Santa Cruz County property record for 170 Nelson Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4.5 ba · 3,913 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 4.91 acres (213,923 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $960,000 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $24,442 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Aug 2019 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070-212-11 |
| Primary APN | 070-212-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,913 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,888 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 213,923 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 975 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Patio Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 170 NELSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | SCOTTS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95066-3013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN AUGUSTINE RHO |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 120901 |
170 Nelson Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2020.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 170 NELSON RD, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-3013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Aug 13, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| May 21, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200649094 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017556 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 170 NELSON RD, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-3013 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL MCLPC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 170 NELSON RD, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-3013 |
| Document Number | 0000017770 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0017770 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 170 NELSON RD, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-3013 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000023275 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0023275 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 5, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 170 NELSON RD, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-3013 |
| Document Number | 0000017556 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 17556 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 170 NELSON RD SCOTTS VALLEY CA 950663013, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-3013 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 170 Nelson Rd was $24,442 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Unified School District | Scotts Valley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,166,678 (+2%) Land $1,093,268 Building $1,073,410 | ||
| 2025 | $24,442.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,124,195 Land $1,071,832 Building $1,052,363 | |
| 2023 | $22,691.00 (+1.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,041,709 Land $1,030,211 Building $1,011,498 | $2,114,280 |
| 2022 | $22,338.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 170 Nelson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2017.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2017–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 170 Nelson Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% 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 51% of the US · lower than 70% 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 115 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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