$890,000
SOLD AUG 19, 2024

8055 Fernwood Ave Ben Lomond, CA 95005

2 Beds
1 Bath
920 Sq Ft
0.95 Acres

Recently Sold

$967 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.95 Acre Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Granite Countertops
  • San Lorenzo Valley High School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Open to Family Room

About This Home

As of June 2025

Seeking a sunny personal oasis with a river front setting? Look no further! Located in the Glen Arbor neighborhood of Ben Lomond, this property boasts features of nature, serenity, quaintness, and proximity. Slowly sip on your favorite warm beverage in the crisp mornings, and a cold glass of crisp lemonade during the evening. This home has been lovingly updated over the last two decades. Brand new roof. Mature landscaping. New kitchen cabinets and appliances and granite countertops. Mini-splits that offer heating and cooling. Seriously folks, this home has been thoughtfully maintained over the years. Enjoy the natural light throughout the home. Did someone say selfie? Set against a background of the San Lorenzo River, you can enjoy a sense of peace away from the hustle of the city. Need a trip to the beach? This home is approximately 20 minutes from Santa Cruz and conveniently located just 5 minutes to either downtown Ben Lomond or Felton. The bonus detached storage on the property is a canvas for your imagination, use it to store seasonal decor, transform it into an art studio, workshop, office, or whatever you desire. Take in nature with the mature and lush landscape and add your favorite touches to the property to make it your own. Top notch highly ranked schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jayson Madani

Room Real Estate License #70010074 Listed on: 07/15/2024

Room Real Estate

Co-Listed By

MaryBeth McLaughlin

Room Real Estate License #01466579

Last Buyer's Agent

Shannon McCourt

eXp Realty of California Inc License #02137693

eXp Realty of California Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,445

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 0.95 Acre Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Mostly Level

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 920 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Stream

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 072-141-28-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,445

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Age: 78
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 920
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 920
  • Stories: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tile

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 6
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan, Multi-Zone
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Standard

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Gently Sloped, Grade - Mostly Level, Stream - Year Round, Views
  • Parcel Number: 072-141-28-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.9485
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 41317.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 41317.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Lorenzo Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2025
Closed on
Jun 2, 2025
Sold by
Lynch Eilene M and Schmidt Savannah T
Bought by
Vargas Jeffrey Charles
Seller's Agent
Jayson Madani
Room Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jane He
Compass
List Price
$926,800
Sold Price
$938,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,200
1.21%
Views
52

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-41.56%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2024
Closed on
Aug 6, 2024
Sold by
Deforge Family Trust and Deforge Robert Edward
Bought by
Lynch Eilene M and Schmidt Savannah T
Seller's Agent
Jayson Madani
Room Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Shannon McCourt
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$890,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1%
Views
53

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.79%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $938,000 Stewart Title
Grant Deed $890,000 Stewart Title Of California
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $432,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Sold $938,000 +1.2% $1,020 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2025 05/06/25 For Sale $926,800 +4.1% $1,007 / Sq Ft
08/19/2024 08/19/24 Sold $890,000 -1.0% $967 / Sq Ft
07/26/2024 07/26/24 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2024 07/15/24 For Sale $899,000 -- $977 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $6,445 $519,059 $378,379 $140,680
2022 $6,292 $508,882 $370,960 $137,922
2021 $6,110 $498,904 $363,686 $135,218
2020 $5,876 $493,788 $359,957 $133,831
2019 $5,573 $484,106 $352,899 $131,207
2018 $4,956 $427,717 $315,417 $112,300
2017 $4,706 $403,506 $297,563 $105,943
2016 $4,296 $363,519 $268,075 $95,444
2015 $3,402 $285,800 $199,814 $85,986
2014 $4,674 $399,653 $280,256 $119,397
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81969976

MLSListings

APN: 072-141-28-000