Santa Cruz County property record for 231 Sherman Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 3,544 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.295 acres (12,850 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $885,000 (Jun 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $14,692 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale Jul 2026 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 024-142-05 |
| Primary APN | 024-142-05 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,544 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,096 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,850 sqft (0.295 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 307 sqft |
| Patio Area | 307 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 231 SHERMAN DR |
|---|---|
| City | SCOTTS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95066-3627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 169 BLK 3 LOT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA HACIENDA WOODS TR #169 |
| Legal Tract | 169 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 121200 |
231 Sherman Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2003.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 SHERMAN DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-3627 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Affidavit, Transfer |
| Apr 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200355715 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 21, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000066286 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 231 SHERMAN DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-3627 |
| Document Number | 0000016458 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202616458 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 231 SHERMAN DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-3627 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 231 SHERMAN DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-3627 |
| Document Number | 0000016451 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202616451 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 231 SHERMAN DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-3627 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 231 SHERMAN DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-3627 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000014094 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0014094 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 15, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 231 Sherman Dr was $14,692.
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 | $1,312,903 (+2%) Land $653,710 Building $659,193 | ||
| 2025 | $14,692.00 | $1,287,160 Land $640,892 Building $646,268 | |
| 2023 | $13,654.00 (+1.54%) | $1,237,177 Land $616,005 Building $621,172 | $1,573,920 |
| 2022 | $13,447.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 231 Sherman Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 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 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1982–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, 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 231 Sherman Dr is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 300 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
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