234 Caledonium Avenue, Ben Lomond, California 95005, Ben Lomond, - bed, bath

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ACTIVE$559,000
234 Caledonium Avenue, Ben Lomond, California 95005
2Beds
1Bath
762Sqft
5,053Lot
Year Built
1950
Close
-
List price
$559K
Original List price
$559K
Price/Sqft
-
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
ML82024035
Home ConditionFair
Features
Good View: Neighborhood, River, Trees/Woods
ViewNeighborhood, River, Trees/Woods

About this home

Sunlit sanctuary meets mountain magic! This charming 1950's built cabin welcomes you with vaulted beam ceilings, genuine hardwood floors that glow in the natural light, and a park-like backyard framed by towering redwoods. Start your days on the covered front porch while the open living-dining flow invites cozy evenings and easy entertaining. Generous spaces invite you to move freely and soak in the peaceful mountain energy that surrounds you. A reverse floor plan offers convenient living with good sized bedrooms & an inside laundry room with extra storage! Watch the local wildlife make their daily stops in the flat rear yard- complete with fruit trees, mature gardens, and even hardscaping / drainage to take on those winter mountain storms. The frame of an old koi pond awaits for you to bring it back to its former glory (or can be turned into a shed, or maybe even a wine cellar?) This is a rare chance to own in Santa Cruz County without the usual sticker shock. Minutes to hiking trails, a quick shot to the beach, and nestled on a wide, easy to navigate dead end street. No crazy windy roads here! Easy commute to both Santa Cruz and the Bay Area. This home is truly ready for you to make it yours.

Price History

Date
Event
Price
10/29/25
Listing
$559,000
Neighborhood Comparison

 SubjectAverage HomeNeighbourhood Ranking (12 Listings)
Beds23
38%
Baths12
38%
Square foot7621,458
8%
Lot Size5,05312,066
8%
Price$559K$818K
15%
Price per square foot$734$570
92%
Built year19501950
50%
HOA
Days on market6141
8%
Condition Rating
Fair

Built in 1950, this charming cabin features well-maintained hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings. However, the kitchen and bathroom, while functional and clean, are significantly outdated in style and features, suggesting renovations that occurred 15-30 years ago rather than recently. Appliances are basic white, and fixtures are not modern. The property is livable and appears well-maintained but requires minor updates to meet current aesthetic standards.
Pros & Cons

Pros

Charming Character & Aesthetics: The 1950s cabin boasts vaulted beam ceilings and genuine hardwood floors, creating a sunlit, charming, and unique living atmosphere.
Exceptional Outdoor Space: Features a park-like backyard framed by towering redwoods, complete with fruit trees, mature gardens, and hardscaping, offering a serene natural retreat.
Prime Location & Accessibility: Located on a wide, easy-to-navigate dead-end street, minutes from hiking trails and the beach, with an easy commute to Santa Cruz and the Bay Area, avoiding winding roads.
Strong Value Proposition: Presented as a 'rare chance to own in Santa Cruz County without the usual sticker shock,' indicating a potentially attractive price point relative to the market.
Functional Layout & Potential: Offers a convenient reverse floor plan, good-sized bedrooms, an inside laundry room with extra storage, and the unique potential to restore an old koi pond or convert it.

Cons

Age of Property: Built in 1950, the home may require updates to its systems (e.g., electrical, plumbing, insulation) or ongoing maintenance typical of older structures.
Limited Square Footage & Bathrooms: At 762 sqft with 2 beds and 1 bath, the property offers compact living space, which may be a constraint for buyers seeking more room or additional facilities.
Unfinished Project: The mention of an 'old koi pond' frame suggests an unfinished project that will require the new owner's investment of time, effort, and resources to complete or repurpose.

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