$860,000
SOLD JUN 16, 2026

9870 Brookside Ave Ben Lomond, CA 95005

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,371 Sq Ft
0.39 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 16, 2026

$627 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Skyline View
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Granite Countertops
  • Balcony
  • Double Pane Windows

About This Home

As of June 2026

Nestled in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains, 9870 Brookside Drive offers a perfect blend of serene privacy & modern convenience. This captivating property is just a short stroll from the charming town of Ben Lomond, allowing you to enjoy local favorites like the historic Highlands Park and cozy mountain eateries while maintaining a peaceful, woodland retreat. Spanning over 16,000 square feet, the expansive lot provides a rare sense of space & possibility. The home itself features 3 spacious bedrooms & 2 well-appointed bathrooms, designed with a functional flow that suits both daily living & effortless entertaining. A dedicated home office offers the ideal sanctuary for remote work, framed by views of the surrounding greenery. The heart of the home is the sunlit breakfast area, where natural light pours in through elegant French doors. These doors open directly onto a private patio, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor transition perfect for morning coffee or alfresco dining under the stars. For those with hobbies or storage needs, the detached 2 car garage provides ample space for vehicles & gear. Surrounded by redwoods and lush landscaping, this property is more than just a house; it is a lifestyle. Experience the best of Ben Lomond living in this sun-drenched mountain gem.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sean Pate

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01160202 Listed on: 05/04/2026

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Chisholm Gentry

Gentry Real Estate License #01363992

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1931

Lot Details

  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R-1-15

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Skyline
  • Forest
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,371 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Whole House Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry in Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 077-062-31-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1931

Lot Details

0.39 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1371
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Zoning Description: R-1-15
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite
  • Living Sq Ft: 1371
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: In Utility Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Skylight

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: Forest / Woods, Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Courtyard
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Whole House / Attic Fan
  • Heating System: Floor Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Standard

Schools

  • High School: 835

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Up
  • Parcel Number: 077-062-31-000
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 16858.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 16858.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Whole House Fan

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
  • Elementary School Text: San Lorenzo Valley Elementary
  • High School Text: San Lorenzo Valley High School
  • Middle School Text: San Lorenzo Valley Middle

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2026 06/16/26 Sold $860,000 -4.3% $627 / Sq Ft
05/17/2026 05/17/26 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2026 05/04/26 For Sale $899,000 -- $656 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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
2025 $2,715 $194,773 $105,668 $89,105
2023 $2,526 $187,210 $101,565 $85,645
2022 $2,461 $183,539 $99,574 $83,965
2021 $2,304 $179,940 $97,621 $82,319
2020 $2,222 $178,095 $96,620 $81,475
2019 $2,115 $174,603 $94,726 $79,877
2018 $2,077 $171,179 $92,868 $78,311
2017 $2,046 $167,824 $91,048 $76,776
2016 $2,022 $164,534 $89,263 $75,271
2015 $1,952 $162,062 $87,922 $74,140
2014 $1,921 $158,888 $86,200 $72,688
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82045787

MLSListings

APN: 077-062-31-000

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