Santa Cruz County property record for 216 16th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,982 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,102 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,373 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 028-211-10 |
| Primary APN | 028-211-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,982 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,626 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,102 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 644 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 331 sqft |
| Patio Area | 331 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 216 16TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA CRUZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95062-4929 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Description | TR 57 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA MARIA CLIFFS 57 |
| Legal Tract | 57 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 121501 |
216 16th Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2025.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 655 CAPITOLA RD, 201, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-2769 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 2, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004183 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 216 16th Ave was $7,373.
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Secondary School District | Santa Cruz City High School District (9-12) (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Live Oak Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $504,626 (+2%) Land $258,895 Building $245,731 | ||
| 2025 | $7,373.00 | $494,732 Land $253,819 Building $240,913 | |
| 2023 | $6,689.00 (+2.69%) | $475,521 Land $243,963 Building $231,558 | $1,757,790 |
| 2022 | $6,514.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 216 16th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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.
The area around 216 16th Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 | SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT serves 94,626 people · EPA ID CA4410010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 523 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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