1,725 Sq. Ft.
$635 / Sq. Ft.
1,725
Sq. Ft.
$635
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Scott Joly • DRE #01962614 • Brokerage DRE #01894395 • Anderson Christie, Inc. • 831-854-7509

Property Details for 280 Main Street

MLS City Name
Ben Lomond
Building Type
Detached
Style
Cottage
Garage Spaces
1
Cross Street
Sunnyside Avenue
LISTING UPDATED: 06/08/2026 03:20 AM

Property Details for 280 Main Street

StatusActive
MLS #ML82044726
Days on Compass31
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1946
Lot Size0.23 AC / 9,932 SF
CountySanta Cruz County

Location

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Building Information for 280 Main Street

Stories-Year Built1946Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 9,932 SF

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Property Information for 280 Main Street

Features
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Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished, Laundry Room
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Granite, Oversized Tub, Shower and Tub, Tile, Tub in Primary Bedroom
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Formica, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Hood Over Range, Hookups - Gas, Hookups - Ice Maker, Oven - Gas, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Amenities: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Free Standing, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Laundry: Dryer, Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside, Washer, Washer / Dryer
  • Living SqFt: 1725
  • Pool: No
  • Pool Type: Spa - Electric, Spa - Jetted, Spa / Hot Tub
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Standard
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street, Room for Oversized Vehicle
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Ben Lomond
  • Roof: Composition
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 280
  • Street Name: Main
  • Street Suffix: Street
  • Area ID: 36
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Structure SqFt: 1725
  • Structure SqFt Source: Other
  • Age: 80
Development Information
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame
  • Zoning Detail: R-1-10
Location Information
  • City Limits: No
  • Directions: Corner of Sunnyside and Main
  • Incorporated: No
  • Parcel Number: 077-092-19-000
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: Ben Lomond
  • City Postal ID: 347
  • Postal Code: 95005
  • Elementary School District: 830
  • High School District Text: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
Lot Information
  • Fencing: Complete Perimeter, Fenced, Fenced Back, Fenced Front, Mixed Height / Type, Wood
  • Foundation: Combination, Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space, Pillars / Posts / Piers
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .23
  • Lot Description: Grade - Gently Sloped
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Sprinklers - Lawn

Property History for 280 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 2, 2026

Price Change

EBRD #ML82044726

$1,095,000
Jun 2, 2026

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82044726

$1,095,000
May 23, 2026

Price Change

EBRD #ML82044726

$1,150,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/02/2026

Price Change

EBRD #ML82044726

$1,095,000
06/02/2026

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82044726

$1,095,000
05/23/2026

Price Change

EBRD #ML82044726

$1,150,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 280 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$668,561Additions$286,526Total$955,087
Tax Record2025$11,427 ($952 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,979 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,979 SqFtLot Size9,932 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946Year Renovated2000ZoningR-1-10CountySANTA CRUZAPN077-092-19Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 280 Main Street

This home is within San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School
PublicK to 5

San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
Public6 to 8

San Lorenzo Valley High School
Public9 to 12

SLUSD Charter School
CharterK to 12

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280 Main Street is a single family home for sale in Ben Lomond, CA 95005. This property was listed for sale on May 10, 2026 by Anderson Christie, Inc., it's currently listed at $1,095,000. It has been on the market for a total of 31 days and was last sold on August 19, 2021. This listing's school district is San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District. Nearby schools include San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School, San Lorenzo Valley Middle School and San Lorenzo Valley High School. 280 Main Street is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 1,725 sqft single family home built in 1946.

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