Home | Santa Cruz County | Ben Lomond | 95005 | 2472 Fanning Grade
MLS: ML82017133 | Status: Active | Price: $495,000
Beds/Baths: – / –
Property Type: Land
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | – | 13.3 | – |
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.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML82017133 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Days on Site | 240 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Elementary District | San Lorenzo Valley Unified |
| High School District | San Lorenzo Valley Unified |
| Sewer | Other |
| Water | Spring |
| Zoning | SU |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Development Status | None |
| Existing Structures | Sheds |
| Fencing | Other |
| Lot Description | Grade - Level, Grade - Varies |
| Present Use | Recreational |
| Utilities | None |
MaryBeth McLaughlin
Room Real Estate
License #: 01466579
Phone: (831) 252-4085
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Lorenzo Valley Middle School | public | 6-8 | 2.32 mi | 6 |
| Ludlow Preschool | public | UG | 2.36 mi | N/A |
| San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.42 mi | 6 |
| San Lorenzo Valley High School | public | 9-12 | 2.45 mi | 8 |
| Bonny Doon Elementary School | public | K-6 | 2.59 mi | 6 |
| Boulder Creek Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.62 mi | 9 |
| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 Sweetwater Ln | $499,000 | – | – | – | Active |
| 685 Robles Dr | $419,000 | – | – | – | Contingent |
| 11035 Empire Grade | $525,000 | – | – | – | Active |
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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 15, 2026. For the most current information, please contact MaryBeth McLaughlin, (831) 252-4085.