Nestled in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains, 9870 Brookside Drive offers a perfect blend of serene privacy & modern convenience. This captivating property is just a short stroll from the charming town of Ben Lomond, allowing you to enjoy local favorites like the historic Highlands Park and cozy mountain eateries while maintaining a peaceful, woodland retreat. Spanning over 16,000 square feet, the expansive lot provides a rare sense of space & possibility. The home itself features 3 spacious bedrooms & 2 well-appointed bathrooms, designed with a functional flow that suits both daily living & effortless entertaining. A dedicated home office offers the ideal sanctuary for remote work, framed by views of the surrounding greenery. The heart of the home is the sunlit breakfast area, where natural light pours in through elegant French doors. These doors open directly onto a private patio, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor transition perfect for morning coffee or alfresco dining under the stars. For those with hobbies or storage needs, the detached 2 car garage provides ample space for vehicles & gear. Surrounded by redwoods and lush landscaping, this property is more than just a house; it is a lifestyle. Experience the best of Ben Lomond living in this sun-drenched mountain gem.
Sold for $860,000
Zestimate®
$860,000
9870 Brookside Ave, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
3beds
1,371sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1931
0.39 Acres Lot
$860,000 Zestimate®
$627/sqft
$3,907 Estimated rent
Home value
$860,000
$783,000 - $937,000
$3,907/mo
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Private patioDedicated home officeSunlit breakfast areaSeamless indoor-outdoor transition
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sean Pate 01160202 831-234-1416,
Coldwell Banker Realty 831-688-6461
Bought with:
Chisholm Gentry, 01363992
Gentry Real Estate
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82045787
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, Skylight, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom, EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite
Heating
- Floor Furnace
Cooling
- Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Laundry: In Utility Room
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl Linoleum
- Doors: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,371
- Total interior livable area: 1,371 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Courtyard
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
- Features: Sloped Up
Details
- Parcel number: 07706231000
- Zoning: R-1-15
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1931
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ben Lomond
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Sold | $860,000-4.3%$627/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82045787 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2026 | Contingent | $899,000$656/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82045787 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000$656/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82045787 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,715 +6.9% | $194,773 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,539 +0.5% | $190,954 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,526 +2.6% | $187,210 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,461 +6.8% | $183,539 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,304 +3.7% | $179,940 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,222 +5% | $178,095 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,115 +1.8% | $174,603 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,077 +1.5% | $171,179 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,046 +1.2% | $167,824 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,022 +3.6% | $164,534 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,952 +1.6% | $162,062 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,921 | $158,888 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $155,067 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $152,026 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $150,890 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $151,248 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $148,282 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $145,375 +8.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $134,094 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $131,465 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $128,888 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $126,526 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $124,045 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $121,612 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $119,227 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 95005
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10San Lorenzo Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 6/10San Lorenzo Valley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 8/10San Lorenzo Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: SanLorenzoValleyElementary
- Middle: SanLorenzoMiddle
- High: SanLorenzoValleyHighSchool
- 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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- California
- Santa Cruz County
- Ben Lomond
- 95005
- 9870 Brookside Ave
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