---
listing_id: ML82017384
status: Active
price: 499000
beds: 0
baths_full: 0
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 
sqft_lot: 474368
lot_acres: 10.89
year_built: 
property_type: Land
property_subtype: 
address: "280 Sweetwater Ln"
city: Ben Lomond
state: CA
zip: 95005
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 37.103072
lng: -122.117492
days_on_market: 216
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "MaryBeth McLaughlin"
list_office: "Room Real Estate"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 252-4085"
list_agent_license: 01466579
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-04-01
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Ben Lomond | 95005 | 280 Sweetwater Ln

280 Sweetwater Ln, Ben Lomond, CA 95005

MLS: ML82017384 | Status: Active | Price: $499,000
Beds/Baths: – / –
Property Type: Land

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
10.89

Remarks

A truly rare find of 10.89 acres of sun-drenched, usable land in the heart of Ben Lomond, offering a blend of rural tranquility and modern readiness. With nearly every infrastructure box checked, this property is ready for your vision. Enjoy the benefits of an approved permit for a 1,200 sq ft, 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home, along with established electricity, running water, functioning septic system, and a prolific shared well that provides abundant water. Two access roads, 1 paved - make entry a breeze. Set up an RV and live onsite while you build. A large greenhouse, garden areas, and two new 10x12 barn sheds support your dream of sustainable living. There's also a small goat barn, hillside goat pen, and conduit installed for a future electric gate. Redwood trees frame the property beautifully & can be milled for future decking or fencing. Install a hot tub and unwind under the stars.This property is perfectly suited for peaceful evenings and mountain serenity. This versatile property spans 3 separate parcels, offering opportunities for a private estate, income-producing retreat, permaculture farm, or communal homestead. With all-day sun, plenty of flat space, fencing in place, and just minutes to the iconic Brookdale Lodge, 280 Sweetwater Lane is where your dream lifestyle begins.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82017384
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 216

Features

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Elementary District San Lorenzo Valley Unified
High School District San Lorenzo Valley Unified
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
Zoning RA

Lots & Land Information

Feature Details
Development Status Approved Building Plan, Other - Call Listing Agent
Existing Structures Greenhouse, Outbuilding, Sheds
Fencing MixedHeightType
Lot Description Grade - Level, Grade - Rolling, Grade - Sloped Down, Grade - Varies
Present Use Residential

Contact Information

MaryBeth McLaughlin
Room Real Estate
License #: 01466579
Phone: (831) 252-4085

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Boulder Creek Elementary School public K-5 1.44 mi 9
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School public 6-8 3.33 mi 6
Bonny Doon Elementary School public K-6 3.39 mi 6
Ludlow Preschool public UG 3.40 mi N/A
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School public K-5 3.42 mi 6
San Lorenzo Valley High School public 9-12 3.47 mi 8

Nearby Homes

Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Status
0 335 Braemoor Dr $489,000 Active
2472 Fanning Grade $495,000 Active
685 Robles Dr $419,000 Contingent
11035 Empire Grade $525,000 Active

Disclosures

©2026 MLSListings Inc. All rights reserved. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Information provided is for personal, non-commercial use by the viewer and may not be redistributed without explicit authorization from MLSListings Inc.

Presently MLSListings.com displays Active, Contingent, Pending, and Recently Sold listings. Recently Sold listings are properties which were sold within the last three years. After that period listings are no longer displayed in MLSListings.com. Pending listings are properties under contract and no longer available for sale. Contingent listings are properties where there is an accepted offer, and seller may be seeking back-up offers. Active listings are available for sale.

This listing information is up-to-date as of April 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact MaryBeth McLaughlin, (831) 252-4085.