Santa Cruz County property record for 252 12th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,088 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.074 acres (3,223 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,650,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $25,041 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 028-121-14 |
| Primary APN | 028-121-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,088 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,475 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,223 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 387 sqft |
| Deck Area | 44 sqft |
| Patio Area | 44 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 250 12TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA CRUZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95062-4804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-3.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | TWIN LAKE PARK DARLING |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 121501 |
252 12th Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1210 SHADY DALE AVE, CAMPBELL, CA 95008-3332 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Dec 13, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer OPES ADVISORS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201742332 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 11, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000055323 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 250 12TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-4804 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1210 SHADY DALE AVE, CAMPBELL, CA 95008-3332 |
| Document Number | 0000044009 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0044009 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TROY, MI 48098 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 250 12TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-4804 |
| Document Number | 0000042332 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 42332 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,815.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 1210 SHADY DALE AVE CAMPBELL CA 950083332, CAMPBELL, CA 95008-3332 |
| Document Number | 42333 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 42333 |
| Name | OPES ADVISORS |
|---|---|
| Address | 5151 CORPORATE DR, TROY, MI 48098-2639 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 12, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 252 12th Ave was $25,041.
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 | $2,137,181 (+13.84%) Land $1,512,824 Building $624,357 | ||
| 2025 | $25,041.00 | $1,877,419 Land $1,483,161 Building $394,258 | |
| 2023 | $22,927.00 (+2.53%) | $1,804,516 Land $1,425,568 Building $378,948 | $1,742,580 |
| 2022 | $22,361.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 252 12th 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 AE, 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.
Wildfire risk around 252 12th Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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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