Santa Cruz County property record for 2245 Sequoia Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,469 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,839 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $11,603 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 025-222-13 |
| Primary APN | 025-222-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,469 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,908 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,839 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 439 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2245 SEQUOIA DR |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA CRUZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95065-1613 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 288 LOT 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | TWIN HILLS |
| Legal Tract | 288 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 121300 |
2245 Sequoia Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2016.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2245 SEQUOIA DR, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065-1613 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 2, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200529009 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 16, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000027323 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2245 Sequoia Dr was $11,603 with a veteran's exemption.
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 | Soquel Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,066,351 (+2%) Land $746,446 Building $319,905 | ||
| 2025 | $11,603.00 Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $1,045,442 Land $731,809 Building $313,633 | |
| 2023 | $10,575.00 (-12.49%) Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $1,004,846 Land $703,392 Building $301,454 | $911,250 |
| 2022 | $12,084.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2245 Sequoia Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 in force |
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 2245 Sequoia Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 401 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: AT&T, Cruzio, GeoLinks, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
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