159 3rd St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 159 3rd St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Details7 bd · 7 ba · 2,882 sqft · built 1917
Lot Size0.084 acres (3,659 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$1,439 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone A99 (high risk)
APN007-292-04

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN007-292-04
Alternative APNs
  • 007-292-04-000
  • 00523504000

Interior

Bedrooms7 Beds
Full Baths7 Baths
Total Rooms14 Rooms
Building Area2,882 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1917
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1917
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area3,659 sqft (0.084 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address159 3RD ST
CitySANTA CRUZ
StateCA
Zip95060-5528
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract101002

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address400 BEACH ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-5416
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

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$90,609 (+2%) Land $90,609
2025$1,439.00 (+12.95%)$88,832 (+4.04%) Land $88,832
2023$1,274.00 (+0.87%)$85,383 Land $85,383$861,210
2022$1,263.00

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 A99
high risk · federal flood protection under construction
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 57 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies57 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2023)
Most Recent ClaimJan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 638 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Cruzio
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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