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.
MLS #
ML82017133
MLS Source
MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site
12
Development Status
None
Existing Structures
Sheds
Fencing
Other
Lot Description
Grade - Level, Grade - Varies
Present Use
Recreational
Utilities
None
Elementary District
San Lorenzo Valley Unified
High School District
San Lorenzo Valley Unified
Sewer
Other
Water
Spring
Zoning
SU
2472 Fanning Grade is in Ben Lomond, CA 95005. This Land is currently priced at $495,000.
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This listing information is up-to-date as of August 16, 2025. For the most current information, please contact MaryBeth McLaughlin, (831) 252-4085