehicles is available and raised garden beds in the back for the green thumb. No car is needed to quickly get to the local coffee shop, diner, dentist, post office, grocery, hardware, garden store, two restaurants, bakery, bar, and performing arts theater.
For sale
Price cut: $46K (6/27)
$1,049,000
280 Main St, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
3beds
1,725sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1946
9,932 Square Feet Lot
$1,028,500 Zestimate®
$608/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming cottage homeMature redwoodsPlay houseClimbing wallDesigner landscapingOpen floor planExcellent back deck
- 50 days |
- 1,540 |
- 88 |
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Listed by:
Scott Joly 01962614 831-854-7509,
Anderson Christie, Inc. 831-515-8421
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82044726
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Laundry
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, Granite, ShowerandTub, Tile, TubinPrimaryBedroom, FullonGroundFloor, OversizedTub
Dining room
- Features: NoFormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Formica, ExhaustFan, Hookups_Gas, Hookups_IceMaker
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Range Hood, Gas Oven, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,725
- Total interior livable area: 1,725 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street, On Street, Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
- Spa features: Other, Spa/HotTub
- Fencing: Perimeter,Back Yard,Front Yard,Mixed Height Type,Wood
Lot
- Size: 9,932 Square Feet
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 07709219000
- Zoning: R-1-10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Combination, Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier, Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Ben Lomond
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $608/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $955,087
- Annual tax amount: $11,427
- Date on market: 5/10/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Estimated market value
$1,028,500
$977,000 - $1.08M
$4,371/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2026 | Price change | $1,049,000-4.2%$608/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Price change | $1,095,000-4.8%$635/sqft |
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| 5/23/2026 | Price change | $1,150,000-3.8%$667/sqft |
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| 5/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000+32.8%$693/sqft |
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| 8/18/2021 | Sold | $900,000+0.2%$522/sqft |
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| 7/19/2021 | Contingent | $898,000$521/sqft |
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| 7/13/2021 | Listed for sale | $898,000$521/sqft |
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| 7/9/2021 | Contingent | $898,000$521/sqft |
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| 6/18/2021 | Listed for sale | $898,000+75.4%$521/sqft |
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| 9/12/2002 | Sold | $512,000+83.2%$297/sqft |
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| 5/8/1998 | Sold | $279,500$162/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,427 +4.2% | $955,087 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,968 -0.1% | $936,360 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,978 +2.4% | $918,000 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,720 +29.4% | $900,000 +31.4% |
| 2021 | $8,284 +4% | $685,080 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,963 +5.5% | $678,055 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,547 +1.9% | $664,760 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,403 +1.6% | $651,725 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,286 +1.2% | $638,945 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,199 +3.1% | $626,417 +2.9% |
| 2015 | $6,983 +21.8% | $608,801 +23% |
| 2014 | $5,734 | $494,960 +27.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $389,120 -10.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $435,200 -14.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $506,880 -10% |
| 2009 | -- | $563,200 -0.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $564,552 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $553,482 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $542,630 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $531,990 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $521,559 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $512,000 +69.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $302,102 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $296,179 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $290,372 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95005
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10San Lorenzo Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2 mi
- 6/10San Lorenzo Valley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 8/10San Lorenzo Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: SanLorenzoValleyUnified
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