Santa Cruz County property record for 217 Bethany Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,786 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,748 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $517,000 (Nov 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $9,565 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 023-102-08 |
| Primary APN | 023-102-08 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,786 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,246 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,748 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 312 sqft |
| Patio Area | 312 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 217 BETHANY DR |
|---|---|
| City | SCOTTS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95066-2804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 82 TR 77 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY PARK ASSEMBLIES 77 |
| Legal Tract | 77 |
| Legal Lot Number | 82 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 120902 |
217 Bethany Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2020.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 BETHANY DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-2804 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 8, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200288475 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021737 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 217 BETHANY DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-2804 |
| Document Number | 0000021737 |
| Map Reference | MB 28 PG 71 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0021737 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 217 BETHANY DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-2804 |
| Document Number | 0000021738 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0021738 |
| Name | BAY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Bethany Dr was $9,565 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Municipality | Scotts Valley City |
| Unified School District | Scotts Valley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $763,768 (+2%) Land $423,987 Building $339,781 | ||
| 2025 | $9,565.00 Homeowner's exemption | $748,792 Land $415,673 Building $333,119 | |
| 2023 | $8,729.00 (+2.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $719,716 Land $399,532 Building $320,184 | $1,187,640 |
| 2022 | $8,550.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Bethany Dr 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, 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 risk around 217 Bethany Dr is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 73% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SCOTTS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT serves 11,197 people · EPA ID CA4410013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 134 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 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Verizon.
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