Santa Cruz County property record for 1017 Smith Grade, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 23.2 acres (1,014,164 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,908 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 062-201-12 |
| Primary APN | 062-201-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,014,164 sqft |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 1017 SMITH GRADE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA CRUZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95060-9703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3046 |
| Census Tract | 120200 |
1017 Smith Grade is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1017 SMITH GRADE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-9703 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1017 Smith Grade was $4,908 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Elementary School District | Bonny Doon Union Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Santa Cruz City High School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $355,342 (+2%) Land $277,610 Building $77,732 | ||
| 2025 | $4,908.00 Homeowner's exemption | $348,374 Land $272,166 Building $76,208 | |
| 2023 | $4,448.00 (+2.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $334,846 Land $261,598 Building $73,248 | $766,530 |
| 2022 | $4,360.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1017 Smith Grade in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1017 Smith Grade is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · lower than 65% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
No cell data coverage reported
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