252 3rd Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 252 3rd Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3.5 ba · 3,466 sqft · built 2018
Lot Size0.128 acres (5,576 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Tax Bill$9,168 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Mortgage
Oct 2019 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN010-254-28

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN010-254-28
Alternative APN
  • 010-254-28-000

Interior

Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area3,466 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2018
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2018
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area5,576 sqft (0.128 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area267 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area267 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address252 3RD AVE
CitySANTA CRUZ
StateCA
Zip95062-3812
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionSEABRIGHT PARK
Legal Lot Number9,11
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group3
Census Block3024
Census Tract100900

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 010-254-28

Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address252 3RD AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-3812
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 01, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Oct 01, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MUFG UNION BANK NA
Sep 09, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE/CA
Sep 08, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last Transfer DateSep 02, 2020
Transfer Doc0000035092
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address252 3RD AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-3812
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 18, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address252 3RD AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-3812

Mortgage

Document Number0000054341
DateNov 01, 2021
Instrument2021-0054341
Lender
NameNATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOPPELL, TX 75019
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueNov 01, 2031

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address252 3RD AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-3812
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000029839
DateOct 01, 2019
Instrument2019-0029839
Lender
NameMUFG UNION BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSAN DIEGO, CA 92121
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueOct 01, 2034

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateSep 09, 2020
Property Address252 3RD AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-3812
Document Number0000035092
Instrument DateSep 02, 2020
Instrument35092
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 24, 2020
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE/CA

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address252 3RD AVE SANTA CRUZ CA 950623812, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-3812

September 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateSep 08, 2020
Property Address252 3RD AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-3812
Document Number0000034941
Map ReferenceMB 1 PG 79
Instrument DateSep 02, 2020
Instrument2020-0034941
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE OF CA INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address252 3RD AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-3812

Mortgage

Document Number0000034942
DateSep 08, 2020
Instrument2020-0034942
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueOct 01, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
MunicipalitySanta Cruz City
Elementary School DistrictSanta Cruz City Elementary School District (KG - 05)
Secondary School DistrictSanta Cruz City High School District (6-12) (06 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$780,664 (+2%) Land $58,076 Building $722,588
2025$9,168.00 (+8.88%) Homeowner's exemption$765,357 (+4.04%) Land $56,937 Building $708,420
2023$8,420.00 (+1.15%) Homeowner's exemption$735,637 Land $54,726 Building $680,911$3,363,030
2022$8,324.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 10, 2019 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJan 2021 · rainfall accumulation

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Cruzio Internet
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 1,000
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

May also be available: California Internet, T-Mobile USA, Verizon.

Based on FCC filings for 635 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemSANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 94,626 people
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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