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135 Rancho Rio Ave
Ben Lomond, CA, 95005 • 95005 • Santa Cruz County
$1,150,000
$584/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
3Baths
1,968Sqft
0.44 acLot
1961Built
Property DNA
2-Car Garage
Attached
Just Listed
Listed Apr 14, 2026
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1961
Sought after sunny location in Ben Lomond, this single story, 3-bed, 3-bath home offers a thoughtful, spacious floorplan, on a .44 acre lot, nestled safely above Newell Creek. Excellent indoor/outdoor flow for entertaining. An abundance of natural light, beautiful greenery, fenced yard, and bocce ball court. Spacious side yard for RV parking. Enjoy privacy, versatility, and the charm of San Lorenzo Valley living, all just minutes to downtown Ben Lomond, hiking trails, and an easy commute to Santa Cruz or Silicon Valley. Best of both worlds - great weather, nearby beaches and Redwood forests. A rare opportunity to own a serene retreat with space, natural beauty, and classic mountain character.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights fenced yard, bocce ball court, and single story as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$7,132/month
Principal & Interest$5,599
Property Tax$1,150
Insurance$383
Down payment20% ($230,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.14% rate · 30yr fixed · $920,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year Built1961
HeatingCentral Forced Air Gas
CoolingNone
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot0.44 Acres
Days on Zillow0
Price/sqft$584
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year built1961
Stories1
Systems
HeatingCentral Forced Air Gas
CoolingNone
RoofShingle
Water / SewerPublic / Septic Tank
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached
Garage2 spaces
Lot0.44 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood95005
ZoningR-1-15
Annual tax$11,430
Parcel07732104
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning Stove
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached
Utilities
Public Utilities
Water Public
Gas
PublicUtilities
Room details
2 rooms detailed
Dining Room
DiningFamilyCombo
Family Room
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Est. value$1,132,200
Est. rent$4,752/mo
Tax rate1.10%
Price/sqft$584
On marketApr 14, 2026
PostedApr 15, 2026
Last sold$840,000
MLS updatedApr 14, 2026
Tour days9
Views54
Favorites5
How are the schools in Ben Lomond?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Ben Lomond, CA, 95005
Price history
8 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 15, 2026Listed For Sale$1,150,000$584MLSListings Inc
Jan 11, 2018Sold$840,000$427MLSListings Inc
Nov 27, 2017Pending Sale$879,000$447Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Aptos
Oct 30, 2017Price Change$879,000$447Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Aptos
Aug 31, 2017Listed For Sale$880,000$447Owner
Jul 19, 2006Sold$775,000$394Public Record
Jul 8, 2005Sold$822,500$418Public Record
Oct 17, 2001Sold$565,000$287Public Record
Listed For Sale$1,150,000
Apr 15, 2026•$584/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Sold$840,000
Jan 11, 2018•$427/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Pending Sale$879,000
Nov 27, 2017•$447/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Aptos
Price Change$879,000
Oct 30, 2017•$447/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Aptos
Listed For Sale$880,000
Aug 31, 2017•$447/sqft•Owner
Sold$775,000
Jul 19, 2006•$394/sqft•Public Record
Sold$822,500
Jul 8, 2005•$418/sqft•Public Record
Sold$565,000
Oct 17, 2001•$287/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 15, 2025$11,430$955,777
Apr 15, 2024$10,971$937,036
Apr 15, 2023$10,981$918,663
Apr 15, 2022$10,723$900,650
Apr 15, 2021$10,509$882,990
Apr 15, 2020$10,097$873,936
Apr 15, 2019$9,564$856,800
Apr 15, 2018$9,378$840,000
Apr 15, 2017$9,535$851,559
Apr 15, 2016$8,671$767,171
Apr 15, 2015$7,814$691,145
Apr 15, 2014$6,395$561,906
Apr 15, 2012—$441,750
Apr 15, 2011—$449,500
Apr 15, 2010—$519,250
Apr 15, 2009—$581,250
Apr 15, 2008—$705,250
Apr 15, 2007—$775,000
Apr 15, 2006—$822,500
Apr 15, 2005—$599,861
Apr 15, 2004—$588,099
Apr 15, 2003—$577,320
Apr 15, 2002—$566,000
Apr 15, 2001—$163,915
Apr 15, 2000—$160,701
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Local context around this listing
Ben Lomond, CA • Santa Cruz County
Nearby cities
AptosBen LomondBoulder CreekCapitolaFeltonLos GatosSanta CruzScotts Valley
Nearby zip codes
9500595018
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