Santa Cruz County property record for 166 Western Ave, Brookdale, CA 95007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.512 acres (22,303 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $540,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,825 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 079-251-01 |
| Primary APN | 079-251-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,303 sqft (0.512 acres) |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 166 WESTERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BROOKDALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-15 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKDALE |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN LORENZO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 120400 |
166 Western Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 166 WESTERN AVE, BROOKDALE, CA 95007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SAGE HOME LOANS CORP |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MEGA CAPITAL FUNDING INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202316317 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 18, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000029453 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 166 WESTERN AVE, BROOKDALE, CA 95007 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN, DOMA ESCROW SERVICES INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 155 WESTERN AVE, BROOKDALE, CA 95007-3010 |
| Document Number | 0000028630 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0028630 |
| Name | SAGE HOME LOANS CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 70015 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 166 WESTERN AVE, BROOKDALE, CA 95007 |
| Document Number | 0000016317 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0016317 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $594.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 166 WESTERN AVE, BROOKDALE, CA 95007 |
| Document Number | 0000016318 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0016318 |
| Name | MEGA CAPITAL FUNDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 362 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 166 Western Ave was $6,825 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.7% from the year before.
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Unified School District | San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $561,816 (+2%) Land $393,271 Building $168,545 | ||
| 2025 | $6,825.00 (+4.73%) | $550,800 Land $385,560 Building $165,240 | |
| 2024 | $6,517.00 (+32.78%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,908.00 (+2.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $390,591 Land $236,722 Building $153,869 | $472,230 |
| 2022 | $4,789.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 166 Western Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 18 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 23 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 166 Western Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SAN LORENZO VALLEY WATER DIST serves 21,513 people · EPA ID CA4410014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 120 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures