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137 John St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 137 John St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 3 ba · 2,851 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size0.123 acres (5,358 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on Record
Last Sale$1,705,000 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill$22,636 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2018 Sale
Nov 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN003-281-47

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN003-281-47
Alternative APN
  • 003-281-47-000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area2,851 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,730 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1963
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeSawtooth
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area5,358 sqft (0.123 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area399 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Deck Area342 sqft
Patio Area342 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address137 JOHN ST
CitySANTA CRUZ
StateCA
Zip95060-6328
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionCLIFF DRIVE ADD
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group1
Census Block1046
Census Tract101200

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Trust Names on Record
Mailing Address800 BLOSSOM HILL RD, LOS GATOS, CA 95032-3562
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 13, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Nov 22, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 13, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 13, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 22, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201811096
Prior Transfer DateJan 18, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc0000005845
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateApr 13, 2018
Property Address137 JOHN ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-6328
Document Number0000011096
Instrument DateApr 11, 2018
Instrument11096
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 23, 2018
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,875.50
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1731 MARSEILLES CT SAN JOSE CA 951382237, SAN JOSE, CA 95138-2237

November 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateNov 22, 2017
Property Address137 JOHN ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-6328
Document Number0000039427
Instrument DateNov 20, 2017
Instrument39427
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 11, 2017
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,875.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
MunicipalitySanta Cruz City
Elementary School DistrictSanta Cruz City Elementary School District (KG - 05)
Secondary School DistrictSanta Cruz City High School District (6-12) (06 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,978,799 (+2%) Land $1,398,506 Building $580,293
2025$22,636.00 (+8.48%)$1,940,000 (+4.04%) Land $1,371,085 Building $568,915
2023$20,866.00 (+1.16%)$1,864,667 Land $1,317,844 Building $546,823$1,917,270
2022$20,627.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies8 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 94,626 people · EPA ID CA4410010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 492 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Cruzio
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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